Columbia University Medical Center Facilities provides electrician service to all academic and administrative departments. Services include, but are not limited to: rewiring, installation of lighting fixtures and dedicated electrical outlets.

Central Systems

There is no charge for pre-existing primary and secondary electricity distribution systems and associated hardware, including the following:

• Emergency backup generators
• Interior/exterior lighting systems
• Panels
• Circuit breakers
• Outlets/receptacles
• Switches
• Electric motors
• Exit lighting
• Emergency lighting
• Battery powered lighting

Local Systems

A fee based on an hourly electrical rate plus the cost of materials is charged for local or departmentally-dedicated electricity distribution systems and associated hardware.

Local Systems include, but are not limited to:

• Specialized lighting systems (such as those used for research purposes)
• Modular office partition lighting and electrical systems
• Upgrades or alterations to electrical systems, such as:
• Connections to new equipment
• Installation of additional lighting fixtures
• Expansion or modification of existing electrical systems to accommodate usage changes or load increases

NOTE: Requests for emergency power is subject to availability. If emergency power is assessable, it will be provided as a chargeable service.