The Duct Certification is a City of Cape Coral Building Division form on which a license holder certifies that new duct work, or a modified existing duct system, complies with Section 403 of the Florida Energy Conservation Code (FBC Energy). It is one of the Cape Coral permit documents the city lists for air conditioning work, and the city marks it mandatory when new duct work is installed or an existing duct system is modified. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original in its Permit Document Center.
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What is Duct Certification – Cape Coral, FL?
The Duct Certification is the City of Cape Coral Building Division form for installation of new duct work or modification of the existing duct system, in which the license holder certifies compliance with the Florida Energy Conservation Code (FBC Energy, Section 403).
The printed statement says the license holder has installed new, or modified the existing, duct work associated with the HVAC system referenced by the permit number on the form, and that it complies with FBC Energy Code Book, Section 403.2. Three check boxes record specifics:
- where existing ducts were modified, they have been sealed using reinforced mastic or a code-approved equivalent;
- ducts are located within conditioned space (Section C403.2.9.1.1);
- the system was tested as per FBC Energy Code Book, section 403.2.2.1.
The form also states that all new duct work is to comply with FBC Energy Code Book 403.2 and FBC Mechanical Code Book chapter 6. It is headed "To be left onsite and picked up by inspector", so it is a document for the inspection, not a permit application. The city's Permit Document Center lists it under Miscellaneous Documents, marked "Mandatory when installing new or modifying existing duct system", and again among the documents for Air Conditioning (AC) Change Out - Includes Solar, next to the trade and miscellaneous applications and the HVAC Data Sheet. The revision printed on the form is Last Rev. 02/16/2019.
Who needs to file Duct Certification – Cape Coral, FL?
The license holder responsible for the HVAC work signs this form. The certification names the contractor and license number, and the signature block is "Name of License Holder (print or type)", "Signature of License Holder" and "Date".
You need it when you install new duct work, or modify the existing duct system, tied to a permit for an HVAC system. The City of Cape Coral's Permit Document Center marks the form "Mandatory when installing new or modifying existing duct system".
Others who may handle the form:
- Property owners, who are named in the Owner line but do not sign the certification.
- Inspectors, who pick the form up at the site.
The form and the city page do not list any exclusions or describe who may sign for the license holder. For questions about a particular permit, contact the City of Cape Coral Building Division.
When to file Duct Certification – Cape Coral, FL
Complete the Duct Certification when new duct work is installed or the existing duct system is modified under an HVAC permit. The form refers to the permit already issued (the Permit # line) and asks for a Final Inspection Date, so it is filled in with the job's permit details.
The form is marked "To be left onsite and picked up by inspector", which means it must be at the job site for the inspector to collect. No separate due date, expiration or renewal period is printed on it. The city's Permit Document Center describes it as mandatory when installing new or modifying existing duct systems.
How to fill out Duct Certification – Cape Coral, FL
Enter owner and permit number
Write the property owner's name on the Owner line and the permit number for the HVAC system on the Permit # line.
Enter the site address
Fill in the Site Address, City and Zip lines for the property where the duct work was installed or modified.
Enter contractor and license number
Write the contractor's name on the Contractor line and the license number on the License # line.
Enter the final inspection date
Write the date on the Final Inspection Date line.
Read the certification statement
The form states the license holder has installed new or modified existing duct work for the permitted HVAC system and that it complies with FBC Energy Code Book, Section 403.2.
Check the boxes that apply
Check the box for existing ducts sealed with reinforced mastic or a code-approved equivalent where modified, the box for ducts located within conditioned space (Section C403.2.9.1.1), and the box for the system tested per section 403.2.2.1, as each applies to your job.
Print the license holder's name
Type or print the name of the license holder in the Name of License Holder field.
Sign and date the form
The license holder signs in the Signature of License Holder field and enters the date.
Review, download and leave onsite
Check the permit number, address and checked boxes, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and leave it at the job site for the inspector.
How to submit Duct Certification – Cape Coral, FL
The Duct Certification is not mailed or uploaded according to the form: it is left onsite and picked up by the inspector.
- Onsite: complete and sign the form, then leave it at the job site. The form's header says it is "To be left onsite and picked up by inspector".
- Where to get the form: the City of Cape Coral publishes it in the Permit Document Center, under Miscellaneous Documents and within the Air Conditioning (AC) Change Out - Includes Solar list.
The form prints no mailing address, portal or fee, and names no other channel. For any other requirement tied to your permit, contact the City of Cape Coral Building Division. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channel above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Taking the completed form away instead of leaving it onsite; the form says it is to be left onsite and picked up by the inspector.
- Leaving the Permit # blank or entering a number that is not the permit for the HVAC system the duct work belongs to.
- Leaving the license holder's printed name, signature or date blank on the certification block.
- Checking the box about sealing existing ducts with reinforced mastic or a code-approved equivalent when no existing ducts were modified; the statement applies where modified.
- Checking the box that the system was tested per section 403.2.2.1 when no test was done.
- Treating the form as optional on a duct job; the city marks it mandatory when installing new or modifying existing duct systems.
- Omitting the Contractor name or License # from the top block.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Duct Certification form in Cape Coral?
It is a City of Cape Coral Building Division form on which the license holder certifies that new duct work, or a modified existing duct system, complies with Section 403 of the Florida Energy Conservation Code (FBC Energy). It is left onsite for the inspector.
Is the Duct Certification mandatory?
The City of Cape Coral's Permit Document Center describes it as mandatory when installing new or modifying existing duct system. It is also listed among the documents for Air Conditioning (AC) Change Out - Includes Solar.
Who signs the Duct Certification?
The license holder signs. The form has a Name of License Holder line to print or type, a Signature of License Holder line and a date. It also lists the contractor and license number at the top.
Where do I send the Duct Certification?
You do not send it. The form is headed "To be left onsite and picked up by inspector", so you leave the completed, signed form at the job site. It prints no mailing address, portal or other channel.
Where do I find the Duct Certification form for a Cape Coral permit?
The city publishes it in its Permit Document Center, under Miscellaneous Documents and in the Air Conditioning (AC) Change Out - Includes Solar category. The same center lists other documents for each type of Cape Coral permit.
Can I fill out the Duct Certification online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to the City of Cape Coral and does not submit the form; you leave it onsite for the inspector.
Which code sections does the Duct Certification cite?
It cites FBC Energy Code Book, Section 403.2, section 403.2.2.1 for testing, Section C403.2.9.1.1 for ducts in conditioned space, and FBC Mechanical Code Book chapter 6 for new duct work.
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