County of Marion (FL)

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

How Many Plansets Required

Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required

1

Rough Inspection

Rough Electrical

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

• Both SE and EE engineers to sign and seal the plans.
• A letter is required outlining which engineer is the SE and which is the EE
• Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans

Unspecified

Date On Stamps

Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

• FBCR 324.6, FBC 3111.3.4, Florida Fire Prevention code 11.12.2.2
• MINIMUM OF 36" PATHWAY REQUIRED WHERE THE TWO PANELED PLANES MEET

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

145

Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

0

Max Attachment Spacing

48

Structural Notes

• SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs.
• AHJ will not accept restamped structural calcs from a previous version of plans.
• All stamped plans and letters need to be stamped with same date.
• Provide signed/sealed documentation stating specifically that "the structural capacity of the existing roof system is adequate to carry the loads imposed by the panels and the mounting system being used."
• 18 mb max file size for submissions, This includes the stamped set of plans.
• Both SE and EE engineers to sign and seal the plans.
• A letter is required outlining which engineer is the SE and which is the EE
• Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

No

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

• PV panels CAN NOT be installed on manufactured mobile homes
• Plan PDF needs to be flattened and reduced to the smallest file size before sending to the PE for stamps.

Attachment Detail

Attachment Detail Notes

All Jobs [existing roof can withstand the additional weight]

Electrical Diagram

Include Riser Diagram in files (fill out diagram)

Centerfed 120% allowed

Taps:

• Provide manufacturers listing and approval specifications for Tap connection hardware

Electrical Diagram Notes

LST [TAPs are suitable for use on the line side of the service equipment]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required

1

Placards Notes

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

No

Ground Mount Notes

• Do you require ground mounts to have additional fencing or meshing protecting the array? As per NEC Article 690.
• GIS map to get property Subdivision type Interactive Map
• Zoning Code Ordinance to get Property Setbacks DIVISION 2. - ZONING CLASSIFICATION | Land Development Code | Marion County, FL | Municode Library

Setback Front Yard

10

Setback Back Yard

8

Setback Side Yard

8