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County of Polk (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

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

Flatten plans before sending for stamps.

Plans need to be together in one file. 

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

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

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [Wind Speed: 145mph]

Label Page
  • Provide label outlining installing contractors name, and emergency contact number, per section 11.12, of NFPA-1
Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes

Placard is required if the utility is Lakeland Electric

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

SETBACK FROM FRONT OF PROPERTY IS 100'

All ground-mounted solar panels and solar energy systems shall comply with the following:

 1. Shall be located on lots or parcels a minimum of 15,000 square feet in size.

2. All setback requirements for accessory structures shall be met.

3. Shall be located in the side or rear yard (may be allowed in the front yard with a 100-foot setback from all rights-of-way).

4. For lots less than one acre in size, all ground-mounted solar panels and solar energy systems shall not exceed 10 feet in height when utilized in conjunction with residential properties or structures; all other uses and properties shall comply with the structure height requirements for the applicable land use district; and,

5. For lots less than one acre in size, the total surface area of all ground-mounted solar panels and solar energy systems shall not exceed 800 square feet when in a residential land use district or lot containing a residential structure. (Look up on zillow/redfin to see lot size)

Setback Front Yard
100
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Polk (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.