County of Duval / City of Jacksonville (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)
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- 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
FL Statute Letter Required
Digitally Verified Signature
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 0
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 135
- Wind Notes
Enter address for wind speed:
https://hazards.atcouncil.org/
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
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
- 1
- ESS Notes
- DISCONNECT BETWEEN UM AND MID REQUIRED
- EACH generating and/or energy storage system (ESS) must have its own manual AC disconnect switch. The disconnect for the battery must be placed next to the battery. Disconnect(s) for the generation system(s) must be placed within 5 feet of the JEA meter and be capable of being locked in the open position with a JEA padlock.
- If multiple generating systems and/or energy storage systems exist behind the JEA revenue meter, one external AC isolation device must be installed for each to disconnect all generating equipment interconnected with that service.
- If any of the required disconnect switches cannot be located within 5 feet of the meter, the customer must provide a sign and permanently mount it next to the meter clearly stating location(s) of the switch(es).
- Disconnect switches must be in visible locations, and accessible to JEA personnel at all times.
- Site Plan must show the location of the generating system, JEA meter, inverter and all disconnect switches including battery disconnect.
- Production Meter not required.
AHJ follows NFPA 855 which restricts battery locations to the following:
- Attached garages
- Detached garages
- On exterior walls at least 3 ft (914 mm) way from doors or windows.
- Outdoors at least 3 ft (914 mm) way from doors or windows.
- Utility closets
- Storage or utility spaces
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- Local Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Electrical Diagram
TAPS
- PIERCING TAPS NOT ALLOWED
- UTILIZE POLARIS LUGS
- Utilize tap box for LST
- Label Page
FLORDIA 2020 CAD BLOCK
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
CUSTOM PLACARD 6 X 6 RED w/White Lettering
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
ONLY PROVIDE REVISED PAGES WITH A RESPONSE LETTER AND DELTA NUMBER
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Setback requirements vary by zone. Call or
e-mail
GM max height 15'. Anything higher needs approval from Zoning.
Ground screws allowed with engineer stamp.
There are no base material requirements.
All wiring and equipment shall be at or above the Design Flood Elevation.
Septic documentation can be gathered at Florida Department of Health