Palm Beach County permits residential Level 2 EV chargers as ordinary electrical work under the Florida Building Code. New commercial parking lots over 50 spaces must include EV-ready conduit per PBC Green Building program.
Residential EV charger installations require an electrical permit through PBC Building Division but use a streamlined online process with same-day approval typical for Level 2 (240V) installations under 50 amps. Florida law (FL §163.04) preempts HOAs from prohibiting EV charging stations on owner-controlled property. Commercial new construction projects over 50 spaces should provide raceway and panel capacity for future EVSE per PBC sustainability guidelines. ChargePoint and FPL EVolution stations available at county facilities.
Unpermitted electrical work: $250 fine plus inspection requirement. HOA prohibition of personal EV charger: violates FL §163.04.
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