The generator provides power to the commercial buildings during a power outage. It helps to avoid financial loss, and data loss and offers seamless business operations. Generator installation in commercial buildings involves the following steps:

  • Choose the appropriate size generator according to the available space
  • Select the right location in your building to place the generator 
  • Have a concrete base to securely place the generator
  • Connect the generator to the electrical system 
  • Make sure there is enough ventilation for the generator according to the safety rules and local building regulations.  

The above steps can be effectively handled by the licensed professional for building safety and to meet safety compliance. In this blog, let’s discuss the important steps involved in commercial generator installation and the safety aspects to be followed in the installation. 

Table of contents 

  • Important steps involved in commercial generator installation
  • Safety aspects followed in commercial  generator installation 

Important steps involved in commercial generator installation

Size of the generator:

Calculate the required power output for the commercial building; this can be performed by evaluating the factors like actual square foot of the building and the number of equipment that has to be powered during an outage. 

Select the right location.

Select the site in your building that provides sufficient space for placing the generator with required ventilation, space, and access for performing maintenance, and it should also follow the safety compliance, building codes based on the property lines and openings in the building. 

Have a concrete pad

Have a concrete base that adapts the generator’s weight and also offers a proper foundation for the generator. 

Provisioning for fuel supply 

The generator works on diesel or natural gas and in order to provide the fuel, you need better piping connections to fill the fuel in the generator.

Electricity connection 

The generator has to be connected to the building’s electrical system with proper wiring. The transfer switches should be used for the automatic transition of utility power to the generator power. 

Ventilation

The generator should have proper ventilation for consistent airflow to cool the generator. A proper exhaust system along with louvers or ducts is required for maintaining the right temperature in and around the generator. 

Minimizing generator noise

The generator commonly produces more noise when it is generating power, in order to minimize noise, we can use some sound-proof features like enclosures and materials to minimize noise when the generator is working. 

Safety compliance 

Before installing the generator in the commercial building, make sure you get permission from local authorities and adhere to the safety measures and standards based on the building codes.  

Safety aspects followed in commercial generator installation. 

Place of installation 

Decide the place where to install the generator, it can be either indoors or outdoors. In indoor, 

You should have a dedicated room with the right ventilation and adequate space whereas outdoors, you should have a concrete pad and also consider the factors like maintenance access, noise level, and varied weather conditions. 

Commercial generator Maintenance 

Make sure you provide routine services and maintenance required for the commercial generator to keep the generator stable for the long run. 

Importance of transfer switch 

The transfer switch is very important to automatically transfer the load to the generator when there is a power outage; it is ideal for all emergency backup generators. 

Hire a licensed and professional expert. 

Always hire a dedicated and licensed electrician to perform the commercial generator installation as they perform with excellent care and there will not be any after-installation problems like short circuits. They will ensure safety compliance based on local electrical codes and provide proper installation, make sure the generator is performing well, and also protect your generator warranty. 

To hire a dedicated electrician for commercial generator installation, talk to our expert today!

CS Diesel Generators provides a wide range of new and used commercial generators for business buildings, shopping malls, etc. We audit your commercial space and equipment that require power during outages and provide excellent commercial generators at affordable cost. Our electricians will install the generators in your commercial space by adhering to all safety measures and building codes. 

To install the commercial generator, contact our expert today!