County of Pinellas (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: Storage Systems,MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: None

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

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: 145

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 48

Structural Notes

PE letter/PE calcs

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates,Load Relocation

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

702.4 Guidance

AHJ Enforcing NEC 702.4 (Optional Standby Systems) for ESS Will require us to only backup essential loads whose total demand does not exceed what the # of Batteries can provide E.g., 1x Tesla PW can export 20.8A, and so the total load demand in backup cannot exceed 20.8A as shown on planset load calculations (standard and optional acceptable).
Option 1: 702.4(B) EMS or Load Management Hardware Exception can be used in NEC 2020/2023 as to allow maximum capable backup loads (I.E.-SPAN).
Option 2: 220.87(1) Exception: Load Calculation based on Utility Meter Demand Data (Green Button - 15 min Interval over a 30 day period.)
Option 3: Load Calculations via Emporia Energy Monitoring (30 Day Period)
Option 4: Downsize loads

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements: WHEN DOING A WHOLE HOME BACKUP CONFIGURATION FOR TESLA BATTERIES WE NEED LOAD CALCULALIONS TO PROVE WE ARE NO EXCEEDING THE TESLA GATEWAY CAPACITY

Roof Plan Notes: All Jobs [Layout subject to change.]

Electrical Diagram Notes: All Jobs [Interconnection Method subject to change]

Label Page: FLORIDA - 2020

Custom Placards Required: 1

Placards Notes

If Tampa electric, please see utility database for placard requirements.

TECO - Tampa Electric Company

Non Standard Revision Requirements: Add Change in Panel Type Count and layout and make sure all pages are clouded. AHJ wants clear, exact wording of what changed, rather than phrases such as "slight layout change".

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim