At Precision Electrical Services, we regularly carry out commercial office electrical installations in Walton Upon Thames and surrounding areas. If you are not sure of your requirements then we may be able to help you with the design as well as the installation of your electrical system.
Planning and Designing Office Electrical Installations
When planning an electrical installation in an office environment there are many things to consider such as:
Lighting Solutions
Offices require perfectly planned lighting systems to ensure productivity is maximised and employee comfort is considered. Poor lighting in office spaces can lead to headaches, fatigue, stress, and sickness. Where lighting is inadequate, employees can strain their eyes looking at documents, computer screens and carrying out office-based tasks.
Consider any outdoor security lighting that may be needed now or in the future. Its best to install cables during the electrical installation ‘just in case’ as installation afterwards may prove difficult and costly.
Power Points
Careful consideration needs to be given to the number of power points that are installed in the office environment. It is far easier to install additional points at the time of the system installation rather than once the office is finished.
Think about how many computers, printers, kitchens, rest areas, meeting rooms and TV screens you will need and their locations.
The electrical panel / distribution board will need to be designed and balanced so that there is always power available in the office even in the unlikely event that one circuit fails. Careful planning at this stage will ensure that in the event of any electrical problems, your business is still able to function until we can arrive to investigate any issues.
Data Points
Data points are required everywhere and despite the advances in WI-FI there is no better connection than a hard-wired data connection and that will not change anytime soon. To ensure that all computer and communications equipment can communicate rapidly and reliably, data points should be installed everywhere that they are needed.
Data storage systems should be placed in a room and may require cooling to prevent overheating of servers and hard drives.
Whilst data installation is being carried out, it may be a good time to consider the CCTV and security needs of your office environment. Security cameras also require data cabling to communicate and record reliably and installing the equipment upfront is far easier and more cost effective than retrofitting cables afterwards.
Energy Saving
Careful thought should be given to the type of electrical accessories that are installed when an installation is carried out. For example, LED lighting is known to be the most efficient form of lighting in modern buildings and its installation will help to reduce your energy bills.
Lighting can also be installed such that it switches off when no-one is present, this is ideal for low traffic areas of office spaces that are seldom used and prevents lighting from being accidentally left on.
Compliance and Safety Standards
We ensure that all electrical installations meet BS7671 wiring standards and carry out electrical testing throughout the installation and on completion. You will be issued with the necessary electrical certificate for any works carried out and a recommended date of next electrical inspection
Office Electrical Installations in Walton-on-Thames
If you are planning on upgrading the electrics at your Walton-on-Thames office, get in touch with our experienced team today.
