Equipment & dedicated circuits
Wiring for the equipment your business runs on.
Wyatt Electric runs dedicated circuits and wiring for special equipment in businesses across Harford County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. New machines, kitchen equipment, compressors and other big loads get their own properly sized circuit, permitted and inspected. 4 Master Electricians on staff since 1986.
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The short answer
Does new equipment need its own circuit?
Most large equipment does. The maker's installation sheet lists the voltage, amperage and whether it needs a dedicated circuit. We match the circuit to that sheet, check that your panel and service can carry the new load, and pull the permit so the hookup passes inspection.
- Dedicated circuits sized to the equipment's nameplate
- Panel capacity checked before the new load goes on
- Disconnects and receptacles where the equipment needs them
- Moving circuits when equipment moves
- Troubleshooting breakers that trip under load
- Permit and inspection handled by us
How an equipment hookup runs
Spec sheet to power-on.
- 1
Send us the equipment specs.
The installation sheet or nameplate tells us the voltage, amperage and connection the equipment needs.
- 2
We check the panel and the route.
We confirm the panel and service can carry the load and plan how the circuit gets to the equipment.
- 3
You get a price, we pull the permit.
We explain the work and the price before anything starts, then file with your county or the city.
- 4
We wire it and it gets inspected.
The circuit goes in to code, we test it under power, and we stay with it through inspection.
Permits and code
Three jurisdictions, three rulebooks.
Who can pull the electrical permit for new equipment circuits, and which National Electrical Code (NEC) edition applies, depends on where your business is.
Harford County
- Who can pull the permit
- A Harford-licensed master electrician applies at the Permit Center, 220 S. Main St, Bel Air. A permit is valid for 12 months.
- Electrical code in force
- 2023 NEC, adopted in Bill 24-06. County criteria apply to applications on or after May 20, 2024.
Baltimore County
- Who can pull the permit
- Only a county-registered, licensed electrical contractor. Unpermitted work carries a $1,000 civil penalty.
- Electrical code in force
- 2023 NEC, for permits issued after August 31, 2023.
Baltimore City
- Who can pull the permit
- A contractor registered in the city's ePermits system, applying online.
- Electrical code in force
- 2020 NEC, with the city's amendments (Building Code Part III).
| Jurisdiction | Who can pull the permit | Electrical code in force |
|---|---|---|
| Harford County | A Harford-licensed master electrician applies at the Permit Center, 220 S. Main St, Bel Air. A permit is valid for 12 months. | 2023 NEC, adopted in Bill 24-06. County criteria apply to applications on or after May 20, 2024. |
| Baltimore County | Only a county-registered, licensed electrical contractor. Unpermitted work carries a $1,000 civil penalty. | 2023 NEC, for permits issued after August 31, 2023. |
| Baltimore City | A contractor registered in the city's ePermits system, applying online. | 2020 NEC, with the city's amendments (Building Code Part III). |
Harford County's own pages aren't consistent about when the 2023 NEC took effect, so confirm the edition when the permit is filed. Sources are listed at the bottom of this page.
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What our customers say.
“They show up early and they work. They are professional, clean, and friendly. All my questions and concerns were addressed while they were on the worksite.”
“They show up on time, explain everything clearly, and do top-quality work every single time. It’s such a relief to have electricians we fully trust and we won’t use anyone else.”
“We have called Wyatt Electric twice, once in 2020 and again just recently. They fixed all of our problems and left our home clean, even after installing a ceiling fan in my daughter's bedroom.”
Equipment wiring questions
Before you book.
What should I have ready before you come out?
The equipment's installation sheet or a photo of its nameplate, and where you want it to go. That's usually enough to plan the circuit.
Can my panel handle another big load?
We check before anything is added. If the panel or service is short, we'll explain the options and the price before any work starts.
Do you hook up the equipment itself?
We provide the circuit, disconnect and electrical connection. Plumbing, gas or refrigeration hookups belong to those trades.
Do I need a permit for a new equipment circuit?
New circuits need an electrical permit in Harford County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We pull it and handle the inspection.
How do I get a price?
Book a visit online or call 410-557-8557. Send the spec sheet if you have it.
Where we work · Equipment & dedicated circuits
Three jurisdictions, one crew.
Each one has its own permit office and code edition. We work in all three and pull the permits ourselves.
- Harford CountyJarrettsville, Bel Air, Fallston, Forest Hill and the rest of the county.Electrician in Harford County
- Baltimore CountyTowson, Hunt Valley, Phoenix, Monkton, Sparks and the rest of the county.Electrician in Baltimore County
- Baltimore CityRowhomes and older houses across Baltimore City.Electrician in Baltimore City
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Book a visit
Tell us about the space.
We'll take it from there.
Book a visit online, or call or text 410-557-8557, Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm. Tell us the address, what the space is used for and what needs doing. Plans or photos help.
Burning smell, sparking or no power? Don't book online. Call now: 410-557-8557