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City of Pompano Beach (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

How Many Plansets Required
1
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

SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, PE Letter / Calcs & FL Statute.


Engineering letter must specifically "make a positive statement that the existing roof is capable of carrying the new loads from the proposed roof mount solar PV system."

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
170
Wind Notes

Exposure Category D ; HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Stamp Tech Instructions: * Aside from plans and site audit report, please make sure to send Pompano Beach Special Inspector Form (FBC 2023 8th Edition) and Electronic Signature affidavit. * Request that PE provide the SIF (Special Inspection Form) and LOI (Letter of Intent) PE Instructions: * SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, PE Letter / Calcs & FL Statute. WS 170 MPH Pompano Beach Special Inspector Form. Electronic Signature affidavit needed for each engineer. * Per the Special Inspection Form, we are required to provide an inspection schedule stating the specific inspection that will be made and at what phase of construction ****(See _ _Letter of Intent - Signed__ in the file section for reference)**** * PE to deliver SEPARATE stamped PV pages.

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
  • Provide spec sheet for all equipment being installed including BLP panel
  • Add not about backup loads and where they are coming from
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

APPROVED PLANSET UPLOADED FOR CORRECT REFERENCE


Provide the manufacture cut sheets indicating the UL standard for all equipment intended to be installed

Roof Plan


Attachment Detail

2' max attachment spacing

Attachment Detail Notes

All Jobs [Wind speed - 170 mph // exposure D]

Electrical Diagram

Taps

  • Piercing taps NOT ALLOWED
  • Use Polaris taps

Add NG Bond to AC disconnect.

Show NG Bond in MSP.

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 Pompano Beach (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.