Siesta Tower Condo

JL Electrical Service Contractor Corp. completed a major electrical distribution system replacement and upgrade at Siesta Towers Condominium, 4822 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34242. The project consisted of the demolition and replacement of the building’s existing electrical distribution equipment, including the residential and house switchboards, panelboards, disconnects, time clocks, associated feeders, overcurrent protection, and related electrical components. The permit drawings specifically describe the project as the complete demolition and replacement of these existing distribution-system components. The work included: Removal of existing electrical switchboards, panelboards, disconnects, feeders, conduit, and associated equipment designated for replacement. Installation of new 208Y/120V, three-phase electrical distribution equipment, including the new 1,600A residential switchboard (MSB-RES) and 2,000A house switchboard (MSB-HOUSE), along with associated circuit breakers and distribution equipment. Replacement and installation of new meter-center equipment, panelboards, breakers, feeders, branch circuits, raceways, conductors, disconnects, and associated accessories. Re-feeding and re-terminating existing building circuits into the new electrical distribution equipment. Installation and upgrading of required grounding and bonding systems, including equipment grounding conductors and bonding of the new distribution equipment to the grounding electrode system. Coordination of electrical shutdowns and service interruptions with building management and the utility company to safely perform the work while minimizing disruption to the occupied condominium building. Identification and labeling of new electrical equipment and circuits, including updated panel directories and required arc-flash warning labels.