Your warehouse is the nerve center of your supply chain. From towering racks and conveyors to charging stations and shipping docks, every component depends on safe, reliable power. Dr Electric specializes in designing, installing and maintaining electrical systems for warehouses and distribution centers in the DMV. Our team delivers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and uptime.
Lighting consumes a significant portion of warehouse energy. High‑bay LEDs reduce energy consumption by up to 75 percent compared with traditional HID fixtures, while delivering superior brightness and lasting more than 50,000 hours. We install high‑bay fixtures with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting to dim or switch off lights when aisles are unoccupied, lowering utility bills and maintenance costs.
Conveyor systems are vital but pose electrical hazards. Motors can overheat and control panels must be properly installed and protected. OSHA requires readily accessible emergency stop devices along conveyors so they can’t restart until the stop switch is reset. Dr Electric designs dedicated circuits, overload protection and emergency stops that comply with OSHA 1917.48.
Loading docks and forklift chargers demand robust power. Battery charging stations produce hydrogen gas; OSHA 1926.441 requires adequate ventilation to prevent explosive gas accumulation. Charging apparatus must be located in designated areas and protected from damage. We install dedicated circuits, explosion‑proof ventilation and GFCI protection for dock levelers, lifts and EV chargers.
Workers must be able to evacuate quickly during an outage. NFPA 101 requires emergency lighting to deliver at least one foot‑candle along exit paths for 90 minutes. We provide battery packs, central inverters and generator‑backed lighting that meet life‑safety requirements and test them regularly to ensure compliance.
Warehouses evolve. We assess your existing service capacity and plan panel upgrades to support new racking layouts, automation and future expansion. Our engineers design three‑phase distribution, subpanels and surge protection to handle heavy loads and harmonics, ensuring reliable power for conveyors, refrigeration units and IT equipment.
Warehouse electrical systems must meet multiple standards. OSHA 1917.48 requires readily accessible emergency stop controls on conveyors and states that conveyors or controls must not be left unattended when personnel work nearby. OSHA 1926.441 mandates that battery charging stations be ventilated to prevent hydrogen buildup and that charging installations be in designated areas and protected from damage. NFPA 101 requires emergency lighting to maintain at least one foot‑candle of illumination along exit routes for 90 minutes. We design to these codes and stay current with local amendments and fire marshal requirements.
Switching to LED lighting can reduce warehouse energy use by up to 75 percent, while LEDs last over 50,000 hours and withstand harsh industrial conditions. Proper illumination also improves safety by reducing accidents in aisles, loading docks and storage areas. Our systems integrate occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting to cut wasted power and support sustainability. We add surge protection, harmonic filters and preventive maintenance programs to keep operations running smoothly.
Warehouses thrive on safety and efficiency. Request a warehouse lighting audit from Dr Electric today and discover how our expert electrical solutions can improve safety, cut costs and power your operations without interruption.
