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City of Miramar (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

Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
170
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

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

Stamp Tech Instructions

  • Stamp tech needs to complete highlighted fields of the [SIF form] prior to sending to PE. (see file section) SIF to be signed by CE and include staff's signature
  • Following form needs to be sent to PE to complete, Affidavit of Identical

PE Instructions

  • Prefilled Special Building Inspector Form to be finished and stamped by PE.
  • SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs.
  • WS 170 MPH • Form required: Affidavit of Identical Document Digital Submittal (See file section)


AHJ REQUIRES TO SUBMIT IN 1 PDF

  • PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING DIGITAL SIGNED DOCUMENTS IN ONE PDF MAKING SURE AHJ CAN VALIDATE DIGITAL SIGNATURE:
  • PLANS, STRUCTURAL CALCULATION, PE LETTER, SIF, AFFIDAVIT (making sure these are notarized) AND SPECS AS WELL ON SAME PDF.


Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,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

Need to provide a mounting detail that shows the battery banks are located on the exterior wall and not closer than 3-feet from any other equipment // 110.3(B) // 90.4 //

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • ATTACH SIF (SEE FILES)
  • APPROVED PLANSET FOR CORRECT REFERENCE
  • NFZ_ALL
Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [ANY ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS TO A HOME SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SMOKE & CO TYPES OF ALARMS (NEC 2020)]

Site

CS3N-395MS is accepted by AHJ. New stock of CS3N-400MS so utilize these for new projects - MVS 11-11-2024

Qcell 405-TS modules can be used for Enfin finance per DO 12/30/24

This AHJ Requires HVHZ mods now - Confirmed with Evan M via teams 04/24/24

Site Notes


Roof Plan
  • Show roof area on roof plan
  • Provide leader to each array
Attachment Detail

PROVIDE RACKING NOA

Attachment Detail Notes

All Jobs [RACKING UL 2703 LISTED]

Electrical Diagram

Taps

  • Piercing taps not allowed
  • Utilize Polaris taps. 
  • Neutral wire & grounding wire shall be bond at the first means of connect (AC disconnect)

All Jobs

  • Need to provide meter can rating
  • Provide subpanel rating, wire sizes, grounding sizes, etc.
  • USE MIAMI DADE GROUND CAD BLOCK
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [ANY REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, OR ADDITIONS TO A HOME NEEDS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SMOKE/CO TYPES OF ALARMS]

Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • The Plan set revision letter should be separated from the plans.


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 Miramar (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.