Install a new or replace an existing generator at a commercial site
Required Forms & Documents
All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set required
- Application for Construction Permit: Specify fuel type (propane, gas, diesel)
- Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. Must be submitted prior to scheduling the first inspection.
- Site Plan: Showing the location and size of the generator, location, and size of the LP tank (if applicable)
- Load Calculations and Electrical Diagram: Including all service equipment (meter, main disconnect, distribution panels, transfer switch). Generator specs including generator rating and output breaker, and conductor sizes from generator to transfer switch.
- Anchoring Details: Elevated generators and pedestals require engineered plans for construction. If the property is in a flood zone, it may be subject to elevation requirements with an elevation certificate.
- Generator Stand Information: Manufacturer specs (if applicable)
- Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing
- 50 Percent Improvement or Damage Review Application: If property is in a flood hazard zone, a copy of an elevation certificate proving the structure is above the flood hazard elevation must be provided. Otherwise, this 50 Percent Review Form must be completed and submitted.
- Owner-Builder Permits Information: Please read this information about what and who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.
Fees
At Time of Application
- Building Flat: $94
At Time of Issuance
- Surcharge: $5 if valuation is less than $50,000. If valuation is $50,000 or more, the surcharge = 0.025 x building fee
- Building: 0.004 x ICC valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the pre-application fee
Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.
Eligible Licenses for This Permit
- Certified Master Electrician
- Registered Master Electrician
- Certified Master Plumber
- Registered Master Plumber
- Certified Building
- Certified General
- Registered Building
- Registered General
Department Reviews
- Intake/Sufficiency: A review of the application and its required documents to verify completeness for acceptance and payment of initial fees
- 50 Percent: Review of improvements proposed to be made to a building located in a flood zone so that a comparison can be made between the cost of new and past cumulative work to the market value of the building. If the cost of cumulative improvements or damage repair exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building, the building must be brought up to current floodplain management standards.
- Electrical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Fire: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA)
- Plumbing: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the plumbing and gas provisions of the Florida Building Code
- Zoning: A review the proposed work for compliance with the land development regulations. This includes zoning, setbacks and any other regulations pertaining to the location and type of structure.
Inspections
- Dependent upon the project location and scope of work. Inspections will show on job card.