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City of Doral (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
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
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

4'-6'' setbacks at ridge, gables and flat roof.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
175
Wind Notes

Exp Cat C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  1. For Digitally signed documents: Create one PDF file per discipline to contain the corresponding drawings, ex: S-1, S-2, S-last in one STRUCTURAL PDF file, and same for ELECTRICAL.
  2. *ZIP Files are not acceptable file formats and thus not allowed for uploading.
  3. Apply a seal and date in the title block of all pages.
  4. Check document security and only leave restrictions for changing and assembling the document.
  5. Apply your verifiable digital signature by a trusted Certificate Authority.
  6. One PDF per disci_x0002_pline/trade NOTE: Each REWORK submittal MUST contain the entire BATCH of drawings.
  7. PDF files shall only have one layer (flattened) without any embedded objects.
  8. Do not flatten after signature has been applied.
  9. All security settings must be unrestricted for city to apply validation and review stamps. PDF files shall not be encrypted, password protected and must allow mark-ups.
  10. Scanned documents should be scanned at no less than 300 dpi.
  11. Plans must be submitted as one batch set per discipline, each page showing seal, and each set digitally signed by the design professional. Drawings must contain a scale.
  12. All drawings should have the same X/Y axis at (0,0) to allow overlay of drawings for an effective review.
  13. Electrical calculations shall be grouped with corresponding electrical drawings in one PDF file per discipline (consecutive order with cover page as the first page).
  14. Structural and Energy calculations to be saved and uploaded in individual PDF files. One per each discipline. a. All pages belonging to one NOA or a Florida approval shall be grouped into one PDF. The cover, details, and all components to be used shall be properly marked and be together in one PDF. No isolated pages should be submitted. Prepare one PDF for each NOA.
  15. All drawings must be Digitally signed and sealed using a third party trusted agency. If uploading a multi-page PDF, it shall be sufficient for the architect or interior designer to apply their digital signature and seal to the Cover or First Sheet of that bound set, as long as an accurate Index of Drawings, listing all the sheets, with their sheet number and latest revision date, which are intended to be signed and sealed, is included within that Cover or First Sheet. For Engineers, only
  16. The Building Department adds a Reviewed for Compliance dated stamp to each page within the set of plans and support documents. Please ensure that you leave a 2โ€ x 12โ€ rectangle at the bottom left of submitted plans. This ensures sufficient clearance for BOTH Miami-Dade County and Doral stamps to be legible.
  17. Applications may be notarized using a Remote Online Notary and an electronic signature. Scanned, wet-seal notarized signatures are accepted.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

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

#NFZ_ALL#

For Corrections/Revisions:* Only submit the corrected pages for the revision along with a cover page explaining what changes we are making to the plans. Construction Engineering must complete Solar Roof Top PV Building-Structural Requirement and HVHZ Electronic Solar Permit Form See attached files.

ATTACH SIF (SEE FILES)

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM DESIGNED WITH:

WIND SPEED: 175

WIND EXPOSURE: C

CATEGORY II

3 SECOND GUST]

Site Notes

All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM DESIGNED WITH:

WIND SPEED: 175

WIND EXPOSURE: C

CATEGORY II

3 SECOND GUST]

Attachment Detail

Portrait orientation only Add 'M1 NOA' text to all roof mounted comp shingle projects. Add 'GAF NOA ' text to all roof mounted tile projects.

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 Doral (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.