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City of Largo (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
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
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, FL statute, PE Letter & Calcs. WS 145 MPH


Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line 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

ESS shall only be installed in the following locations:

(1) In attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living area and sleeping units in accordance with the local building code

(2) In detached garages and detached accessory structures

(3) Outdoors on exterior walls or on the ground located a minimum of 3 ft (914 mm) from doors and windows

(4) In enclosed utility closets and storage or utility spaces. [NFPA 855 (2020):15.6.1] Shall detail the locations of all doors and windows for verification of compliance with the aforementioned code.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Roof Plan

Wind speed must be listed on plans.

Roof Plan Notes

Layout subject to change.

Electrical Diagram Notes

Interconnection Method subject to change

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

TECO Placard

  • Required when the utility provider is Tampa Electric Company (TECO).
  • Warehouse orders and keeps these placards in stock.

Custom Placards (6x8)

  • Order 2 placards from:
  • Email the current site plan (Site Placard Sheet) to the vendor when placing the order.


Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes
  • AHJ has request concrete footers
  • utilize iron ridge with this AHJ
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Largo (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.