Project Types
We will partner with you to provide safe and reliable electric service for your construction projects. Planning a new project can take a few months, so please contact us early to ensure timely service. Choose a type of service below to learn more about the project life cycle process.
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select from the list below.
Outdoor Lighting
To begin your outdoor lighting project with FPL, apply online. FPL will install outdoor lights at existing properties with an active FPL account and at locations where an existing FPL utility pole exists and is accessible to trucks. The FPL Lighting Department will review your application and coordinate your request.
FPL can provide you with this lighting if your home or property is currently being served from a utility pole on or adjacent to your property. The light’s illumination pattern must be oriented toward the structure or property and not toward the street. Please secure your neighbors approval for the installation of the light. Download and upload your Outdoor Lighting form to the FPL Project Portal. The FPL Lighting Department will review and contact you regarding your request.
To ensure a success project, please consider the following items:
• Review lighting offerings to determine what best meets your needs
• Understand FPL and customer responsibilities
• Verify proposed light location has an existing accessible utility pole
Once the project is created, the outdoor lighting request moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Street/Area Lighting
To begin your street lighting/area lighting project with FPL, apply online. FPL provides lighting options for public and private streets, as well as accessible common areas and parking lots to increase visibility from dusk to dawn. FPL will install light fixtures on existing FPL poles, customer owned poles, or install new poles in areas designated by you. After the lights are installed, we will own and maintain the lighting system and simply charge you a monthly fee, including maintenance and electric use.
Your application should be submitted in the early stages of your lighting project. The FPL Lighting Department will review your application and coordinate your request.
If your streetlight/area light request is part of a new construction project (i.e. subdivision, new building, etc.) or road widening request, the streetlights/area lights are requested during the development/planning stage of that project to ensure lighting locations have power sources. You would not need to make a separate streetlight/area light request through the FPL project portal.
Once your application has been submitted, the following information for your streetlight/area light request must be gathered and provided to the FPL Lighting Department:
- Type of lights
- Lights served by overhead or underground service.
- In most cases overhead lights must be requested by your municipality. Underground lights can be municipal or homeowner association requests.
- Light locations
- Streetlights served underground are installed in private property and will require easements from property owners.
- Service Level Agreement
- Property easements. FPL requires easements for all its distribution facilities placed on the private property except for a service lateral to a single customer.
FPL accepts two types of easements recorded in the public records department of the county. A formal easement accurately describes the area within a specific parcel of property. A platted easement is an agreed upon area in the parcel of property that is reserved for the installation of public utilities. The platted easement is completed before the plat process is finished.
The FPL Lighting Department will also review and discuss any construction fees related to your project. For a list of available streetlight/area light options, view the LED Catalogue.
It’s important that you and FPL are fully aligned for successful completion of the project. During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements, and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items may be considered:
- Project agreements, forms, permits, inspections, and easements
- Existing easements and any re-platting requirements for the proposed worksite
- Landscaping plans should always consider the location of FPL equipment. View the “Right Tree, Right Place” brochure for information on planting trees around FPL poles and overhead and underground lines.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL. The following section of the ESS may be especially useful when preparing for your new lighting project:
- Section XII: Street/Area Lighting and Outdoor Lighting
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Prior to construction, the FPL Lighting Department will review the final steps needed for FPL to begin your project. The following items will be considered:
- FPL lighting design approval and lighting agreements
- Your construction schedule
- Project site readiness
- Construction fees
- Depending upon the scope of the work and the FPL Electric Tariff, you may be required to pay upfront construction fees - Contribution in Aid of Construction. These fees are calculated based on the FPL Electric Tariff. All other fees will be billed monthly through your electric service.
Prior to beginning work, FPL Lighting Department may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. A final review of the construction schedule will be performed. Once the new installation is approved and the job site is ready, work can begin.
Overhead to Underground Service Conversions
Your overhead service is the wire that comes from the power line or pole near your house or building to your meter. This type of conversion changes your equipment from a wall/roof mounted weatherhead to a wall mounted downpipe.
