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City of Cape Coral (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: BUILDING

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: RESIDENTIAL

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: MECHANICAL

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: PLUMBING

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: FUEL GAS

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: ENERGY CONSERVATION

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: EXISTING BUILDING

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: ACCESSIBILITY

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE (NFPA)

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

2020 7TH EDITION FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
160
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, PE Letter / Calcs & FL Statute. WS 160

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96
BOS Restrictions

5/16/24 Taps must be made with UL list and NEC 230.46 compliant connectors. IPC 250-4/0. See spec sheets in files section.


(N) LINESIDE TAP VIA UL LISTED CONNECTORS SUITABLE FOR USE ON THE LINE SIDE OF THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

LST SPEC SHEET ADD TO LST PROJECTS

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Layout subject to change.]

Electrical Diagram

LINE SIDE TAP

  • LEADER MUST READ (N)LINESIDE TAP VIA UL LISTED CONNECTORS SUITABLE FOR USE ON THE LINE SIDE OF THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT
  • EGC MUST BE MIN #6AWG
  • BOND NEUTRAL AND GROUND IN FUSED DISCO, REMOVE EGC FROM DISCO TO POI
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Interconnection Method subject to change]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 EMERGENCY CAD BLOCK


CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER verbiage on the placard

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Plastic engraved placards are required for AC disconnect and Inverter

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Cape Coral (FL) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.