Solar permit requirements in Coconut Creek, FL

What Coconut Creek expects on a solar permit

Coconut Creek is located in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Structural designs must utilize 170 mph wind speeds, Exposure Category C, and Risk Category II per FBC 2023 and ASCE 7-22. Lag screw fasteners require a minimum of 3 inches of embedment into roof trusses, and mounting systems must provide an NOA or Product Approval specifically for the HVHZ. Plans must note that electrical contractors are prohibited from performing structural alterations to trusses. Submissions must be delivered digitally. Required documentation includes the Broward County Special Inspector Form, a detail drawing for the rack system, and a post-installation Engineer Letter of Compliance sealed by a Florida-licensed PE. Projects must include a rapid shutdown pathway placard, emergency responder signage per NFPA 1, and reflective fire safety labels with white text on a red background.

• [structural] Provide an NOA or Product Approval for the mounting system specifically approved for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) per FBC BCAP 107.1.1.
• [documentation] Include the contractor's information on the Broward County Special Inspector Form (SIF) per FBC BCAP 107.2.1.
• [labeling] Ensure fire safety labels are reflective, all caps, minimum 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) height, with white text on a red background per NFPA 1-11.12.2.1.1.2.
• [structural] Note on plans that electrical contractors are prohibited from performing structural alterations to trusses (F.S. 468); a separate permit from a qualified contractor is required for truss changes.
• [electrical] Provide a specific detail drawing for the solar panel rack system per NEC 690.43(B).
• [labeling] Provide an emergency responder sign complying verbatim with NFPA 1-11.12.2.1.1.1 and Figure A.11.12.2.1.1(A), accurately depicting and distinguishing the section that shuts down.
• [documentation] Provide a post-installation Engineer Letter of Compliance or special inspection report sealed by a Florida-licensed PE, based on in-person, in-progress site visits.
• [structural] Structural design must use 170 mph wind speeds, Exposure Category C, and Risk Category II per FBC 2023 / ASCE 7-22.
• [structural] Specify that lag screw fasteners must achieve a minimum of 3 inches of embedment into roof trusses.