To begin your project with FPL, apply online. You will need the FPL metered account address served by an overhead service wire to apply for a service conversion.
To convert service to underground, you will need to:
- Hire a licensed electrician to prepare your home and make it ready to receive underground service.
- Schedule an outage with FPL and your licensed electrician.
- Pay a tariff fee associated with converting an existing overhead service to underground.
- Review the underground installation diagram.
- Install the underground conduit that FPL provides. Follow the detailed requirements for installation.
FPL will confirm your appointment date and time and plan the FPL conversion work with sufficient time for you to install the conduit and for FPL to inspect installation. Typical appointments are available two to three weeks from the site-ready date. Your appointment date and time will only be assigned once payment has been received and the conduit has been installed to FPL specifications. Your FPL project manager will contact you to discuss specifics, including payment, material pickup and scheduling.
These additional items will be considered:
- The FPL plan will only include FPL facilities, FPL only converts FPL facilities. Other utilities such as telecommunications and cable TV may be affected. They may also need to be contacted and involved in the process.
- Obstructions to entrances and exits to properties or certain areas may also occur as the work is being done.
- You will be responsible for securing, describing and recording the right-of-way easements (if necessary) from private property owners if one is not granted by the local government.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL. This reference manual contains helpful information on FPL Points of Service, FPL approved meter can enclosures, customer electrical installation specifications, safety guidelines, and more. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your single family home electric service:
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- Section IV: Service and Meter Connections
- Figure 11b-FPL Buried Service Lateral-Meter Socket & Down Pipe Requirements
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage in the project a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon appointment date.
Prior to construction, your project manager will review with you and your team the final steps needed for FPL to begin. This includes collecting the required tariff fee and the completion of the customer installation work. You should also arrange for the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to inspect the electric panel on the day of the appointment. Once all of the pre-construction requirements have been met, FPL will assign the appointment to a crew. Appointments will usually occur within two to three weeks of your request.
The following items will be considered:
- The governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Once the FPL issued conduit has been installed, FPL will need to inspect it to make sure it adheres to national electrical codes. FPL will be required to inspect any customer installed work.
- Construction fees
On the appointment day and time, the crew will arrive to disconnect and remove the overhead facilities, install the underground cable in the conduit you installed, connect the underground service and set a meter once an electrical inspection is received from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
FPL will only convert FPL facilities. If you wish to convert facilities belonging to other utilities, you will need to work with the other utilities to complete that work.
Service Upgrades
The following information on your service upgrade project must be gathered and provided to your FPL project manager:
- Detailed project plans, including electrical loads and panel detail
- Your Construction schedule
- The upgrading of FPL equipment will require a power outage while the new equipment is installed
- Necessary building and zoning permits required by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Any construction fees associated with the project
It’s important that you and FPL are fully aligned for successful completion of the project. FPL and customer responsibilities as well as delivery dates are discussed during the project planning and design step. During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will review your upgrade request and evaluate the need to upgrade, replace or add new FPL equipment to meet the needs of the project. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items may be considered:
- Not all projects require FPL equipment upgrades. If FPL equipment upgrades are not required, your project may only require a service disconnect – reconnect while you make your upgrades.
- This does not preclude an individual from obtaining any permits and/or inspections required for the reconnection of service.
- FPL equipment relocations or removals may be required
- Because service upgrades require a modification to either the electrical panel or meter can, you should arrange for the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to inspect the electric panel in order to get reconnected after the work is completed.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL. This reference manual contains helpful information on change in service requirements and on relocating or upgrading metering equipment, safety guidelines, and more. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your project:
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- Change in Service Requirements
- Section VI: Metering Equipment
- Relocation or Upgrade of Metering Equipment
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
Prior to construction, your project manager will review with you and your team the final steps needed for FPL to begin. The following items will be considered:
- Your construction schedule
- Project site readiness
Prior to beginning work, FPL may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. Additionally, a final review of the construction schedule will be performed.
