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County of Charlotte (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
2
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

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
160
Wind Notes

ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)

Use above site to search address

Under the section marked ASCE 7-16

Use MPH from Risk Category II

Exposure C

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

DO NOT SEPARATE THE PAGES.

Stamped planset in one PDF file

Combined Planset needs to be fully stamped.

Digitally Verified Signature

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements


Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [THIS SYSTEM DESIGNED WITH: // WIND SPEED: 160 // RISK CATEGORY II // WIND EXPOSURE: C]

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Layout subject to change]

Electrical Diagram

RELOCATION OF ANY LOAD REQUIRES PANEL SCHEDULE

LINE SIDE TAP REQUIRE N-G BOND IN DISCO

Line side tap EGC must be separate and outside of enclosure. utilize Florida tap blocks


MUST REFLECT THIS ON EACH AND EVERY PROJECT: (This will be job specific. Note below will be added to every SLD and must be edited when appropriate)

Must reflect either-or [free air vs conduit]

#6 AWG IN FREE AIR OR #10 AWG MUST BE IN EMT CONDUIT


Note:

All Jobs [Ground to be installed and run through conduit from modules to the disconnect - after that the ground will be ran free air to the end point for the ground unless otherwise specified]

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Interconnection Method subject to change]

Label Page


Label Page Notes


Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements


Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

AHJ confirmed that the required setbacks are 40' from front 20' from side and 20' from rear. JM

Setback Front Yard
40
Setback Back Yard
20
Setback Side Yard
20
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Charlotte (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.