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County of Hillsborough (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

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA RESIDENTIAL CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA MECHANICAL CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA PLUMBING CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA FUEL GAS CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA ACCESSIBILITY CODE

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
How Many Plansets Required
1
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

Signed, stamped and Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
150
Wind Notes

Exposure Type C

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

Installation on Mobile homes is not allowed in this AHJ. PE Requirements; SE & EE digital stamps and signatures on all PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs. Every PV page that is stamped also needs to be digitally signed

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • ess must be under own disconnect, gen disco not allowed
  • DC Coupled batteries do not need a DC disconnect
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect,No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Installation on Mobile homes is not allowed in this AHJ.

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Layout subject to change]

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Interconnection Method subject to change]

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes
  • If the utility is TECO, they have strict placard requirements. Please refer to the TECO - Tampa Electric Company database for placard requirements.
  • If more than one (1) disconnect, the placards will also include 1of2, 2of 2, etc.
  • If the electric meter is more than 6 feet from the disconnect, a custom placard for the meter will be required: "On Site Generation Utility Disconnect Located xx Feet to the Left/Right Of Utility Meter" will be required
  • Meter placard will also be required if the equipment is separated by a fence.
  • Meter placard will also be required if the meter and disconnect are on opposite walls no matter if there is no fence or if they are under 6 ft apart


Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Fencing required.

Setback Back Yard
15
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Hillsborough (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.