Service Disconnect / Reconnect
To schedule a Service Disconnect/Reconnect appointment, you will need to create an account and apply online. The self-service option is only available for single-phase residential service and appointments can be scheduled 1-2 weeks after creating your application. For other service types, please complete the online application and an FPL Construction office rep will contact you.
In order to successfully schedule a service disconnect/reconnect appointment, please note the following:
- If your request is being made in order to perform work on the meter enclosure, such as when relocating or effecting repairs to the can or disconnect panel, it will be necessary to receive an electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to scheduling a reconnection appointment. This will require the aid of a licensed electrician.
- If the work you are performing will require you to upgrade a meter enclosure and disconnect panel, it is imperative that you provide your FPL project manager with a set of finalized and approved plans from the AHJ before proceeding with any work.
- If your request does not require any kind of electrical work to be performed, the appointment can be made without soliciting the aid of an electrician. You may contact FPL directly to establish the appointment without pursuing an electrical inspection from the AHJ.
FPL’s project manager will help you to define the project scope, review your application and work with you to determine the specific steps to follow. Depending on the nature of the work you are performing, it may be necessary to provide your project manager with a set of finalized electrical plans that have been approved by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
While it generally takes one to two weeks before an appointment is scheduled, you will be notified and provided with an appointment date on a case-by-case basis. Performing any kind of electrical work to the meter enclosure and/or disconnect panel will require an electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). The owner of the meter enclosure and panel will be responsible for scheduling this inspection if it is necessary. FPL is required to receive the electrical inspection directly from the AHJ. FPL is unable to schedule your reconnection appointment without this inspection.
The following items will be considered:
- For all meter work, an inspection is required for reconnection. The governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Review and discuss the reconnection with your FPL project manager.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your single family home electric service:
- Section III: Electric Service Provision
- I: Change in Service Requirements
- Section VI: Metering Equipment
- F: Relocation or Upgrade of Metering Equipment
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
- Section III: Electric Service Provision
On the appointment day and time, the FPL crew will arrive to disconnect the service. You should arrange for the reconnection of the service at that time. Once the customer’s work is complete and an inspection is received from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), an FPL crew will reconnect the service.
If there are any changes or complications while performing the work that could prevent or delay the FPL crew from reconnecting the service, please contact your FPL project manager.
Note: FPL’s disconnect/reconnect appointments must not exceed four hours. If the work you are performing requires an FPL crew to be on the property for longer than four hours, FPL cannot guarantee that service will be reconnected on the same day. Please review this point with your FPL project representative prior to making the appointment.
Residential Subdivision
Once your application has been submitted, the following information for your subdivision project must be provided to the FPL project manager:
- Detailed project plans, including site, electrical, paving, survey, drainage and landscaping (Digital files acceptable).
- Home sizes, A/C size in tons, lift/pump station voltage and motor horsepower, community facility information (pools, recreational areas, sprinkler systems, etc.)
- Lighting plans
- Your construction schedule
- Property easements. FPL requires easements for all its distribution facilities placed on the private property, except for a service lateral to a single customer. FPL accepts two types of easements. A formal easement is recorded in the public records department of the county and accurately describes the area within a specific parcel of property. A platted easement is an agreed upon area in the parcel of property that is reserved for the installation of public utilities. The platted easement is completed before the plat process is finished.
- Necessary building and zoning permits required by the governing jurisdiction (i.e. city, county, municipality, etc.)
Your FPL project manager will also review and discuss any construction fees related to your project.
It’s important that you and FPL are fully aligned for successful completion of the project. During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items should be considered:
- Project agreements, forms, permits, inspections and easements
- Service availability and fault current letters
- FPL equipment relocations or removals that may be required for this project
- Temporary power for the construction site
- Landscaping plans should always consider the location of FPL equipment. View Right Tree, Right Place for information on planting trees around FPL poles and overhead and underground lines.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS). This reference manual contains helpful information on FPL voltage standards, FPL points of service, FPL approved meter can enclosures, customer electrical installation specifications, safety guidelines and more. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your new single family home:
- Section II: Application for Electric Service
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- Section IV: Service and Meter Connections
- Section V: Requirements for Transformers Situated on Customer Property
- A- Padmounted Transformer Requirements
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Prior to construction, your project manager will review the final steps needed for FPL to begin with you and your team. The following items will be considered:
- FPL design approval and project agreements
- Your construction schedule
- Project site readiness
- FPL is required to inspect all customer installations of FPL material.
