Electrical Infrastructure for Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Facilities
Power failure in a healthcare facility isn't a business disruption — it's a patient safety event. From hospital-affiliated campuses to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, the electrical infrastructure supporting these environments must be engineered for continuous operation, maintained with precision, and compliant with a layered set of regulatory requirements.
Hobbs & Company brings 85+ years of commercial electrical experience to healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. We understand the intersection of NFPA 99, Joint Commission standards, cGMP requirements, and the operational demands of clinical and manufacturing environments.
Critical Infrastructure Requirements We Address
Maintenance & Service Agreements
Healthcare facilities cannot afford to wait for a contractor to become available. Our maintenance agreements provide priority response, scheduled inspections, and a service team already familiar with your facility's systems and operational requirements.
- Priority 24/7 emergency response
- Scheduled preventative maintenance with defined service windows
- Infrared thermography and switchgear testing
- Coordination with facility engineering on planned outages
- Compliance documentation and maintenance records
Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
NFPA 99 establishes detailed requirements for emergency power in healthcare occupancies — including mandatory transfer times, branch circuit separation, and testing protocols. We design, install, and maintain EPSS systems that meet code and are documented to satisfy regulatory review.
- Automatic transfer switch (ATS) installation and testing
- Generator installation, load bank testing
- Life safety, critical, and equipment branch separation per NFPA 99
- Monthly and annual EPSS testing documentation
- Coordination with facility engineering and compliance teams
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
Imaging equipment, surgical systems, patient monitoring, and laboratory instruments require clean, conditioned power with instantaneous backup. We specify, install, and maintain UPS systems sized and configured for clinical demands.
- UPS installation and bypass panel configuration
- Integration with generator and EPSS sequencing
- Power quality monitoring for sensitive clinical equipment
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Power Infrastructure
cGMP manufacturing requires stable, documented power delivery. Environmental controls, process equipment, and cleanroom systems depend on electrical infrastructure that performs consistently — and that can be validated. We install and document systems in a manner that supports your IQ/OQ/PQ activities.
- Dedicated circuits for process and analytical equipment
- Redundant feeds for critical manufacturing systems
- Environmental monitoring and HVAC electrical coordination
- Installation documentation structured for validation records
- Arc flash studies and NFPA 70E compliance
Regulatory Documentation That Holds Up
Our installations include complete as-built drawings, test reports, and material records. When your compliance team, accreditation body, or state health department conducts a review, the documentation is ready.
Active Facility Operations — Zero Interruptions
Hobbs has executed EPSS modernizations of active healthcare facilities — coordinating around patient care schedules with zero unplanned interruptions to clinical systems.
Facility Types We Serve
- Hospital-affiliated outpatient campuses and medical office buildings
- Ambulatory surgical centers
- Behavioral health and long-term care facilities
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations
- Compounding pharmacies and sterile manufacturing environments
- Clinical research and testing laboratories
- Medical device manufacturing
Request a Healthcare Facility
Electrical Assessment
Our team will visit your facility, review your current electrical infrastructure, identify gaps and vulnerabilities,
and outline a clear path forward — at no cost, no obligation.
Call: (610) 485-4701
Email: info@hobbsandco.com
24-Hour Emergency Service Available | Licensed in PA, NJ, DE, MD
Relevant Certifications
- OSHA 30 — safety-trained workforce
- NFPA 70E — arc flash and electrical safety compliance
- NICET Level II — technical credentialing
- Licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland
Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical services does Hobbs & Company provide for healthcare facilities?
Hobbs & Company provides end-to-end electrical infrastructure for healthcare facilities, including Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) design and installation, UPS system integration, generator installation, power quality monitoring, and ongoing preventative maintenance agreements. All work is performed in compliance with NFPA 99 and coordinated with facility engineering and compliance teams.
What is an Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) and why is it required in healthcare?
An EPSS is the combination of transfer switches, generators and branch circuit systems that provide backup power to a healthcare facility during a utility outage. NFPA 99 mandates specific transfer times, branch circuit separation — life safety, critical, and equipment branches — and documented testing protocols. Hobbs designs, installs, and maintains EPSS systems built to meet these requirements and survive regulatory review.
How does Hobbs & Company support pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities?
We install and document electrical infrastructure that supports cGMP manufacturing environments, including dedicated circuits for process and analytical equipment, redundant feeds for critical systems, HVAC and environmental monitoring coordination, and installation documentation structured to support IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities. Arc flash studies and NFPA 70E compliance are included.
Can Hobbs & Company perform electrical work in active healthcare facilities without disrupting patient care?
Yes. We have executed EPSS modernization in active healthcare facilities, coordinating around patient care schedules with zero unplanned interruptions to clinical systems. Planned outage coordination with facility engineering is a standard part of our process.
What certifications does Hobbs & Company hold that are relevant to healthcare electrical work?
Our team holds OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and NICET Level II certifications. We are licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. These credentials are not just for compliance — they reflect the standard required to work safely and effectively in regulated healthcare and pharmaceutical environments.