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County of Bay (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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

Revision Required
1
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

FL Statute letter required

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
141
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

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

Calculations should include: at minimum, the address of the property, wind speed it’s evaluated for, the demand load per roof zone, the space between mounts per roof zone, type of mounts to be used, and layout of mounts/rails and mounts, all for the specific roof.

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Add the following to the title block under staff signature:

State of Florida


Fill out B37 Florida Product Approval form located in files section.

Roof Plan

Need to show rail and attachment points on roof plan

When blocking is indicated as required, please indicate where blocking need to be added

Attachment Detail


Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required Pictures of MSP and Breakers required, deadfront off No breaker tie ins on a hot bus.

Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

* The limits of clearing, grading, and area of land disturbance must be clearly identified and distinguished from those areas of trees and understory which are to be preserved


* Erosion and Sedimentation Control measures are required to be shown on site plan. Indicate at a minimum the proposed locations for the installation of Silt Fence and a stone Construction Entrance.


* Provide the existing Topographic Contours, and any relevant spot elevations, of the lot and any proposed grade changes based on NAVD 88 datum. Show both existing and proposed drainage patterns

* Indicate if the proposed building/dwelling/accessory structure is located within the 100-year Floodplain.


* Provide the existing Base Flood Elevation (BFE), existing Design Flood Elevation (DFE), and the proposed Finished Floor Elevations (FFE) along with the proposed final grade elevations at the building corners and at the mid point of all exterior walls


* Provide spot elevations and invert elevations of the nearest drainage structure or ditch line that will collect and convey stormwater runoff


* show the location of any streams, ponds, surface waters, or wetlands on the lot or within 100-linear feet of the lot's boundary lines. Show wetland area setback and buffer distances from wetlands noting that there is a minimum 30-foot buffer from wetlands and shorelines


* Identify the locations of all existing and proposed underground utilities. This would include water service line connections and meter boxes, irrigation system service line connections and meter boxes, sanitary sewer lines and cleanouts, and on-site septic systems, drain fields, or wells.

* Identify and show onsite easement, both existing and proposed.


* Provide locations of geotechnical investigation soil borings and hand augers, if applicable


* Provide the post-development impervious surface ratio (ISR) calculation (percentage of impervious coverage) and maximum ISR allowed by Ordinance.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Bay (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.