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County of Lake (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital 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 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
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

The EE digital stamp must be from an actual electrical engineer.

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Provide dimensioned roof access and pathways

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Stamp Tech Instructions

1) Flatten PDF

  • Before sending the plans to the PE for review and stamps, remove layers and flatten the PDF to ensure it’s a single, non-editable document.

2) PE Review

  • If there are modifications, system size changes, or layout changes, a revised PE letter must be provided when the plans are restamped.

PE Instructions

1) Stamps Required

  • Ensure SE (Structural Engineer) and EE (Electrical Engineer) digital stamps are on all PV pages 1-7a.
  • The PE Letter and Calculations must also be digitally stamped, including FL Statute.

2) Single PDF File

  • All plans (including the panel plan, line diagram, attachment details, etc.) must be in one scrollable PDF file.

3) Digital Signature

  • The stamped plans must have an unlocked, 3rd party verified digital signature within the signature panel.

4) Revision Letter

  • Any revision letter must also be stamped by the PE.

Digitally Verified Signature

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker
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

Flatten the PDF

Attachment Detail
  • Do not use S-5 attachments on metal roofs. These are not permitted.
  • Attachments must connect to roof framing members.
  • Q-Base attachments are acceptable for use on metal roofs.
Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes
No special placards are required.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Must be 25' from the property line on all sides

Setback Front Yard
25
Setback Back Yard
25
Setback Side Yard
25
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Lake (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.