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Commercial Generators

Commercial Generator
Commercial Generators

A device that converts motive power (mechanical energy) into electrical power for use in an external circuit

  1. Application

    • Building Miscellaneous

  2. Fees

    Do you want to get an estimate of your permit fee? Use this link to go to the Fee Calculator.

  3. Document Review

    • Site Plan or Survey
      • Generator location
      • Surrounding Trees
      • Property Lines
    • Building Plans
      • Concrete Pad Plan
      • Electrical Plan (Riser)
      • Sizing Report
      • Generator Product Data Sheets

  4. Inspection

    • BLD-Pre-Construction Inspection
    • ELE-Underground Rough-In
    • Fire-Final
    • ELE-Final
    • BLD-Final

  5. RFC - Ready for Completion

    Use the Project Coordination Status Report (PCSR) on this page to get information on pending items like Open related permits, Open Conditions, Fees due and/or Inspections due to complete your project.

Accela Guide: How to Submit a Generator Permit

IMPORTANT: EFFECTIVE 09/29/2026, OUR PERMITTING PROCESS FOR GENERATORS HAVE CHANGED.

For a guide on how to submit a generator permit, please click the above link.