Light the way for safety, security, and curb appeal. TORCH designs and installs site lighting, building‑mounted fixtures, and exterior electrical systems—from LED retrofits and pole lights to controls, signage power, and code‑compliant egress lighting.
What we install & upgrade
- Parking‑lot and roadway pole lighting (foundations, poles, heads)
- Wall packs, canopies, and soffit lighting
- Bollards, pathway/landscape lighting, and step lights
- Emergency/egress lighting and exit signs (backup power as required)
- Photocells, timers, occupancy/motion sensors, and astronomical time clocks
- Exterior receptacles (in‑use covers), GFCI/AFCI where required
- Surge protection, grounding/bonding, and panel/circuit upgrades
- Signage power and low‑voltage coordination (cameras, access control)
Systems & options (performance + control)
- LED retrofits to cut energy and maintenance with higher output and better optics
- Cutoff optics/Dark‑Sky friendly distributions to reduce glare and spill
- Color temperature matched to application (e.g., 3000–4000K for welcoming but clear visibility)
- Smart controls: photocell + timeclock, motion/occupancy, daylight sensing, and scheduling
- Emergency/egress paths with dedicated circuits and backup power (battery or generator)
Details we get right (durability + code)
- Concrete pole bases: depth, anchor bolts, conduit stubs, and reveal above grade
- Weather‑rated enclosures, gasketed junction boxes, and in‑use covers
- Correct wiring methods in wet locations; sealed penetrations to keep water out
- Grounding/bonding at poles and metallic systems; surge protection at panels
- Photometric layout to minimize dark spots; fixture mounting heights and spacings
- Clear separation of signage low‑voltage from line‑voltage power feeds
Our process
- Assessment & measure – Existing fixtures, panel capacity, site safety, and lighting goals
- Spec & proposal – Fixture selection (output/optics/CCT), controls, bases, and wiring plan
- Permits & utility locates – Coordinate with AHJ and Dig Safe/utility for trenching routes
- Prep – Sawcut/trench, form pole bases, pull new circuits, set enclosures and controls
- Install – Set poles/fixtures, aim/level, program controls, label circuits
- QA & turnover – Night aiming check, punch list, as‑builts/cut‑sheets, and maintenance plan
Why TORCH
- Safer, brighter sites with efficient fixtures and right‑sized controls
- Weather‑ready installs for Western NY (freeze‑thaw, wind, water)
- Organized phasing to limit business disruption and downtime
- Fully insured; COIs, submittals, and as‑builts available on request
FAQ
Can you reuse our existing poles and wiring?
Often—if bases and conduits are sound. We assess condition, add surge protection, and pull new conductors where needed.
Do you provide photometric layouts?
Yes. For larger lots and pathways we provide a layout to verify coverage and reduce glare.
What color temperature should we use outdoors?
Most commercial exteriors look great around 3000–4000K—warm enough for comfort, cool enough for clarity.
Can you handle emergency/egress lighting?
Yes—dedicated circuits and backup power (battery units or generator) with code‑compliant placement and illumination levels.