- Inspections and permits
- FPL will need the U.S. Postal address to your project to create an FPL billing account.
- When installing a new meter, the city or municipality is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Construction fees
- Depending upon the scope of the work and the FPL Electric Tariff, you may be required to pay construction fees (Contribution in Aid of Construction). These fees are calculated based on the FPL Electric Tariff.
Prior to beginning work, FPL may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. A final review of the construction schedule will be performed.
When connecting new equipment and new customers to the electrical grid, FPL conducts a grid system check to ensure the installation of safe, reliable power. Once the new installation is approved and the job site is ready, work can begin. FPL typically installs and energizes the main power lines and transformers first. This is also known as “feeder and backbone installation.” The secondary and service wires and cables are installed after the feeder and backbone installation.
Your project will have many metered installations. For every metered location (i.e. homes, recreation center, lift station, guard house, etc.) FPL will need a unique address. The service and meter to each metered location will only be installed or connected once the transformer serving the meter is energized, typically 7-10 business days from the date FPL is notified that the meter can is ready to receive service.
You are responsible for arranging inspections of the electric panel for each residential and non-residential service by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Once inspections have been completed and approved, contact FPL to schedule the service connection and meter installation.
FPL will use the U.S. postal address provided for each metered location to establish a billing account. To open a new FPL customer billing account, visit FPL.com or contact Customer Service at 1-800-226-3545. A security deposit will be required. The new billing account will become active after FPL receives the electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and after we install the energized service and meter.
Residential Single Family Home
Once your application has been submitted, the following information about the single family home project must be provided to the FPL project manager:
- Detailed project plans, including site, electrical, paving, survey, drainage and landscaping (Digital files acceptable).
- Your construction schedule
- Property easements: FPL requires easements for all its distribution facilities placed on the private property except for a service lateral to a single customer
- Necessary building and zoning permits required by the governing jurisdiction (such as city, county, municipality, etc.)
Your FPL project manager will also review and discuss any construction fees related to your project.
It’s important that you and FPL are fully aligned for successful completion of the project. During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items should be considered:
- Project agreements, forms, permits, inspections and easements
- Service availability and fault current letters
- FPL equipment relocations or removals that may be required for this project
- Temporary power for the construction site
- Landscaping plans should always consider the location of FPL equipment. View Right Tree, Right Place for information on planting trees around FPL poles and overhead and underground lines.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS). This reference manual contains helpful information on FPL voltage standards, FPL points of service, FPL approved meter can enclosures, customer electrical installation specifications, safety guidelines and more. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your new single family home:
- Section II: Application for Electric Service
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- Section IV: Service and Meter Connections
- Section V: Requirements for Transformers Situated on Customer Property
- A- Padmounted Transformer Requirements
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Prior to construction, your project manager will review the final steps needed for FPL to begin with you and your team. The following items will be considered:
- FPL design approval and project agreements
- Your construction schedule
- Project site readiness
- FPL is required to inspect all customer installations of FPL material.
- Inspections and permits
- FPL will need the U.S. Postal address to your project to create an FPL billing account.
- When installing a new meter, the city or municipality is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Construction fees
- Depending upon the scope of the work and the FPL Electric Tariff, you may be required to pay construction fees (Contribution in Aid of Construction). These fees are calculated based on the FPL Electric Tariff.
Prior to beginning work, FPL may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. A final review of the construction schedule will be performed.
When connecting new customers to the electrical grid, FPL conducts a grid system check to ensure the installation of safe, reliable power. Once the new installation is approved and the job site is ready, work can begin.
Service and meter to the single family home will only be installed or connected once the transformer serving the meter is energized. Service and meter are typically installed seven to 10 business days from the date FPL is notified that the meter can is ready to receive service.
