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City of Lauderdale Lakes (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredWet Structural,Wet 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 7-22

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Wet Structural,Wet Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
170
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • Hand-written signature required with raised seal.
  • SIF Form required
  • Provide wind load pressure site an calculated, zones, show a legend and show zone on roof plan. Wind load 170 MPH Broward county.
  • Anchoring system ,provide and NOA or Florida product approval.
  • Provide for flashing and for seal at anchors- truss NOA or Florida product approval.
  • All plans submitted embossed or wet stamp ORIGINAL SIGNATURE NO COPIES
  • Provide calculations based on the FBC 2020 chapter 16, Broward county 170 MPH, HVHZ
  • If engineers must be changed during the project, complete the hold harmless form in the files below
  • This AHJ does not accept stamped signature. Signature required
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
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

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Module must be 5,000PA wind rated.

New stock of CS3N-400MS so utilize these for new projects - MVS 11-11-2024

For Enfin Finance, use Qcell 405-TS modules to fulfill the HVHZ requirements.

ATTACH IF CHEM CURB -----> ATTACHMENT

ATTACH SIF (SEE FILES)

Site

-Must call out 2 roof access points, in the front of the house

Roof Plan
  • Framing to be included on roof plan.
  • Attachments and rail also (not for Infinity)
  • Roof Zones to be added to plans, typically 3 ft around the whole home, see Roof Zone Document in file section
Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Wind Speed: 170MPH]

Attachment Detail
  • Do not use rail less
  • Comp Shingle - Unirac Flashkit Pro (spec sheet is named 2021 NOA Unirac in file section below, add to plans)
  • Tile - Snap'n'Rack Tile Hook (spec sheet is named NOA SnapNrack in file section below, add to plans)
  • The go to sealant that needs to be used here is M1.
  • Include spec sheet and NOA into the plans as required by the AHJ
Electrical Diagram

label service entrance conductors and meter can rating

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Inverter equipped with rapid shutdown per NFPA 70 - Section 690.12]

Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020 NFPA1:11 CAD BLOCK

Label Page Notes
  1. On the plaque or directory, provide the wording CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER; per 11.12.2.1.4.5.
  2. For the plaque or directory, posted diagrams shall be correctly oriented with respect to the diagram's location; if posted on the north side of the building, north should be oriented to the bottom, per 11.12.2.1.4.6 and NFPA 70 - Article 705.10.
Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes
  • Site map on 6x6 red placard with white lettering, address on the bottom above "Photovoltaic system equipped with rapid shutdown"

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Lauderdale Lakes (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.