County of Palm Beach (FL)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- 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)
ASCE 7-22
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Adopted
- Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
- 45750
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching
- 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
Digitally Verified Signature
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 0
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 170
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C Risk Category II
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 0
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
- SE / EE Digital Stamps: Include digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute, & PE Letter/Calcs.
- Flatten Plans: Flatten/remove layers in Acrobat for the smallest file size (11x17). Files cannot exceed 10MB. If over 10MB, split into two files.
- Engineer Consistency: Use the same engineer(s) who initially stamped the PV plans for any future re-stamps.
- Revisions with Separate Engineer: If using a different engineer for revisions:
- The registered design professional in charge must review and coordinate submittals, including phased and deferred submittals.
- Products regulated by FAC Rule 61G20 must be reviewed and approved in writing by the designer of record before submittal.
- A letter can be used for approval, referring to the drawing, permit number, and scope of work.
Digitally Verified Signature
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- 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
- BOS Restrictions
AHJ requires Polaris Taps if our POI is a Line/Load side tap NEC 230.46. AHJ requires us to add a Surge Protector at services NEC 230.67.
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
#NFZ_ALL#
- CHECKLIST ------> CHECKLIST
- CHECKLIST NEEDED FOR ALL PROJECTS. DO NOT ATTACH TO PLANS, UPLOAD SEPERATLEY
- Flatten Plans: Remove layers in Acrobat to reduce file size (smallest file size / 11x17).
- Avoid Blocking Upgrades: Minimize use of blocking upgrades in this AHJ, as they can cause significant delays in permitting and inspections.
- File Size: Plans must be below 10MB.
AHJ requires attachments with NOAs/Florida Product Approvals (FPA) to be used
Attachments with NOA/FPA (As of 9/15/25):
Comp Shingle: Unirac Stronghold with Butyl
Rolled Comp: Chem Curb
Concrete Tile: Unirac Flashkit TR
Standing Seam Metal Roof: S-5-N Clamp
Metal Roof: RT Mini II
- Roof Plan
- Site specific plan showing where the mounts/supports for panels are to be installed.
- Roof Plan Notes
- Any attachment used must attach to the structure. Roofing is not included in this. ie. S-5 attachments will require an extensive PE assessment which should be avoided.
- Attachment Detail
- Deck mounted attachments are not allowed; all mounts must be directly installed into the rafter/truss to provide a continuous structural path to the ground.
- Attachment Detail Notes
All Jobs [The design criteria used for mounting will meet the minimum basic wind speed of 170mph]
- Electrical Diagram
Battery projects:
- load calcs needed for backup loads panels.
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
See file below named "Emergency Contact Placard"
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim