Commercial Electrical
Warehouse Electrician
in Vancouver, WA
Warehouses run on big power and lots of light. You need high bay fixtures 30 feet up, 480V feeds for conveyors and compressors, loading dock outlets that can take a beating, and enough amperage to run it all without the main breaker tripping during peak operations. Newman Electric handles warehouse electrical for distribution centers, storage facilities, and light industrial buildings across Vancouver, WA. Ryan and the crew size the service, install the gear, and keep your operation running.
What We Handle
Warehouse Electrical from Floor to Ceiling
Warehouses have electrical needs that are different from offices or retail. Big open spaces, high ceilings, heavy equipment, and loading docks that are exposed to weather. Newman Electric understands what warehouse buildings need and wires them accordingly.
High Bay Lighting
LED high bays at 20-40 foot mounting heights need to put enough light on the floor for safe forklift operations and inventory picking. Newman Electric installs LED high bay fixtures, runs the circuits, and sets up the switching so you can zone your lighting by area. LED high bays cut your lighting energy cost by 50-70% compared to old metal halide fixtures.
Loading Dock Power
Dock levelers, dock lights, heaters, and GFCI outlets for equipment charging. Loading docks are wet locations per the NEC, which means specific wiring methods and GFCI protection on all outlets. Newman Electric wires docks to code and makes sure everything is rated for the environment.
Equipment Circuits
Conveyors, air compressors, shrink wrap machines, and battery chargers for forklifts. Most of this equipment needs dedicated circuits, and the bigger stuff runs on three-phase power. Newman Electric sizes the circuits, pulls the wire, and terminates the connections so your equipment runs at full capacity without voltage drop.
Distribution & Service Upgrades
If your warehouse has grown beyond what the original electrical service was designed for, you need a distribution upgrade. Newman Electric handles service upgrades from 200A all the way up to 4000A switchgear installations. We calculate the load, coordinate with the utility, and get your building the power it needs.
Emergency & Exit Lighting
Warehouses need emergency lighting per fire code, especially in buildings with limited windows. Newman Electric installs battery-backed emergency fixtures and illuminated exit signs at all required egress points. We test them during installation and make sure they meet the 90-minute battery backup requirement.
Office & Break Room Areas
Most warehouses have an office area, a break room, and restrooms that need standard commercial wiring. Newman Electric handles both the warehouse floor and the finished spaces in the same project. One crew, one permit, one point of contact.
Our Process
How Newman Electric Handles
Warehouse Projects
Site Assessment
Ryan walks your warehouse floor, reviews the existing panel and service, and takes stock of what equipment you have and what you want to add. We look at ceiling heights, dock locations, and the electrical room layout.
Load Calc & Bid
We calculate your total connected load, apply NEC demand factors, and size the service and distribution accordingly. You get a written bid with the scope, timeline, and cost. No guessing.
Installation
Newman Electric installs the service, panels, conduit, and circuits. For occupied warehouses, we coordinate around your shipping schedule. We can work nights and weekends if your operation runs during the day.
Inspection & Handoff
We test every circuit, verify all connections are torqued, and confirm your lighting levels meet OSHA requirements. Then we close out the permit and hand you a fully labeled, fully documented electrical system.
Codes & Safety
Warehouse Electrical Codes
Warehouse electrical work has to meet the NEC and OSHA lighting requirements. Newman Electric builds to code on every warehouse project in Vancouver, WA.
NEC 240: Overcurrent Protection
Every feeder and branch circuit in your warehouse needs properly sized overcurrent protection. Newman Electric coordinates breaker sizes with conductor ampacity and equipment ratings so your circuits are protected without nuisance tripping.
NEC 210.8(B): GFCI in Wet Locations
Loading docks, wash-down areas, and outdoor outlets all require GFCI protection. Newman Electric installs GFCI breakers and outlets in all required locations per NEC 210.8(B).
OSHA 1926.56: Warehouse Lighting Levels
OSHA requires minimum foot-candle levels in work areas. General warehouse storage areas need at least 5 foot-candles, while active picking and packing areas need 10-30 foot-candles. Newman Electric designs lighting layouts that meet OSHA requirements and keep your workers safe.
WAC 296-46B: Washington Permits
All warehouse electrical work in Washington requires a permit. City of Vancouver handles permits within city limits (360-487-7890). Unincorporated Clark County goes through L&I (360-896-2300). Newman Electric pulls every permit and meets the inspector on site.
Customer Reviews
What Our Commercial
Clients Say
"Garrett worked on our building recently and did an outstanding job. He was very professional and friendly. Thanks for all the fabulous work, Garrett! I will definitely recommend you to others for electrical work."
Matt C.
Commercial Building
"Newman Electric is top notch. We use them for our personal projects and have used them for 10+ remodeling projects for our business and they have always showed up on time and been honest with pricing. Ryan and his crew are professional and friendly!"
Arne K.
Commercial Projects
"Very professional, responsive and right on schedule. Very clean job and quite reasonably priced, especially considering this was not a very big job. Ran 50 amp service from house panel to sub panel in shop."
Maritsa B.
Subpanel Installation
Common Questions
Warehouse Electrical FAQ
It depends on the square footage, the equipment load, and the current state of the existing electrical. A small warehouse lighting upgrade might run a few thousand dollars. A full service upgrade with new switchgear, panels, and high bay lighting for a 20,000+ square foot building is a bigger project. Ryan gives free estimates and will tell you exactly what your building needs during the site visit.
Yes. Newman Electric works around shipping schedules, forklift traffic, and production runs. For occupied warehouses, we phase the work so you don't have to shut down the whole building at once. If a power shutdown is needed, we schedule it for a time that works for your operations and keep it as short as possible.
Yes. Adding circuits, upgrading panels, installing new lighting, or modifying the service all require a permit. City of Vancouver handles permits within city limits. Unincorporated Clark County goes through L&I. Newman Electric handles the entire permit and inspection process for you.
If you're running metal halide or fluorescent high bays, yes. LED high bays use 50-70% less energy, turn on instantly (no warm-up time), and last 50,000+ hours. For a warehouse running lights 12-16 hours a day, the energy savings pay for the retrofit within two to three years. Newman Electric handles the full conversion, including new fixtures, new circuits if needed, and updated switching controls.
Yes. If you're running electric forklifts or adding EV charging for delivery vehicles, Newman Electric installs the circuits and chargers. Fleet charging stations need properly sized circuits, and if you're installing multiple chargers, we may need to upgrade the panel or add a dedicated subpanel. Ryan will assess your current electrical capacity and design a solution that works.
It depends on your equipment and lighting load. A small storage warehouse with LED lighting and a few outlets might get by with 200-400 amp service. A distribution center with conveyors, compressors, and dock equipment could need 800 amps or more. Newman Electric calculates the exact load for your building and sizes the service accordingly. Oversizing wastes money, undersizing causes problems. We get it right.
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Warehouse Electrician Serving
Vancouver, WA & Clark County
Newman Electric handles warehouse electrical across Clark County and Cowlitz County. High bay lighting retrofits in Battle Ground, distribution center upgrades in Ridgefield, loading dock wiring in Longview. Ryan and the crew come to your facility and get it done.
Need an Electrician
for Your Warehouse?
Newman Electric handles warehouse electrical across Vancouver, WA. High bay lighting, equipment circuits, service upgrades. Call Ryan for a free estimate.