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County of Seminole (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
Other (See Submission Notes)
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

Ridge Setback

  • Maintain a minimum 18-inch clear setback on both sides of the ridge.

Access Pathway

  • Include an access pathway along the ridge as per R326.6.2 FBC Res 2020 7th Edition.

Array Coverage Calculations

  • For modified setbacks, ensure the array coverage calculations include any existing PV systems.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
145
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

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

General Guidelines

  • Digital Stamps: SE/EE digital stamps are required on all PV plan pages.
  • Include a stamped FL Statute & PE Letter/Calcs.

Plan Stamping Instructions

  • Ensure plans are stamped, locked, and separated.
  • Deliver separate stamped PV pages.
  • AHJ-Specific Requirement: Include an EE letter (FL Statute) to bypass FSEC requirements.

Professional Engineer's Verbiage

Each stamped page must include the following:

  • "This item has been electronically signed and sealed by [Licensee, PE] on the date and/or time stamp shown using a digital signature."
  • "Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed, and the signature must be verified by a 3rd Party Certificate Authority on any electronic copy. FAC 61G15-23.004."

Wind Speed Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with WS 145 MPH requirements.

Restamps

  • Any restamps must be performed by the same engineer as the original stamp.

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
0.96

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

Combiner Box

  • Always provide a spec sheet when using a combiner box.

Flatten Plans Before Submission

For CAD Users

  • Turn off or freeze hatch layers with patterns before flattening.
  • Type FLATTEN in the command line.
  • Select all objects and press Enter.
  • When prompted, type N (No) to avoid removing hidden lines.
Roof Plan

Roof Coverage Percentage

  • Indicate the percentage of roof coverage on the plan set.

Setback Dimensions

  • Use the percentage to calculate and clearly identify the required setback dimensions at the ridge on the plan set, following FBC R324.6.2.
Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [The 3' FSB can be adjusted in the field around hips or valleys to accommodate the total of 3' needed]

Electrical Diagram

For All Jobs

1) EGC in Raceway:

  • Include an Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) in the raceway between the existing panel and the new AC disconnect (feeder taps).
  • Size the EGC based on the overcurrent device rating ahead of the feeder (NEC 250.86, 250.122(G), 2017 Edition).

2) Line Diagram:

  • For Hot Bus POI, show all existing breakers with amperage ratings.

3) New OCPD Requirement:

  • If the POI is in a Meter/Main Combo and the sub-panel is over 25 feet away from the MSP, add a new OCPD (MBE) outside the MSP to protect feeders for the sub-panel (NEC 705.12(B)(2), NEC 240.21).

Line/Load Side Taps

1) GEC Requirements

  • Specify #8 GEC, bare copper, free air, bonded at the existing ufer from AC disconnect to the ufer.

2) Conductor Limitations

  • Only three wires can be connected to the MSP.
  • The bare copper ground must run to the ufer (Refer to attachment: Grounding Example for Supply Side Tap).

3) Grounding Conductor in Service Raceways

  • Do not install grounding conductor in service raceways to avoid creating a parallel neutral and ground, which could cause objectionable current flow

4) Line Side Tap Grounding

  • For line side taps, the ground must run in free air as bare copper to the existing ufer tie-in.
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Conductors are less than 25ft from the main panel]

Label Page

FLORIDA 2020 CAD BLOCK

Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes

Must match plans

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

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