County of Polk (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
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- Other (See Submission Notes)
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- 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
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 145
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 0
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
Flatten plans before sending for stamps.
Plans need to be together in one file.
SE & EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute, PE Letter & Calcs.
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
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [Wind Speed: 145mph]
- Label Page
- Provide label outlining installing contractors name, and emergency contact number, per section 11.12, of NFPA-1
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Placards Notes
Placard is required if the utility is Lakeland Electric
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
SETBACK FROM FRONT OF PROPERTY IS 100'
All ground-mounted solar panels and solar energy systems shall comply with the following:
1. Shall be located on lots or parcels a minimum of 15,000 square feet in size.
2. All setback requirements for accessory structures shall be met.
3. Shall be located in the side or rear yard (may be allowed in the front yard with a 100-foot setback from all rights-of-way).
4. For lots less than one acre in size, all ground-mounted solar panels and solar energy systems shall not exceed 10 feet in height when utilized in conjunction with residential properties or structures; all other uses and properties shall comply with the structure height requirements for the applicable land use district; and,
5. For lots less than one acre in size, the total surface area of all ground-mounted solar panels and solar energy systems shall not exceed 800 square feet when in a residential land use district or lot containing a residential structure. (Look up on zillow/redfin to see lot size)
- Setback Front Yard
- 100