City of Sunrise (FL)

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)

NFPA 1 (2021Ed) SECTION 11.12

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-22

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status

Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

1

Rough Inspection

Footing inspection

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 - SIF must have fill out Legal Description and Folio/Property ID/STRAP # from the Property Appraiser records.

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 ; HVHZ

Snow Load

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

48

Structural Notes

• Stamp Tech Instructions:
• Pre-fill the SBI/SIF aka Special Inspector Form before sending to PE for stamps. (see files section at the bottom of DB for the form) Request that PE provide the SIF (Special Inspection Form) and LOI (Letter of Intent) _
• PE Instructions:
• SE / EE digital stamps and signatures on all PV Plans pages 1-10. Each page listed on the table of content MUST be stamped by the engineer. FL Statute, PE Letter / Calcs, & Special Inspector Form aka SIF, and Letter of Intent. (see notes below for explanation)
• EITHER All pages of the structural calcs need to have stamps and signatures or a stamped and signed index page needs to be included in the calcs letter.
• AHJ requires all documents and Plans to include original handwritten signatures, handwritten date, and seal. The date of signature must be immediately adjacent to the deal on all signed pages
• Provide letter of intent of inspections from Special Inspector signed and sealed. FBC-110.10.1 - Fill out Legal Description and Folio/Property ID/STRAP # from the Property Appraiser records.
• This is 2 hand signed, dated and sealed letters from special inspector noting what inspection he will be performing (solar panel to truss connections) letters to have site specific info. (job address and permit number) fbc-110.10.1. The letter of intent must have no mention of an inspection being performed by photographs. Please have the PE leave a line for the permitting team to add the permit number before submitting to the AHJ. An example letter of intent has been uploaded to the files below for reference. **(See _ _Letter of Intent - Signed__ in the file section for reference)**** On the Special Inspector Form, the engineer is to sign both on the engineer signature line and over his seal.

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

ADD SIF TO ALL PROJECTS (SEE FILES)

APPROVED PLANSET FOR CORRECT REFERENCE OF REQUIREMENTS

• Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is required for the panels, sealant, and rails along with the spec sheet.
• Provide letter of intent of inspections from Special Inspector signed and sealed.
• FBC-110.10.1 NOA (notice of approval) MUST be included with plans. PDF is uploaded below
• If there is a DCR, all changes MUST be clouded in Red. If they are not, AHJ will reject the DCR
• Font size must be large enough to be easily read without zooming in on the PDF

Cover Page

All Projects:

• Add a note to the cover page that we are compliant with High Velocity wind loads ASCE 7-22, Risk Category 2 170 mph and Exposure Category C. FBC-1620.1, .2 and .3
• NOA 19-0429.02 is to show compliance with the 2023 FBC page E-1 and installation drawing page 1. FBC-1522.2, 1625.1

Cover Page Notes

Site

• Provide roof access location(s) on the drawing (11.12.2.2.1)

Site Notes

All Jobs [Plans are in compliance with ASCE 7-22. FBC-1620.1]

Roof Plan

• Review section 11.12.2.2.2.1 and show compliance with number and locations of 36-inch pathways.
• Show roof wind pressure zones & wind design load calculations on roof plan

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Plans are in compliance with ASCE 7-22. FBC-1620.1]

Attachment Detail

• Do not use rail less Comp Shingle - Unirac Flashkit Pro (spec sheet is named 2021 - NOA Unirac in file section below) Tile - Snap'n'Rack Tile Hook (spec sheet is named NOA SnapNrack in file section below) The go to sealant that needs to be used here is M1. Include spec sheet into the plans as required by the AHJ.

Attachment Detail Notes

All Jobs [Plans are in compliance with ASCE 7-22. FBC-1620.1]

Electrical Diagram

• Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required All new PV systems need to be treated as a new service and therefore when doing a line side tap the ground wire needs to stop at the AC disconnect and that the system is then grounded via an alternate jumper.
• Do not list piercing taps for line side tap connections. The only fitting we can use for line side taps in these AHJs are insulated Polaris taps. 

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Plans are in compliance with ASCE 7-22. FBC-1620.1]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 EMERGENCY CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required

1

Non Standard Revision Requirements

• ALL changes must be clouded
• If system size changes, the system size info cover page should be clouded.
• We need to call out if the size, model, or both if the panel is changing.
• If submitting a second revision letter, do not include the previous revision items again. Remove them and only include new changes on the letter

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim