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City of Boca Raton (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
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
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
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
168
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C, HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

DIGITAL PLANS MUST BE SEPARATED in a zip file Flatten plans PDF / remove layers before sending to PE for stamps.

The City of Boca Raton Affidavit is required to be **wet** stamped/signed If a PE has already registered with the city, they do not need to re-register on every project.

SE & EE **digital** stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute, PE Letter & Calcs. WS 168 MPH

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

Plan Set Requirements

Flatten PDF plans / Remove layers Provide product submittals and listed installation instructions for the following: optimizers, solar panels, and inverter. Provide attachment system + module compatibility from manufacturer. This can typically be pulled from the attachment system's install manual. Safety switch spec sheet must call out the equipment as being suitable for use as service equipment.


Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required Provide string load calculations Provide the required completed labels for each DC power source, indicating the maximum voltage, maximum circuit current, and maximum rated output current of the charge controller or DC-to-DC converter Remove parallel neutral (ground) between line side tap and disconnect.


AHJ requires wire & conduit callout for wires between the utility meter and main breaker. 7/31/25

Label Page

FLORDIA - 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Boca Raton (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.