Freedom Code Compliance
Multi Family

Multi Family Electrical Only

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Sealed Electrical Plans
    Electrical plans sealed by a Florida-registered design professional.

Conditional

  • Load Calculations
    Electrical load calculations with existing vs. new equipment information when service is upgraded or panel replaced.
    WhenRequired if scope includes a service upgrade or panel replacement (include existing vs. new equipment information).

Section 2

Plan Review Criteria

What FCC's plans examiner looks for on this project type, by trade. Items are grouped by priority — life-safety first. Building department checks may go further; this is the FCC private provider scope under FL Statute 553.791.

ElectricalAdvisory

AdvisoryPlan review is not required for this scope under FBC 107.3.5. FCC reviews these items only when the building department specifically requires it, or when the client opts in.
  1. #01AFCI and GFCI protectionLife Safety

    AFCI protection for dwelling unit branch circuits per NEC 210.12; GFCI per NEC 210.8 at required locations.

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.12
  2. #02Service size and load calculationCode

    Electrical service and feeder sizing supported by NEC Article 220 load calculation.

    NEC 220NEC 230
  3. #03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5)Documentation

    Per FBC-B 107.3.5, plan review is not required for minor electrical repairs (Exemption #3). FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5

Items marked Advisory are non-blocking. Per FBC 107.3.5, plan review isn't required for these scopes — FCC reviews them when the building department requests it or the client wants the extra set of eyes.

Section 3

Inspection Walkthrough

Inspections are listed in their typical phase order. Your FCC inspector will confirm which apply to your project. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Electrical

Phase #1

Rough Electrical

Required
  1. Panel installationCritical

    Verify electrical panel is properly mounted and sized per plans

    NEC 408.4
  2. Wire sizing per circuitsCritical

    Verify wire gauge matches breaker amperage for each circuit

    NEC 210.3NEC 240.4
  3. Box fill and installationCritical

    Verify electrical boxes are properly installed and not overfilled

    NEC 314.16
  4. GFCI and AFCI locationsCritical

    Verify GFCI and AFCI protection is provided where required

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.12
  5. Smoke and CO alarm wiringCritical

    Verify interconnected smoke and CO alarm wiring is in place

    FBC-R R314.3FBC-R R315
  6. Grounding and bondingCritical

    Verify grounding electrode system and bonding connections

    NEC 250.50
Phase #2

Final Electrical

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Panel complete and labeledCritical

    Verify panel cover installed, all breakers labeled, no open knockouts

    NEC 408.4
  2. GFCI and AFCI operationalCritical

    Verify all GFCI and AFCI devices test and reset properly

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.12
  3. Receptacle and switch functionCritical

    Verify outlets and switches operate correctly throughout

    NEC 210.52
  4. Light fixtures installed

    Verify all light fixtures are installed and operational

    NEC 210.70
  5. Exterior lighting and outletsCritical

    Verify exterior outlets are GFCI protected and lighting is functional

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.52(E)