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City of Palm Bay (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 8TH EDITION WITH PALM BAY AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL, 8TH EDITION

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, EXISTING BUILDING, 8TH EDITION

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, ENERGY CONSERVATION, 8TH EDITION

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, ACCESSIBILITY, 8TH EDITION

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL, 8TH EDITION

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PLUMBING, 8TH EDITION

2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, FUEL GAS, 8TH EDITION

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
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
  • Provide at least two pathways, each 36 inches wide (914 mm), on separate roof planes from the lowest roof edge to the ridge.
  • At least one pathway must be on the street or driveway side of the roof.
  • For roofs with photovoltaic arrays, provide a 36-inch wide pathway from the lowest roof edge to the ridge, either on the same roof plane as the array or an adjacent one.
  • Pathways must be over areas that can support firefighters accessing the roof.
  • Avoid placing pathways over obstructions like vent pipes, conduit, or mechanical equipment.
  • For arrays covering up to 33% of the roof area, provide an 18-inch clear setback on both sides of the horizontal ridge.
  • For arrays covering more than 33% of the roof area, provide a 36-inch clear setback on both sides of the horizontal ridge.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
152
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

1) Plans must be submitted as a single digital PDF.

2) Every sheet must include:

  • The printed name of the qualifier
  • Their license number
  • Their signature

3) For digital plans, a digital signature on the first sheet is acceptable, but every sheet must have a title block.

4) Engineers must complete the Advanced Florida Building Code, Current Edition continuing education class before submitting final engineering drawings to the building department

Before submitting, make sure all sheets meet these requirements to avoid delays.

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
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
0.96
BOS Restrictions

Standard

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


Cover Page

Standard

Site


Site Notes

All Jobs [WIND SPEED: 152]

Roof Plan


Attachment Detail


Electrical Diagram

NEC 230.67 now requires a surge protection device to be installed.

NEC 230.85 now requires a disconnect outside for residential.

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Standard GM requirements

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Palm Bay (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.