City of Miami Gardens (FL)
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- 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
- How Many Plansets Required
- 2
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Rough Inspection
- Rough Electrical
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- Yes
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
- Yes
- Setback Notes
One 4ft setback required to eave / ridge
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 175
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C; HVHZ
- Snow Load
- 0
- Snow Load Notes
No Snow Load
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- Yes
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 48
- Structural Notes
Stamp Tech Instructions: SIF must be pre-filled prior to sending to PE to complete.
PE Instructions: SE / EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages 1-7a. Stamped FL Statute, PE Letter / Calcs & Special Inspector Form required.
Digitally Verified Signature
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.91
- BOS Restrictions
It is imperative that the Electrical Production Manager reviews ALL sold projects at that correspond to this AHJ when the project is in the SOW stage. (staff)
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- No
- ESS Notes
No Battery allowed in the garage.
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
APPROVED PLANSET UPLOADED FOR CORRECT REFERENCE
ANY project with an MPU needs to have a Fault Current Letter requested from the Utility at the CR Stage.
MPUs: Separate drawing including electrical riser diagram panel schedule, load calculation, FPL available fault current letter and calculation to substantiate main breaker KAIC must be submitted. Light dash lines or dark solid lines must be used to separate the scope of work on this drawing from the photovoltaic installation, or cloud service components to isolate from the photovoltaic system
ATTACH SIF (SEE FILES)
- Cover Page
Canadian Solar CS3N-400MS is the current used module. MS 11/11/2024
- Electrical Diagram
ANY project with an MPU needs to have a Fault Current Letter requested from the Utility at the CR Stage.
Centerfed 120%: No
Provide an electrical riser diagram including the disconnect. Riser shall include conduit size, metal or PVC as applicable, conductor size, insulation type, material (copper or aluminum) Note: For MPUs, Remove this page from the PV version of plans, this will be its own set for the separate MPU permit. Also remove the [E] or [N] callout from the panel on the diagram, ensure the note "Service Upgrade by separate electrical permit" is on ELD)
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [Any CAT5e cables will run through dedicated enclosures]
MPU [Service upgrade covered by separate electrical permit]
- Label Page
FLORIDA - 2020 CAD BLOCK
- Custom Placards Required
- No
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Yes
- Ground Mount Notes
Shade Structures not allowed
Fencing, Mesh/Scrim required
Engineer report establishing minimum soil conditions for FBC Ch. 18 Soils and Foundations. The Soil Class must comply with FBC Ch. 18 Soils and Foundations Flood Zone: we have two SFHA 6AE and 7AE
- Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
- Soil Study