City of Boynton Beach (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
NFPA 1 (2021). 633 F.S
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- 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
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Fire setbacks enforced on flat roofs
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 170
- Wind Notes
Wind speed varies, verify on the following link by entering the project address on the interactive map under risk category 2 ; 1/14/21 RV ~~170 MPH WIND SPEED~~
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
Flatten PDF Plans / Remove Layers prior to sending to PE for stamps. SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL Statute & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 170 MPH
PE Instructions:
Please leave the file unprotected so the AHJ can add stamps after reviewing
Digitally Verified Signature
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates,MPUs
- 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
Battery System required to be in the location that protected from Vehicle Impact. Flatten PDF Plans / Remove Layers
- Cover Page Notes
All Jobs [Structural elements where the additional dead load from the roofing or equipment does not increase the force in the element by more than 5 percent // Labels and markings for the photovoltaic systems will be reflective and meet all the requirements per NFPA 1 sect 11.12]
- Site
Battery System required to be in the location that protected from Vehicle Impact.
- Roof Plan Notes
Structural elements where the additional dead load from the roofing or equipment does not increase the force in the element by more than 5 percent
- Electrical Diagram
MPUs require panel schedule with branch circuit breaker sizes, wire sizes, and panel AIC rating. Please refer to NEC 705.12(B)(2)(3) Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources, Point of Connection, Load Side, Bus or Conductor Ampere Rating, Busbars. If the power sources are not located on opposite ends of the busbar then the 120% rule would not apply.
- Label Page Notes
All Jobs [Labels and markings for the photovoltaic systems will be reflective and meet all the requirements per NFPA 1 sect 11.12]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
* Do you require ground mounts to have additional fencing or meshing protecting the array? Per manufactures specs and or DOR design, P&Z will review for approved fencing * Are there any Flood Zone restrictions or requirements? Any equipment, machinery or appliance servicing the building shall comply with SFHA requirements BFE plus Freeboard (BFE + 1’) * Are there any wetland restrictions or requirements? I’m not sure if we do but typically they cannot be disturbed