The applicant is responsible for arranging inspections of the electric panel for each residential and non-residential service by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Once inspections have been completed and approved, contact FPL to schedule the service connection and meter installation.
FPL will use the U.S. postal address provided for each metered location to establish a billing account. To open a new FPL customer billing account, visit FPL.com or contact Customer Service at 1-800-226-3545. A security deposit may be required. The new billing account will become active after FPL receives the electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and after we install the energized service and meter.
Commercial
Once your application has been submitted, the following information for your commercial project must be gathered and provided to your FPL project manager:
- Detailed project plans, including site, electrical, paving, survey, drainage and landscaping. (Digital files are acceptable.)
- Unit sizes, A/C size in tons and voltage requirements
- Padmounted, Vault, Loop, and Throw-over service
- Lighting plans
- Your construction schedule
- Property easements. FPL requires easements for all its distribution facilities placed on the private property except for a service lateral to a single customer.
- FPL accepts two types of easements recorded in the public records department of the county.
- A formal easement accurately describes the area within a specific parcel of property.
- A platted easement is an agreed upon area in the parcel of property that is reserved for the installation of public utilities.The platted easement is completed before the plat process is finished.
- FPL accepts two types of easements recorded in the public records department of the county.
- Necessary building and zoning permits required by the governing jurisdiction (i.e. city, county, municipality, etc.)
Your FPL project manager will also review and discuss any construction fees related to your project.
It’s important that you and FPL are fully aligned for successful completion of the project. During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements, and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items may be considered:
- Project agreements, forms, permits, inspections and easements
- Existing easements and any re-platting requirements for the proposed worksite
- Service availability and fault current letters
- FPL equipment relocations or removals that may be required for your project
- Temporary power for the construction site or sales trailer
- Location and type of electric service
- Building voltage requirements, equipment location (inside or outside the building)
- Review, understand and mutually agree on the FPL and Customer responsibilities
- FPL’s designated point of service delivery. Typically, the point of delivery for an overhead service will be the customer’s weather head located at or near the portion of the building closest to FPL’s available source.
- Lighting plan FPL can illuminate public or private roads. We offer a variety of lighting options which we will install and maintain.
- Landscaping plans should always consider the location of FPL equipment.
- View the “Right Tree, Right Place” brochure for information on planting trees around FPL poles and overhead and underground lines.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL. This reference manual contains helpful information on FPL voltage standards, FPL Points of Service, FPL approved meter can enclosures, customer electrical installation specifications, safety guidelines, and more. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your new commercial project:
- Section II: Application for Electric Service
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- Section IV: Service and Meter Connections
- Section V: Requirements for Transformers Situated on Customer Property
- A – Padmounted Transformer Requirements
- B – Vault Requirements
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Prior to construction, your project manager will review the final steps needed for FPL to begin with you and your team. The following items will be considered:
- FPL design approval and project agreements
- Your construction schedule and electrical inspection dates
- Project site readiness
- FPL is required to inspect all customer installations of FPL material.
- Inspections and permits
- FPL will require the U.S. postal addresses for every unit.
- FPL will need the U.S. postal address to your project to create an FPL billing account.
- When installing a new meter, the city or municipality is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Construction fees
- Depending upon the scope of the work and the FPL Electric Tariff, you may be required to pay construction fees – Contribution in Aid of Construction. These fees are calculated based on the FPL Electric Tariff.
Prior to beginning work, FPL may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. A final review of the construction schedule will be performed.
When connecting new equipment and new customers to the electrical grid, FPL conducts a grid system check to ensure the installation of safe, reliable power. Once the new installation is approved and the job site is ready, work can begin.
Your building may have multiple metered locations. FPL will need a unique address for each meter. The service and meter to each metered location will only be installed or connected once the transformer serving the meter is energized.
You are responsible for arranging inspections of the electric panel for each residential and non-residential service by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Once inspections have been completed and approved, contact FPL to schedule the service connection and meter installation.
