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City of Coral Springs (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
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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
170
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C 3 second gust HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

0 PSF

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes
  • PE must also stamp Special Building Inspector form.
  • The SIF must have staff's signature on it prior to be stamped/signed by the engineer. (See 7th Edition (2020) Special Bldg Insp Form) attached in files section below with Greg's signature saved onto it
  • Please make sure to have the SIF signed and sealed by both engineer/ and the installer qualifier (staff) and separated from the plan set.
  • Please be sure to fill in the following fields on the SIF:

Permit Holder’s Signature:

Printed Name:

Date:

License #

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

Provide mounting detail for battery


INDICATE ON THE PLANS: "NFPA 855.15.9.1 INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE DWELLING."

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ATTACH SIF (SEE FILES)

Do not include Stamped Unirac Rail Letter in plans Roof-mounted accessory structures, including but not limited to air conditioning systems, shall be screened and be located so as to be substantially hidden from view at eye level from street rights-of-way and any adjacent residential properties. Whenever possible, solar panels must be placed on the slope of the roof away from the front of the structure or away from the side facing the road.

Please make sure to have the SIF signed and sealed by both engineer/ and the installer qualifier (staff) and separated from the plan set.


Use attachments that have FL product approval/NOA - 1/13/2025


NOAs now required with the plansets. 2/27/2025

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR // FBC 8th Edition 2023, HVHZ, chap. 16 // 170mph-3sect gust, ASCE07-22, Exposure C // section 1620, 1620.2 (Broward County) ,1620.3 and 1620.6]

Site Notes

All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR // WIND SPEED: 170 MPH // CATEGORY C EXPOSURE]

Roof Plan

Show rafters & attachment points on roof plan

Per LDC Section 250129(1)(g) Whenever possible, solar panels must be placed on the slope of the roof away from the front of the structure or away from the side facing the road. Vent pipes, nonmotorized turbines, skylights, cupolas, steeples, solar collectors and chimneys shall not be subject to this provision. ** AN ENGINEERING LETTER MAY BE PROVIDED TO JUSTIFY THE SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY AT PORTION OF THE ROOF FRONTING THE RIGHT OF WAY/STREET.

Attachment Detail Notes


Electrical Diagram

Taps

  • Piercing taps NOT ALLOWED
  • Utilize Polaris taps. 

General Electrical Requirement:

  • Add SPD spec sheet to plans
  • Use two/dual ground rods.
  • Use intersystem bonding terminal at grounding.
Electrical Diagram Notes

LST [tap device are service rated. see spec sheet for details]

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 City of Coral Springs (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.