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City of Fort Lauderdale (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
170
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

### SE & EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute, PE Letter & Calcs. ### Include Special Inspector Form WS 170 MPH Although the AHJ has transitioned to digital stamps, any permits that were originally submitted in person with wet stamps before the AHJ adopted the online submittal process will continue to need wet stamps and in person submissions. Please confirm the original type of stamp requested for each project and order wet or digital to match the original stamp type.

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ELEVATION PAGE IS REQUIRED

Please provide on plans the elevation of bottom of all new electrical panels/BOS. Must meet minimum requirements of BFE + 1.4'. Minimum elevation = 7.4' NAVD. Panel: 0369J/ AE 6'

ATTACH SIF TO LIGHTSPEED (SEE FILES)

Roof Plan


Attachment Detail Notes

All Jobs [Each attachment gets 1 lag. 3.5โ€ long by 5/16 diameter with a minimum 2.5โ€ embedment // Each lag to penetrate roof framing with existing 2.5โ€ embedment]

Electrical Diagram

Taps

  • Piercing taps NOT ALLOWED
  • UTILIZE Polaris taps. 
Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020 EMERGENCY CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements

AHJ requires only the pages that were revised

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 Fort Lauderdale (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.