County of Pasco (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
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- 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
FL Statute Letter Required
For MPU projects, please also EE stamp the single page line diagram PDF for the permit team to use in obtaining an MPU permit
Digitally Verified Signature
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
- If there are not any panels on the other side of the ridge or valley then the setbacks are not required
- Remember to make use of empty roofs. Make sure you cite the current building code, 2020 Florida Building Code. Add "R" meaning "Residential". Then the section number.
- e.g. A leader pointing to an empty roof can say (without the quotation marks), "Fire and emergency access for this and any adjacent plane. 2020 FBC R324.6" ////////end DL notes
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 145
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load Notes
0 PSF
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 0
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
No alterations can be made after stamping.
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
No published information about battery placement.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
MPU:
- Designer to upload a PDF with just the line diagram page for the permitting team to use to pull an MPU permit. They cannot use the full PV set for the MPU permit. The ELD PDF must be EE stamped, in addition to a complete Plans PDF.
- Roof Plan Notes
All Jobs [Layout subject to change.]
- Electrical Diagram
MPU:
- Designer to upload a PDF with just the line diagram page for the permitting team to use to pull an MPU permit. They cannot use the full PV set for the MPU permit. The ELD PDF must be EE stamped, in addition to a complete Plans PDF.
- Label Page
- Provide label outlining installing contractors name, and emergency contact number, per section 11.12, of NFPA-1
- If Tampa Electric, a Hard Placard is required that reads "on site generation utility disconnect switch"
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Placards Notes
Line side tap does not need to be a revision in Pasco County. If a project is failed at inspection due to a line side tap interconnection call them. Cameron lead electrical inspector- TECO PLACARD REQUIRED.
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
Narrative letter required for resubmission
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Site plan must show all property lines, streets and structures on the lot. The location of proposed ground mounted panels with all setbacks to property lines shall be marked clearly.