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City of Palm Desert
Special Event Guidelines
Temporary Generators
A temporary generator permit is required for the temporary installation of electric
generators at special events, commercial and industrial facilities to ensure that the
electrical installation meets the safety requirements of the California Electrical and Fire
Code. A temporary generator permit is only valid for 90 days from the date of permit
issuance as allowed by the California Electrical Code for temporary wiring (CEC
590.3(b)). After 90 days, the generator shall either be removed, the installation
permitted on a permanent basis using permanent wirin g methods or the temporary
permit renewed.
The following is required for a permit:
1. Approval from Planning Department (TUP)
2. Building and Safety Application completed
3. Site Plan showing:
Location of generators (20 ft. away from buildings)
One extinguisher per generator (20B:C)
Wires
Show enclosure from public. Generators shall be isolated from contact with the
public by fencing, enclosure, or other approved means. CFC Section 3104.20
Note on site plan stating method of grounding
Verification/Approval for generator from AQMD:
Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP)
Call AQMD's PERP Hotline: 1-877-810-6995
Fire Department Inspection and fee is also required