City of Lake Worth Beach (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2017

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical

Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2017

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)

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 0

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: 0

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 170

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes

SE & EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs. Include Utility Bill when sending out for stamps. WS 170 A signed and sealed letterhead statement from a currently licensed Florida Professional Engineer attesting to the Address, DC size and annual KWH production of the system for the first 12 months.

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: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: System size can not be greater than the annual production for the home. The plan checker uses the PV WATT website to calculate the annual production.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim