Commercial Electrician in Co. Kilkenny
9 businesses offering commercial electrician across Co. Kilkenny.
Commercial electrical work differs from domestic work less in the wiring itself than in the scale of the installation and the cost of switching it off. Shops, offices, workshops, salons and small industrial units usually run on a three-phase supply, with a main board feeding sub-boards, machinery, catering equipment and lighting. Cable is more often run in visible trunking, tray or conduit than buried in walls, so that circuits can be added later without opening the building up.
The recurring jobs are new boards and sub-mains, dedicated circuits for equipment, lighting upgrades, emergency lighting, fire alarm wiring, and fault finding on premises that cannot simply be powered down. Emergency lighting and fire alarm systems have their own Irish standards, I.S. 3217 and I.S. 3218, covering design, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance, so they carry test and commissioning records rather than being treated as ordinary lighting. Electrical safety at a place of work also falls under the electricity provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, which is why insurers and auditors ask for periodic inspection reports.
The registration rules are the same as in a home. A new distribution board or a new circuit is restricted electrical work under S.I. 264/2013, so it must be carried out by a Registered Electrical Contractor registered with Safe Electric, who issues a Completion Certificate against I.S. 10101. When comparing quotes, ask when the work can happen, how long the supply has to be off, and whether certification and as-fitted records are included or extra.
Commercial Electrician in Co. Kilkenny
Andy Smith Electrical
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Domestic and commercial electrical services, including house wiring, lighting, emergency lighting, maintenance, and EV charger installation.
David Mulcahy Electrical
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Working with Commercial, Industrial & Private sector across Kilkenny & the South of Ireland. We deliver a comprehensive range of expert electrical services from new installations to maintenance & testing.
DDL Electrical & Security
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Registered electricians, automatic gate installers and security system installers in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Provides domestic, commercial and industrial electrical services, CCTV & security systems, and electric gate automation.
Moroney Electrical Contractors
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Moroney Electrical Contractors, based in Kilkenny, carries out electrical installations across Ireland. The company handles industrial, domestic, and commercial projects, along with ATEX installations for hazardous areas. Their services also include emergency lighting, fire alarms, street lighting, and electro-mechanical work. They have been operating since 1996 and employ over 120 skilled professionals, working on projects of all scales.
O'Neill Electrical
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
O'Neill Electrical is a Registered Electrical Contractor serving Kilkenny and surrounding counties. The team handles total electrical installations across residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial premises, covering lighting, power, gate automation and security systems. They also provide landlord and home buyer test reports, portable appliance testing, and periodic inspection reports. Additional services include access control, home automation, data network cabling, burglar alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, and electrical maintenance. The company emphasises attention to detail and a high standard of quality in every job.
Saunders Electrical & Solar
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Specialists in Electrical and Solar PV services, providing expert solutions for residential homes, schools, farms, and commercial properties. Services include rewiring, repairs, maintenance, new-build installations, EV chargers, solar panels, and electrical upgrades.
Shane Purcell Electrical
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Family owned electrical business providing domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural electrical services including rewiring, fire alarms, emergency lighting, testing and certification, and more.
Tom Kearns Electrical Services
Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
Electrical Contractor serving Waterford & Kilkenny, based in Mooncoin. Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural electrical work.
William Campion Electrical
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
William Campion Electrical is an electrical contracting company serving both commercial and domestic customers in Kilkenny. The business handles a wide range of work, from home lighting to fire alarms and CCTV, and takes on jobs of any size. Services include rewiring, electrical maintenance, data cabling, electric gates, and industrial work. The company also offers long-term maintenance contracts for businesses.
Common questions
Can the work be done outside trading hours?
Most commercial contractors expect to work evenings, nights or weekends, because taking a supply down during trading is usually the real cost of the job rather than the labour. Say so when requesting quotes, since it affects both price and availability, and agree in advance which circuits go off and for how long.
Does a commercial electrician have to be registered?
For restricted electrical work such as a new distribution board or new circuits, yes. It must be carried out by a Registered Electrical Contractor registered with Safe Electric, who issues a Completion Certificate confirming the work conforms to I.S. 10101. You can check registration on the public Safe Electric register before appointing anyone.
What is a periodic inspection, and do I need one?
It is an inspection and test of an existing installation, resulting in a report listing any defects and their severity. Because a commercial premises is a place of work, keeping the installation safe is an ongoing duty rather than a one-off at installation, and the report is the document insurers and auditors look for. How often it is repeated depends on the type of premises and how hard the installation is worked, so agree the interval with your contractor.
Why does my unit need a three-phase supply?
Larger motors, compressors, commercial catering equipment and machine tools are commonly three-phase, and a single-phase supply cannot run them. An electrician can confirm what the existing supply is and what the equipment actually needs. Where an upgrade is required it involves ESB Networks as well as the contractor, so it is worth establishing early because it affects the timeline more than the wiring does.
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