Patient safety depends on flawless electrical systems. Dr Electric specializes in designing, installing and maintaining essential power and lighting for hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centers and laboratories throughout the DMV. Our team understands the stakes—we deliver reliable power, meticulous workmanship and strict code compliance so your facility can focus on care.
Hospitals must divide their essential electrical systems into three branches: life safety, critical and equipment. We design and install branch panels, feeders and transfer switches to keep life‑safety loads (egress lighting, alarms) separate from critical care loads (ventilators, monitors) and equipment loads (HVAC, pumps). Automatic transfer switches restore power within 10 seconds of an outage.
Operating rooms and other wet procedure locations require special protection against electric shock. NFPA 99 defines these spaces and mandates either isolated power systems or ground‑fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Our team installs isolation transformers, line isolation monitors and ungrounded circuits to reduce leakage current and maintain continuity of power. We test and document systems monthly to meet NFPA 99 record‑keeping requirements.
Hospitals must have two independent power sources—a normal utility feed and an alternate source such as a generator or battery system. We size and install diesel or natural‑gas generators, fuel storage, battery systems and uninterruptible power supplies. NFPA 110 requires hospital systems to be Class 96 (96‑hour runtime), Type 10 (power restoration within 10 seconds) and Level 1 (failure could result in loss of life). Our designs meet these standards and provide automatic transfer, load shedding and selective coordination.
Healthcare lighting must balance visibility, comfort, hygiene and efficiency. Manufacturers now offer sealed, cleanable fixtures and continuous disinfection technologies. IoT‑enabled controls allow staff to adjust light levels from mobile devices. Occupancy sensors, scheduling and automated shading save energy while supporting circadian rhythms. We retrofit existing spaces with LED luminaires, luminaire‑level controls and tunable white technology to create healing environments.
Beyond mains power, hospitals rely on low‑voltage systems—nurse call, patient monitoring, telemetry, security and building automation. We run shielded cable, power supplies and grounding to ensure clean signals. We coordinate with IT and clinical engineering to integrate devices and maintain compliance with NFPA 99 and FGI guidelines.
Healthcare facilities fall under NEC Article 517, which applies emergency system requirements from Article 700 to hospitals. NFPA 70 mandates two independent power sources. NFPA 99 requires facilities to separate essential loads into life safety, critical and equipment branches, with life safety and critical branches independent and transferring within 10 seconds. NFPA 110 sets generator classifications, requiring Class 96, Type 10, Level 1 for hospitals. In wet procedure locations, NFPA 99 defines these areas and demands special protection; operating rooms are considered wet procedure locations unless a risk assessment determines otherwise. They must be protected by isolated power or GFCIs. Isolation power panels are permitted in critical care areas and must be tested regularly. Dr Electric designs to these codes and provides testing records for Joint Commission surveys.
Hospitals operate around the clock, so energy savings matter. LED luminaires with cleanable housings are the new norm. Lighting controls—scheduling, occupancy sensors and automated shading—maximize efficiency. IoT connectivity allows remote monitoring and maintenance. We install power quality solutions (surge protection, harmonic filters), perform thermal imaging and coordinate preventive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
Protect your patients and staff with code‑compliant, reliable power. Request a compliant healthcare power review from Dr Electric and keep your facility running safely around the clock.
