Kendall Electrical Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Electrical Permit checklist for Kendall

Portal: EPS Portal or E-Permitting (for trade permits without plan review)
MDC Building Permit Application (Electrical) — latest version, signed and notarized
Electrical Fee Sheet — REQUIRED as part of application; breaks down cost by category
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed electrical contractor registered with MDC
Plans (digitally signed & sealed) — required when plan review needed; NOT required for simple trade permits via E-Permitting
Notice of Commencement — job value ≥ $5,000
Miami-Dade NOA required for exterior electrical products (panels, disconnect boxes exposed to weather)
E-Permitting available for electrical permits WITHOUT plan review in unincorporated MDC — 2 AM to 5 PM, 7 days/week
GotchaService change (panel upgrade, meter relocation) may require FPL coordination — contact FPL BEFORE starting work
GotchaPool bonding strictly enforced — ALL metal within 5 feet of pool must be bonded per NEC 680
AFCI protection required: bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, closets, laundry areas (per FBC 8th Ed / NEC 2023)
GFCI protection required: bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors, within 6 feet of sinks, laundry, unfinished basements
Smoke detectors: interconnected, hardwired with battery backup required
GotchaCovering electrical work before inspection = must be exposed for re-inspection at contractor's cost
NoteSenate Bill 612 (July 2024) — changed line-side electrical rules; verify current requirements for service changes
Solar PV electrical: separate PV Electrical Inspectors Checklist form required

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Kendall building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Kendall permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Kendall?

Yellow Form - signed and notarized.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Kendall?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Kendall building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

Is Kendall in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

Yes. Kendall is in the HVHZ, which affects product approval and wind load requirements.

What gets a electrical application rejected in Kendall?

Service change (panel upgrade, meter relocation) may require FPL coordination — contact FPL BEFORE starting work. Pool bonding strictly enforced — ALL metal within 5 feet of pool must be bonded per NEC 680. Covering electrical work before inspection = must be exposed for re-inspection at contractor's cost.

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