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County of Osceola (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
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
1
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

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

AHJ ENFORCES 33%. DOUBLE CHECK FIRESETBACK TO 33% COVERAGE

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

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

SEPERATE PLANS

Flatten PV Plans PDF / remove layers before sending to PE. Organize Plans in a zip folder, separated stamped plans pages plus combined unstamped plans pages. SE / EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs. Please deliver stamped plans pages separated. Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Show the attachment points on the roof plan overlayed with the panels

Provide the installation manual for the racking system.

Roof Plan Notes


Attachment Detail


Attachment Detail Notes

All Jobs [Roof penetrations shall be flashed and sealed]

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120%: EE Stamp Required AHJ enforces opposite end of busbar rule

INCLUDE ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WIRE SIZES TO MATCH ONSITE CONDITIONS

Electrical Diagram Notes

Existing Systems [BOTH PV BACKFEED BREAKERS SHALL BE TOGETHER AT THE END OF THE BUSBAR OPPOSITE TO THE MAIN BREAKER]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes
  • septic system and leach field must be drawn to scale
  • provide distance from septic/leach to GM arrays
  • trench inspection - can leave pot hotles
  • The solar panels and supporting framework shall not extend more than six (6) feet above the existing grade.
  • The panels shall be mounted as close as possible to the ground to match the slope of the hillside while allowing adequate drainage and preventing vegetation from shading the panels.
  • Reflection angles from collector surfaces shall be oriented away from neighboring windows.
  • If the solar panels are visible from off-site, there shall be appropriate façades, walls, fences or landscaping to screen the solar panels and supporting framework from view. Landscaping shall not be applicable to roof mounted solar panels.
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Osceola (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.