Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Generator Install

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Equipment Specifications
    Manufacturer specifications for the generator including capacity, fuel type, and output rating
  • Electrical Load Calculations
    Electrical load calculations showing generator capacity relative to the loads it will serve
  • Site Plan
    Site plan showing generator placement, clearances, and fuel supply routing

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. #01Generator disconnect, transfer switch, and labelingLife Safety

    Standby generator installation requires approved transfer switch, disconnect, and required labeling per NEC 702 / 445.

    NEC 445NEC 702NEC 230.82
  2. #02Grounding and bondingLife Safety

    Grounding electrode, equipment grounding, and bonding per NEC Article 250.

    NEC 250
  3. #03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation

    Standby/emergency systems fall under NEC 702 compliance; plan review beyond electrical sub-permit is typically not required for 1&2 family. 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. Generator pad and placementCritical

    Verify generator is placed on approved pad with required clearances from structure, openings, and property lines

    NEC 445.10FBC-M 304.1
  2. Electrical connection and transfer switchCritical

    Verify transfer switch installation, wire sizing, and connection to main panel per plans

    NEC 702.4NEC 445.13
  3. Fuel line installationCritical

    Verify gas line sizing, routing, and connections per plans (if natural gas/propane)

    FBC-FG 401.1
  4. GroundingCritical

    Verify generator grounding per NEC requirements

    NEC 250.34
Phase #2

Final Electrical

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Generator operational testCritical

    Verify generator starts, runs, and transfers load properly

    NEC 702.4
  2. Transfer switch operationCritical

    Verify automatic transfer switch engages and disengages properly

    NEC 702.4
  3. Labeling and signageCritical

    Verify all required labels at generator, transfer switch, and main panel

    NEC 702.7NEC 445.11
  4. Sound and vibration

    Verify generator meets any local noise ordinance requirements

    FBC-B 110.3