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County of Pasco (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 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

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
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

For MPU projects, please also EE stamp the single page line diagram PDF for the permit team to use in obtaining an MPU permit

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes
  • If there are not any panels on the other side of the ridge or valley then the setbacks are not required
  • Remember to make use of empty roofs. Make sure you cite the current building code, 2020 Florida Building Code. Add "R" meaning "Residential". Then the section number.
  • e.g. A leader pointing to an empty roof can say (without the quotation marks), "Fire and emergency access for this and any adjacent plane. 2020 FBC R324.6" ////////end DL notes

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load Notes

0 PSF

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

No alterations can be made after stamping.

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line 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

No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

MPU:

  • Designer to upload a PDF with just the line diagram page for the permitting team to use to pull an MPU permit. They cannot use the full PV set for the MPU permit. The ELD PDF must be EE stamped, in addition to a complete Plans PDF.
Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Layout subject to change.]

Electrical Diagram

MPU:

  • Designer to upload a PDF with just the line diagram page for the permitting team to use to pull an MPU permit. They cannot use the full PV set for the MPU permit. The ELD PDF must be EE stamped, in addition to a complete Plans PDF.
Label Page
  • Provide label outlining installing contractors name, and emergency contact number, per section 11.12, of NFPA-1
  • If Tampa Electric, a Hard Placard is required that reads "on site generation utility disconnect switch"
Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes

Line side tap does not need to be a revision in Pasco County. If a project is failed at inspection due to a line side tap interconnection call them. Cameron lead electrical inspector- TECO PLACARD REQUIRED.

Non Standard Revision Requirements

Narrative letter required for resubmission

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Site plan must show all property lines, streets and structures on the lot. The location of proposed ground mounted panels with all setbacks to property lines shall be marked clearly.

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