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County of Volusia (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 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
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 ; HVHZ

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

_**PE Instructions:**_ SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 145 MPH ** _Designer Instructions:_** Per NFPA 11.12.3.2 - A vegetation management plan or noncombustible base (e.g. gravel) acceptable to the AHJ shall be installed and maintained under and around the installation. [a past project. DCR 051721] NFPA labels are required on BOS [NFPA 11.12.2.1] See NFPA Required Labels in Files section of this page. **All plans shall reference the FFPC 7TH ed. of NFPA 1 & 101, 2018 and show all details as outlined in NFPA 1, 11.12 through 11.12.3.3 and NFPA 70, as it applies to the scope of work. Plans must show all dimensions of pathways, street and driveway views along with roof access. Additionally plans shall show all stickers and MUST INCLUDE the Emergency Responder sticker outlined in NFPA 1, 11.12.2.1.1.1., 11.12.2.1.1.1.2, 11.12.2.1.1.2 AND 11.12.2.1.1.3. **


Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS IN GARAGE WILL REQUIRE SMOKE DETECTOR TO BE INSTALLED 12IN FROM CEILING ABOVE BATTERY

SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED ON EXTERIOR OF GARAGE DOOR.

(a) “Energy Storage System” with symbol of lightning bolt in a triangle.

(b) Type of technology associated with the ESS.

(c) Special hazards associated with this type of system.

(d) Type of suppression system (if any) installed in the area of the ESS.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020 EMERGENCY

Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes

EMERGENCY RESPONDER: THIS SOLAR PV SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION TO SHUT DOWN ENTIRE PV SYSTEM. This sticker needs to be on the equipment. This is a special sticker specific to this AHJ. If we don't have it, we will fail.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Please provide a signed and sealed survey of the property that is less than 5 years old. Plans need to show distance from the house of system. If ground mount is located near an area where vehicles will be, ie near the driveway or garage, project will require some sort of bollard/protection from vehicular damage. Ground mount shall require gravel, concrete or other similar material under arrays for fire prevention.

Setback Front Yard
40
Setback Back Yard
20
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Volusia (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.