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County of Collier (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
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

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
170
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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


Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Photovoltaic panels and modules shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1703 per FBC-R 324.3.1, or with both UL 61730-1 and UL 61730-2 per 2021 IRC 324.3.1.]

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Service panels will be elevated to the height of the existing electric panels, the finished floor elevation, or Base Flood Elevation plus one foot]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Ground-Mount / Impervious Area Requirements

  • Any new structure adding 400 sq. ft. or more of impervious area requires a Certified Site Plan at the time of submittal.

Certified Site Plan Requirements

  • Must be prepared, signed, and sealed by a licensed Florida:
  • Professional Surveyor & Mapper
  • Architect, or
  • Engineer
  • Professional must be familiar with County zoning and setback requirements.

Certified Site Plan Must Include

  • All existing and proposed structures
  • Property lines
  • Setbacks to the proposed new structure
  • Separation distances between structures
  • All easements
  • Water bodies (if applicable)
  • Crown of road elevation
  • FEMA Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Collier (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.