Install a new or replace an existing residential generator.
Required Forms & Documents
- Application for Construction Permit (1 original signed): 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 (2 copies/sets): Plan needs to show the location, final floor elevation, and size of the generator and the location and size of the LP tank (if applicable)
- Load Calculations and Electrical Diagram: This includes all service equipment (meter, main disconnect, distribution panels, transfer switch), generator specs including generator rating and output breaker. Indicate conductor sizes from generator to transfer switch.
- Anchoring Details
- Generator Stand Information: Manufacturer specs (if applicable)
- Subcontractor Worksheet (1 original or 1 copy): Submit if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing or roofing.
- 50 Percent Improvement or Damage Review Application (1 copy): 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 Permit 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.
- Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement (1 original, personally signed at the permit counter): Eligible Owner-Builders must complete this form in person at the time of application. Required by Florida law in order to be exempt from having to be a licensed contractor (sale, rental or lease of the property is prohibited for 1 year from permit completion).
Fees
At Time of Application
- Building Flat Fee: $90
- Zoning Fee: $22
- Surcharge: $4
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.
Licenses That Can Pull This Permit Type
- Certified Master Electrician
- Registered Master Electrician
- Certified Master Plumber
- Registered Master Plumber
- Certified Residential
- Registered General
- Owner-Builder
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 & 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).
- 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.
- Permit Issuance: At this point, work may commence. The applicant will receive an approved copy of the permit package, and an Inspection Card to be posted at the site.
Typical Inspections
Inspection Type (IVR System Code):
- Electric Underground (282): Made after all underground electrical is installed but prior to covering under dirt or slabs.
- Generator Electric Final (248): Made once power is connected to the building, all electrical work has been completed and all electrical trim is installed.
- Gas Underground (377): Made after all underground piping is installed and pressure test is applied and prior to covering of piping under slabs.
- Gas Final (379): Made after all gas plumbing work has been completed
- LP Tank (376). Made to verify LP tank installation when applicable.