Please contact your FPL project manager with your temporary for test inspection dates so that we can make every attempt to provide you adequate time to electrically test your building equipment.
FPL will use the U.S. postal address provided for each metered location to establish a billing account. To open a new FPL customer billing account, visit FPL.com or contact Customer Service at 1-800-226-3545. A security deposit will be required. The new billing account will become active after FPL receives the electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), and after we install the energized service and meter.
Residential Multiple Occupancy Building
FPL considers a building with five or more dwelling units as a multi-occupancy building. To begin your project with FPL, apply online. Your application should be submitted in the early stages of your project. FPL will review your application and assign a dedicated project manager to your project.
Once your application has been submitted, the following information about the single family home project must be provided to the FPL project manager:
- Detailed project plans, including site, electrical, paving, survey, drainage and landscaping (Digital files acceptable).
- Unit sizes, A/C size in tons, and voltage requirements
- Padmounted, Vault, Loop, and Throw-over service
- Lighting plans
- Your construction schedule
- Property easements. FPL requires easements for all its distribution facilities placed on the private property except for a service lateral to a single customer.
- FPL accepts two types of easements recorded in the public records department of the county. A formal easement accurately describes the area within a specific parcel of property. A platted easement is an agreed upon area in the parcel of property that is reserved for the installation of public utilities. The platted easement is completed before the plat process is finished.
- Necessary building and zoning permits required by the governing jurisdiction (i.e. city, county, municipality, etc.)
Your FPL project manager will also review and discuss any construction fees related to your project.
It’s important that you and FPL are fully aligned for successful completion of the project. During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items should be considered:
- Project agreements, forms, permits, inspections and easements
- Existing easements and any re-platting requirements for the proposed worksite
- Service availability and fault current letters
- FPL equipment relocations or removals that may be required for your project
- Temporary power for the construction site or sales trailer
- The location and type of electric service
- Building voltage requirements, equipment location (inside or outside the building)
- Review, understand and mutually agree on the FPL and Customer responsibilities
- FPL’s designated point of service delivery.
- Typically, the point of delivery for an overhead service will be the customer’s weather head located at or near the portion of the building closest to FPL’s available source.
- Lighting plan
- FPL can illuminate public or private roads. We offer a variety of lighting options which we will install and maintain.
- FPL can illuminate public or private roads. We offer a variety of lighting options which we will install and maintain.
- Landscaping plans should always consider the location of FPL equipment.
- View Right Tree, Right Place for information on planting trees around FPL poles and overhead and underground lines.
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS). This reference manual contains helpful information on FPL voltage standards, FPL points of service, FPL approved meter can enclosures, customer electrical installation specifications, safety guidelines and more. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your new single family home:
- Section II: Application for Electric Service
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- Section IV: Service and Meter Connections
- Section V: Requirements for Transformers Situated on Customer Property
- A: Padmounted Transformer Requirements
- B: Vault Requirements
- C: Stack Vault Requirements
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Prior to construction, your project manager will review the final steps needed for FPL to begin with you and your team. The following items will be considered:
- FPL design approval and project agreements
- Your construction schedule
- Project site readiness
- FPL is required to inspect all customer installations of FPL material.
- Inspections and permits
- FPL will require the U.S. postal addresses for every unit
- FPL will need the U.S. postal address to your project to create an FPL billing account.
- When installing a new meter, the city or municipality is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Construction fees
- Depending upon the scope of the work and the FPL Electric Tariff, you may be required to pay construction fees (Contribution in Aid of Construction). These fees are calculated based on the FPL Electric Tariff.
Prior to beginning work, FPL may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. A final review of the construction schedule will be performed.
When connecting new equipment and new customers to the electrical grid, FPL conducts a grid system check to ensure the installation of safe, reliable power. Once the new installation is approved and the job site is ready, work can begin. FPL typically installs and energizes the main power lines and transformers first. This is also known as “feeder and backbone installation.” The secondary and service wires and cables are installed after the feeder and backbone installation. Depending upon the negotiations, FPL or the customer may own the secondary and service cables.
