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City of Pinellas Park (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
None
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


 36" FIRE ACCESS PATH REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES OF RIDGE. NOT FEWER THAN 2 PATHWAYS REQUIRED ON SEPARATE ROOF PLANES FROM LOWEST ROOF EDGE TO RIDGE AND NOT LESS THAN 36" WIDE, SHALL BE PROVIDED ON ALL BUILDINGS. FBC R324.6.1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
150
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

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

SE & EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute, PE Letter & Calcs. WS 150 MPH Provide u builder cantilever (from engineering report) (a past project DCR) 12/22/20 JM - Max allowable span and max allowable cantilever must be listed on plans

Digitally Verified Signature


"Regarding RAIL overhang, PANEL CANTILEVER in a portrait or landscape layout format. If the Engineer regards these installations as synonymous, A sealed Engineer’s letter stating so."

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Wind speed needs to be added onto plans,

Roof Plan

Fire setbacks are enforced.

Roof Plan Notes

Layout subject to change.

Attachment Detail

* Provide u builder cantilever (from engineering report) * The max rail overhang in the array installation table must default to 24

Electrical Diagram Notes

Interconnection Method subject to change

Custom Placards Required
1

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 Pinellas Park (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.