City of Boca Raton (FL)
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