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County of Sarasota (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
Other (See Submission Notes)
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

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Date Plans are Stamped

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
160
Wind Notes

***ALWAYS USE THIS LINK  The link to this map is provided here:***

ASCE Hazard Tool


WIND SPEEDS FOR MOST OF THIS AREA ARE AT 150 OR HIGHER!!! Please note that the Sarasota County GIS Wind Speed Map is the only approved means of determining wind speed.

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- AS 3/25/2021 All stamps to be digitally signed and verifiable


Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

AHJ being very specific on

Please provide the wire size of the existing PV installation 

Please delete the tap box notes. ANY CHANGES from the approved line diagram will require a REVISION and service change inspection.

Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

PER AHJ "Any internal revisions made prior to submittal are completely irrelevant, and should not be noted on the plans, nor clouded. The only time I should see a revision sheet or clouds is after I fail the plans for technical issues."

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Layout subject to change]

Electrical Diagram

Please provide the wire size for feeder conductors on load size when Load side tap is done (between MSP and Subpanel)

TAPS

  • remove tap box note on FL tap disconnect
Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0

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 Sarasota (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.