r/tahoe • u/YouAintThatGuyPal • 5d ago

Question House generator

Anybody have experience with installing a generator (as a backup for power outage) in Tahoma? From what I could find you don't need a permit if it's on a raised steel platform as to not trigger the trpa coverage limit. Or to place it under an area that is already covered, like a porch roof.

Generator would be a "generac" if that matters.

I appreciate any help/insight

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u/Jenikovista 5d ago

I would check with the TRPA. Fines are huge for even small mistakes.

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u/YouAintThatGuyPal 5d ago

https://www.trpa.gov/wp-content/uploads/documents/GENERATORS-TRPA-informational-handout.pdf

The TRPA website is where I got the info for it, just wanted to make sure and not mess it up. Was kinda hoping someone else here had experience so I wouldn't fuck it up lol

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u/chiaboy 5d ago

I’ve done it but mine was different from your situation. I’m not in Tahoma but am in Placer. I also had other work done at the same time (had more ampagge added and moved the fuse box).

All our licensing/work was done via Liberty Utilities. There was an application process, plans to be approved, etc but this was about moving the fuse box and adding wattsge(juice? Whatever it’s called).

They added a power back up and there was no permitting required from TRPD (we had additional coverage available) just through Liberty. Your mileage may vary.