Structured cabling and low-voltage installation in Los Angeles
Cablify installs network cabling, fiber, security cameras, access control and Wi-Fi across Los Angeles and Orange County, from Downtown and the Westside to Burbank, Irvine and the ports.
From Downtown to the ports
Los Angeles and Orange County form one metro of very different work.
Downtown LA
Office towers and the One Wilshire carrier hotel, where more than 300 networks meet. Newer data centers are going up in nearby Vernon.
Westside and Silicon Beach
Santa Monica, Playa Vista and Century City: tech, media and professional offices with dense Wi-Fi and conference room needs.
Burbank and Glendale
Studios and media companies, including Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix, with fiber between edit suites, server rooms and stages.
El Segundo
Aerospace and defense, home to Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon and Los Angeles Air Force Base, where access control and visitor rules come first.
Irvine and Orange County
The Irvine Business Complex covers about 2,800 acres beside John Wayne Airport, with offices, light industrial and corporate campuses.
The ports and South Bay
The Port of Los Angeles handled about 10.2 million twenty-foot container units in 2025, more than any other U.S. seaport. Warehouses around it need Wi-Fi over racking and cameras on every dock.
Racks that stay standing
California’s building code requires nonstructural components attached to a building, including equipment racks and cable tray, to be designed for earthquake forces under ASCE 7. Cities across the region, Anaheim among them, design to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
The 2025 California Building Code applies to permits filed on or after January 1, 2026.
Floor-standing racks and cabinets
Anchored to the slab and braced overhead where the height or load calls for it, following the drawings or the structural engineer’s details.
Cable tray and ladder rack
Supported and braced to the seismic details, with slack left where tray crosses a building joint.
Wall-mounted equipment
Wall cabinets, recorders and UPS units fastened to studs or blocking sized for their weight.
Permits and licensing in California
California licenses low-voltage work by trade, and Los Angeles adds its own permit rules.
| Work | State license | Permit notes |
|---|---|---|
| Data and voice cabling | CSLB C-7 Low Voltage Systems, for energy-limited systems up to 91 volts. Since January 2025, jobs under $1,000 in total are exempt unless they need a permit. | LADBS exempts power-limited communication wiring, except in plenums and access floors, through rated walls and floors, or on fire alarm circuits. |
| Cameras, access control and alarms | A BSIS Alarm Company Operator license for alarm systems, with installers registered as alarm agents. Electronic locks run by an alarm panel count as alarm work. | Door hardware and egress rules are checked with the building and fire code for each door. |
| Fire alarm | A C-10 or C-16 contractor, with technicians certified by DIR for fire and life safety work. | Plans go to the local fire authority for review. |
| Line-voltage power | A C-10 electrical contractor using DIR-certified electricians. | An electrical permit. |
Common questions
Do you cover Orange County?
Yes. Our Los Angeles market includes Orange County: Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and the cities around them, as well as Long Beach and the South Bay.
Do I need a permit for network cabling in Los Angeles?
Often, yes. LADBS exempts most power-limited communication wiring, but the exemption ends when cable runs in a plenum or access floor or passes through a rated wall or floor, which covers many office jobs. We check this during the walkthrough.
How are racks braced for earthquakes?
Floor-standing racks are anchored to the slab, tall racks are braced overhead, and cable tray is braced to the seismic details on the drawings or from your engineer.
Can you work at a studio or production facility?
Yes. We schedule around shoots and post-production, run fiber between edit bays and server rooms, and label everything so your engineers can trace it.
Request a quote in Los Angeles
Send the address, building type and what you need installed. For sites across LA and Orange County, list each address.