Your building will have many metered installations. For every metered unit FPL will need a unique address. The service and meter to each metered location will only be installed or connected once the transformer serving the meter is energized.
You are responsible for arranging inspections of the electric panel for each residential and non-residential service by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Once inspections have been completed and approved, contact FPL to schedule the service connection and meter installation.
FPL will use the U.S. postal address provided for each metered location to establish a billing account. To open a new FPL customer billing account, visit FPL.com or contact Customer Service at 1-800-226-3545. A security deposit will be required. The new billing account will become active after FPL receives the electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and after we install the energized service and meter.
Seasonal
To begin your project with FPL, apply online. Your application should be submitted in the early stages of your project. FPL will review your application and assign a dedicated project manager to your project.
If this temporary electric service request is part of a permanent FPL project, your FPL project manager can work with you to obtain temporary power as part of the permanent project.
FPL provides temporary power to construction sites, sales trailers and seasonal business sites. However, temporary power may not be available at your project site from the onset. Contact FPL early to ensure clear understanding of timelines and availability. There can be cases where temporary service is not available.
The following information for your temporary electrical service must be gathered and provided to your FPL project manager:
- Temporary service electrical load diagram
- Temporary property easements may be required
- Your construction schedule
- Necessary building and zoning permits required by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Your FPL project manager will also review and discuss the construction fees related to your temporary electric service. Your FPL project manager will also review and discuss the construction fees related to your temporary electric service.
During this step, FPL will define the project scope, cost and schedule. FPL will also prepare engineering and construction prints, determine construction fees, execute project agreements, and complete an inventory of required materials.
The following items may be considered:
- Project agreements, forms, permits, inspections and easements
- Temporary for test inspection dates
- Review, understand and mutually agree on the FPL and Customer responsibilities
- FPL’s designated point of service delivery.
- Existing FPL facilities with available load near your project
- Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL.
- This reference manual contains helpful information on FPL voltage standards, FPL Points of Service, FPL approved meter can enclosures, customer electrical installation specifications, safety guidelines, and more. The following section may be especially useful when preparing for your temporary electrical service:
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
- G – Temporary Construction Service
- Section IV: Service and Meter Connections
- Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
- Section III: Electric Service Provisions
Once the project plan is created, the project moves into the pre-construction phase. At this stage, a baseline project scope and an estimated timeline should be established. Any changes to the scope or schedule may jeopardize the mutually agreed upon in-service date.
Prior to construction, your project manager will review the final steps needed for FPL to begin with you and your team. The following items will be considered:
- FPL design approval and project agreements
- Your construction schedule and electrical inspection dates
- Project site readiness
- FPL is required to inspect all customer installations of FPL material.
- Inspections and permits
- FPL will need the U.S. postal address to your project and will create an account with that address and a suffix (i.e. #CNST, #SALES TRAILER, #TENT)
- When installing a new meter, the city or municipality is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
- Construction fee
- Based on the FPL Electric Tariff, you will be required to pay a construction fee - Contribution in Aid of Construction.
Prior to beginning work, FPL may schedule a pre-construction on-site meeting to discuss the site conditions, job site access and special requirements. A final review of the construction schedule will be performed.
When connecting new equipment and new customers to the electrical grid, FPL conducts a grid system check to ensure the installation of safe, reliable power. Once the new installation is approved and the job site is ready, work can begin.
You are responsible for arranging inspections of the electric panel for each residential and non-residential service by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Once inspections have been completed and approved, contact FPL to schedule the service connection and meter installation.
Standby
To schedule a Standby appointment, you must create an account and apply online. The self-service option is only available for specific work types and can be scheduled one to two weeks after creating your application. For other service types, please complete the online application and an FPL Construction office representative will contact you.
In order to successfully schedule a standby appointment, please note the following:
If your request is being made in order to perform work on the meter enclosure, such as when relocating or effecting repairs to the can or disconnect panel, it is necessary to receive an electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to scheduling the appointment. This will require the aid of a licensed electrician.
