City of Palm Bay (FL)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 8TH EDITION WITH PALM BAY AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL, 8TH EDITION
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, EXISTING BUILDING, 8TH EDITION
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, ENERGY CONSERVATION, 8TH EDITION
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, ACCESSIBILITY, 8TH EDITION
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL, 8TH EDITION
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PLUMBING, 8TH EDITION
2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, FUEL GAS, 8TH EDITION
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Testing
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
- Provide at least two pathways, each 36 inches wide (914 mm), on separate roof planes from the lowest roof edge to the ridge.
- At least one pathway must be on the street or driveway side of the roof.
- For roofs with photovoltaic arrays, provide a 36-inch wide pathway from the lowest roof edge to the ridge, either on the same roof plane as the array or an adjacent one.
- Pathways must be over areas that can support firefighters accessing the roof.
- Avoid placing pathways over obstructions like vent pipes, conduit, or mechanical equipment.
- For arrays covering up to 33% of the roof area, provide an 18-inch clear setback on both sides of the horizontal ridge.
- For arrays covering more than 33% of the roof area, provide a 36-inch clear setback on both sides of the horizontal ridge.
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 152
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
1) Plans must be submitted as a single digital PDF.
2) Every sheet must include:
- The printed name of the qualifier
- Their license number
- Their signature
3) For digital plans, a digital signature on the first sheet is acceptable, but every sheet must have a title block.
4) Engineers must complete the Advanced Florida Building Code, Current Edition continuing education class before submitting final engineering drawings to the building department
Before submitting, make sure all sheets meet these requirements to avoid delays.
Digitally Verified Signature
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- 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
- BOS Restrictions
Standard
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
- Cover Page
Standard
- Site
- Site Notes
All Jobs [WIND SPEED: 152]
- Roof Plan
- Attachment Detail
- Electrical Diagram
NEC 230.67 now requires a surge protection device to be installed.
NEC 230.85 now requires a disconnect outside for residential.
- Label Page
FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Standard GM requirements
- Setback Front Yard
- 10
- Setback Back Yard
- 5
- Setback Side Yard
- 5