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City of Pembroke Pines (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)

ASCE 7-22

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-22

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
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

FL statute letter required


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 ; HVHZ

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

Special Inspector form needs to be requested from 3rd party SE, along with stamps. Use the form from the files below with Greg's signature pre-saved on it. Digital stamped pages in one PDF File


Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

APPROVED PLANSET UPLOADED FOR CORRECT REFERENCE


Per branch: The go to sealant that needs to be used here is M1. Include spec sheet into the plans as required by the AHJ PROVIDE FLASHKIT SPECS and Sealant SPECS for all projects.


UL2703 Provide racking manufacturer's compatibility with modules and microinverters/optimizers

UPLOAD SIF TO LIGHTSPEED (SEE FILES)

Attachment Detail

Do not use railless Comp Shingle - Unirac Flashkit Pro (spec sheet is named 2021 -NOA Unirac in file section below) Tile - Snap'n'Rack Tile Hook (spec sheet is named NOA SnapNrack in file section below) Per branch: The go to sealant that needs to be used here is M1. Include spec sheet into the plans as required by the AHJ

Electrical Diagram

* If an MPU is required , AHJ would like to see photos of the interior panel (if applicable) As well as spec sheets for new MSP. * For Supply Side Connections, this note is required on Site Plan, Single Line Diagram, and AC Disco spec sheet: "AC DISCONNECT IS SUITABLE FOR USE AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT" * Equipment ground cannot be used on supply side connections * ELD must show meter can rating and service entrance conductors


Grounded conductor cannot be paralleled with EGC on a line side connection

AHJ requires the size of existing feeders to any subpanel be shown. If the subpanel is feed through lug feed from the MSP, a main breaker will need to be installed inside the subpanel.

Taps

  • Do not list piercing taps for line side tap connections. The only fitting we can use for line side taps in these AHJs are insulated Polaris taps. 


-Provide intersystem bonding termination at service and show on plans.


-Surge protection required for service supplying dwelling units, show on plan.


-PV SERVICE DISCONNECT; MUST BE SERVICE RATED, SHOW ON PLANS.


-SHOW THE (NEUTRAL) BAR AS BEING GROUNDED/BONDED TO THE ENCLOSURE AND THE GROUNDING BAR FOR LINE SIDE CONNECTIONS


-PROVIDE SIZE CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FOR CONDUIT BETWEEN THE EXISTING UTILITY METER AND MSP

Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

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 Pembroke Pines (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.