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County of Martin (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 7-22

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

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

AHJ REQUESTED ROOF ACCESS POINT & ACCESS AND PATHWAYS

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
160
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

SE & EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute, PE Letter & Calcs.

For Engineer:

  • 2023 8th Edition FBC, 2023 8th Edition FRC
  • ASCE 7-22, and 2018 NDS Risk Category II Wind Speed: 160 MPH Ult $ 124 mph nom (3 sec gust), Exposure Category C
  • Partially/fully Enclosed Method
  • Ground Snow Load - 0
  • Changes needs to be clouded in red

Existing Systems

  • Provide a letter verify the existing roof system, with the additional loading (gravity and uplift), will be able to structurally support the panels and all additional loading.
  • The letter must be signed, dated, and sealed by the Architect of Record (F.S. 481.221(2)) or the Engineer of Record (F.S. 471.025(1)). 7th Edition (2020) FBC/Residential 107.3

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
0.96

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

See Structural Notes FLATTEN PLANS BEFORE SENDING TO THE ENGINEER All revisions must be clouded in black ink

Roof Plan

Setbacks required **AHJ REQUESTED ROOF ACCESS POINT & ACCESS AND PATHWAYS**

Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes

Proper stickers are required to be in place

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Martin (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.