Why You Have To Upgrade Your Electrical Panel For Your ADU Garage Conversion

For this ADU garage conversion we decided to upgrade the electrical panel. 1 panel is shared between the ADU and main home. The original panel was 100 AMPs and we upgraded it to 200 AMPs, 60 amps designated for the ADU.
The sub panel is located on the exterior of the ADU. Make sure to talk to your inspector to clarify the sub panel location. Remember both panels must be grounded.
The garage was originally was a 370 sq ft, watch as Joseph Peretz converts the garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). This ADU garage conversion is located in Los Angeles, CA. In the neighborhood of North Hollywood.
This ADU is 370 sq ft, garage conversion with no addition. The ADU has a full-size kitchen, custom countertop, and high-end appliances and is lit by a skylight. The ADU has one medium size bedroom, with built-in closet spaces and a sliding door that leads to a big and spacious backyard. The ADUs' bathroom includes floor-to-ceiling tile, a tub, a vanity, and high-end finishes. The ADU will rent for $2,500 and will be an excellent secondary source of income for the homeowner.
Joseph Peretz and his team, designed this ADU as a garage conversion.They also ran the permits through the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety (LADBS).
Joseph designs, permits and builds ADUs in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Culver City, Thousand Oaks, Burbank, and The San Fernando Valley.
Follow along as Joseph builds more ADUs.
Follow me on Instagram: @Joseph.peretz
Follow me on Tik Tok @tinymantinyhomes
Follow me on Facebook @Joseph.PeretzADU
Disclaimer - Joseph Peretz is not a LC General Contractor, LC Architect or LC Engineer. This video is for entertainment only.
#ADU #accessorydwellingunit #northhollywood #garageconversion #losangelesca #builder #ADUbuilders #thousandoaksca #thousandoaksrealestate #contractors #construction #tinyhomes #realestateinvesting #investing #househacking #adugarageconversion

[@miguelmadrigal415]

I didn’t know that the sub panel had to be grounded as well 😮

[@JosephPeretz]

Now you know! Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@fdc4productions54]

wait a second. What if I want to run separate utilities, meaning. A 2nd electrical meter, etc. Can it be done? I know it will cost me more but I wonder if it is allowed

[@JosephPeretz]

Depends on the City. We do it all the time. Just talk to DWP or Edisson and ask about Fees, timelines etc

[@therealSIRBOOM]

60A subpanel for an all electric ADU? How, with a tankless water heater? Unless it's gas...

[@kawaiisenshi2401]

Maybe a thermal tank less water heater it's a valid question

[@insookjeon3195]

Hi Joseph, do you work in Northern California? I love your design ideas and I am shopping for designer and contractor who specialize adu. I live in Palo Alto and want to build about 850 with vaulted ceiling and loft. Please let me know if you are working this area! Thanks so much for great information!

[@JosephPeretz]

Hey Insook, I don't work in north California, I would check out ADUinsider.com, If you can't find anyone send me an email Ill try to source someone.