If the associated electrical work is being completed in Miami-Dade County, an inspection must be received by FPL prior to requesting the appointment.
If your request requires any of the following, the request will be coordinated by an FPL project manager and will not allow customer self-scheduling through the application. Please complete the online application and an FPL Construction office representative will contact you.
When a standby requires a crew for more than 4+ hours
When the standby type is Core Drilling for either a Vault/Mat or Manhole
When a device needs to be de-energized for the following standby types:
Digging near underground primary cable
Installing bends into a switch cabinet
Installing conduit and cable into a pad-mounted transformer
Pulling secondary cable from existing conduit
Customer ground strap removal
Untapping large secondary cable
Damaged service in need of repairs
When the work involves pulling secondary cable from existing conduit and the following conditions are met:
When three or more sets of cable are being pulled into and existing transformer
When eight or more sets of cable are being pulled into conduit for a new dedicated project transformer
An FPL project manager will help you to define the appointment scope, review your application and work with you to determine the specific steps to follow. Depending on the nature of the work you are performing, it may be necessary to provide your project manager with a set of finalized electrical plans that have been approved by the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
While it generally takes one to two weeks before an appointment is scheduled, you will be notified and provided with an appointment date on a case-by-case basis. Performing any kind of electrical work to the meter enclosure and/or disconnect panel will require an electrical inspection from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). The owner of the meter enclosure and panel will be responsible for scheduling this inspection if it is necessary. FPL is required to receive the electrical inspection directly from the AHJ. FPL is unable to schedule your reconnection appointment without this inspection.
The following items will be considered:
For all meter work, an inspection is required for reconnection. The governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is required to approve the customer’s electrical installation and provide FPL with the authorization to connect power.
Review and discuss the amount of time required for the work with your FPL project manager.
Refer to the Electric Service Standards (ESS) to further prepare your project for FPL. The following sections may be especially useful when preparing for your single-family home electric service:
Section III: Electric Service Provision
I: Change in Service Requirements
Section VI: Metering Equipment
F: Relocation or Upgrade of Metering Equipment
Section VII: Approved Metering Equipment Enclosure List
On the appointment day and time, an FPL crew will arrive to standby while you complete the work. Please maintain the proper clearances to all FPL equipment as described by the Notification of FPL facilities document. Once the work is complete and an inspection is received from the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), the FPL crew will reconnect the service.
If there are any changes or complications while performing the work that could prevent or delay the FPL crew from reconnecting the service, please contact your FPL project manager.
Note: FPL standby appointments that exceed four hours will incur a cost to the customer. All work expected to exceed four hours must be communicated to FPL prior to the appointment date to secure the crew for this extended period. Please review with your FPL project representative prior to making the appointment.
Vault Mat Vegetation Removal
To submit a Vegetation Removal request for a mat or vault, you must create an account and apply online. The self-service option is only available for specific work types and can be scheduled one to two weeks after creating your application. For other service types, please complete the online application and an FPL Construction office representative will contact you.
In order to successfully request vegetation removal, please note the following:
At least one image upload of the vegetation in question is required to submit a request
A description of the vegetation you wish to have removed
Answers to the following questions must be provided:
"Is this to remove vines climbing up to the top of the structure?"
"Is there a tree hanging out over the top of the structure?"
An FPL project manager will help you to define the appointment scope, review your application and work with you to determine the specific steps to follow to ensure accessibility to the FPL facility.
While it generally takes one to two weeks before a request can be completed, the project manager may need to coordinate with two different departments to complete your request.
On the date an FPL crew is scheduled to arrive, please ensure accessibility to the portion of the property where the vegetation needs to be removed.
Note: It is the responsibility of the property owner to hire a qualified line-clearing professional to trim vegetation near your service line, which travels from the pole to the house or business structure. You must register and create an FPL Project Portal account in order to schedule a free disconnect/reconnect of your service line to allow your specialty-trained and qualified line-clearing professional to perform the work. The account allows you to authorize a line-clearing professional to submit the disconnect/reconnect request on your behalf or search for the closest Service Center location.