Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Electrical Only

Electrical-only repair or alteration in an existing commercial, apartment, or condo building. Use dedicated EV, battery, generator, or solar type for those scopes.

Last updated: Sep 29, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Electrical Plans
    Electrical plans for the installation. A licensed electrical contractor may prepare unsealed plans for a system it installs within the limits of F.S. 471.003(2)(h). Plans prepared by an engineer carry the engineer's seal.

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).

Courtesy screen

Courtesy screen on every plan review

Every plan FCC reviews receives a limited courtesy screen for the items below when they are reasonably visible in the submitted documents. If we see an apparent issue that could cause the plans to fail review by another agency, we will identify it as a Courtesy Comment. Courtesy Comments alone do not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope. The responsible agency makes the final determination—for example, Planning and Zoning for setbacks, lot coverage, use, and other lot-compliance matters. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  1. #01Plan and document coordination

    Obvious clerical, title-block, sheet-index, permit-description, or cross-sheet inconsistencies visible in the submitted documents. A Courtesy Comment on these items does not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope.

    FBC-B 107.2.1
  2. #02Zoning and site coordination

    Apparent setback, lot-coverage, use, or site-dimension conflicts visible in the submitted plans that could cause the plans to fail Planning and Zoning review. Planning and Zoning makes the zoning and lot-compliance determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  3. #03Floodplain coordination

    Apparent inconsistencies or missing coordination in flood-zone, design-flood-elevation, finished-floor, or flood-opening information shown on the plans that could cause the plans to fail floodplain review. The floodplain administrator makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  4. #04Fire-authority coordination

    Apparent separately reviewed fire alarm, sprinkler, hood-suppression, smoke-control, or similar coordination issues visible on the plans that could cause the plans to fail fire review. The fire marshal makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

Section 2

Approval criteria for this project type

These are the building-code criteria FCC uses to determine the plan-review result. An unresolved item may be issued as a Required Correction and cause the plan set to be returned for correction.

ElectricalConditional review scope

Conditional review scopePlan 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 the client opts in.
  1. #01Grounding and bondingLife Safety

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

    NEC 250
  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 Conditional review scope 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 own inspection list comes from your approved plans. Inspections marked “If in scope” apply only when your plans include that work. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Electrical

Phase #1

Electrical Rough-In

  1. Panel installationCritical

    Verify electrical panel is properly mounted and sized per plans

  2. Wire sizing per circuitsCritical

    Verify wire gauge matches breaker amperage for each circuit

    NEC 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. Alarm installation methods where applicableCritical

    Where the approved occupancy and scope require alarms, show the specified smoke-alarm power/interconnection method and any CO alarm installation; do not assume both are hardwired.

    FBC-B 907.2.11
  6. Grounding and bondingCritical

    Verify grounding electrode system and bonding connections

    NEC 250.50
Phase #2

Power Release / Service

If in scope
  1. Service equipment installedCritical

    Show meter enclosure, disconnect, and service conductors ready for utility connection.

  2. Service grounding and bondingCritical

    Show grounding electrode and bonding connections at the service.

  3. Panel and circuit identificationCritical

    Label service and affected panels clearly.

  4. Utility release readinessCritical

    Have the approved service plans and required utility coordination available.

  5. Safe energizationCritical

    Confirm exposed wiring is protected and all covers are installed before release.

Phase #3

Electrical Final

Typical Final
  1. Panel complete and labeledCritical

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

    NEC 408.4NEC 408.7
  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

  4. Light fixtures installed

    Verify all light fixtures are installed and operational

    NEC 210.70
  5. Exterior lighting and outletsCritical

    Where in scope, demonstrate outdoor GFCI protection and required exterior entrance lighting.

    NEC 210.8NEC 210.70