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City of Tallahassee (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 Enforced0

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
Other (See Submission Notes)
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


Obtain a Digital signature thru a Certificate Authority OR complete the city provided form that allows for a digital notary to verify drawings signed by a licensed individual. http://www.talgov.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/growth/pdf/orig-doc-notary-affadavit.pdf

Stamp Location On Plans
Center
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
120
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE / EE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. FL statue Letter required the plans required to be separated, sealed, and stamped per page for submission. Provide 3rd party certificate authority on all sheets. Plans are not allowed to be self certified by the Engineer. Provide separate PDF sheets for separate reviews for Structural and Electrical reviewers. Digital separated stamped pages in a zip file


Digitally Verified Signature


Obtain a Digital signature thru a Certificate Authority OR complete the city provided form that allows for a digital notary to verify drawings signed by a licensed individual. http://www.talgov.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/growth/pdf/orig-doc-notary-affadavit.pdf

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
0.91

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

POWERWALL PROJECTS ATTACH THIS TO PLANS "Template - Attestation Letter - IX" (SEE FILES)

Cover Page


Site Notes

All Jobs [The visible Lockable labeled disconnect is within 10FT of the utility meter]

Roof Plan


Electrical Diagram

Provide max AC output current of equipment

Show two ground rods on electrical diagram.

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [The visible Lockable labeled disconnect is within 10FT of the utility meter]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 LABEL

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

REQUIRES CUSTOM PLACARD

6 X 6

WITH DETAILED LAYOUT OF THE ARRAYS

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 Tallahassee (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.