⚡ Permitting & Code Compliance Summary
All Level 2 EV charging circuits installed in Naples, Marco Island, and unincorporated Collier County require a licensed electrical permit. Work must comply with NEC Article 625 and the Florida Building Code 8th Edition to pass municipal safety inspections.
National Electrical Code (NEC Article 625) Key Provisions
- Continuous Duty Load Rating (NEC 625.41): EV chargers are classified as continuous electrical loads. Circuit breakers and conductors must be rated at 125% of the charger's max output. A 48-Amp charger requires a 60-Amp circuit breaker (48A x 1.25 = 60A).
- GFCI Protection (NEC 210.8): All 125V and 250V receptacles supplied for EV charging require GFCI breaker protection. Hardwired Level 2 chargers fulfill this via internal built-in GFCI circuitry.
- Disconnecting Means (NEC 625.43): Equipment rated over 60 Amps or 150 Volts to ground requires a readily accessible lockable disconnect switch within sight of the charger.