Hurricane electrical prep in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Hurricane prep means having a safe backup power plan, whole-home surge protection and a panel that is in good shape before the season starts on June 1.
What to know in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens is known for planned golf and gated communities, where HOA approval often comes alongside the city permit for exterior work like generators and EV chargers.
Permits in Palm Beach Gardens go through the City of Palm Beach Gardens building department. Transfer switches, interlocks and generators require permits.
What the job usually involves
- Generator transfer switch or interlock
- Whole-home surge protection
- Checking outdoor equipment and connections
- A plan for safely restoring power after an outage
Questions to ask before you hire
- Can you install before the season rush?
- Do I need a transfer switch or an interlock?
- What is your Florida license number? (Verify the license on myfloridalicense.com)
- Are you insured, and can you send a certificate of insurance?
General information only, not a quote or code advice. Your contractor and the City of Palm Beach Gardens building department have the final say on requirements.