Florida AHJ
Solar permit requirements in Dunedin, FL
Solar installers and homeowners in Dunedin, Florida, must comply with local building codes for all photovoltaic installations. These requirements ensure that solar energy systems meet safety and structural standards for the Pinellas County area.
Requirements at a glance
- Design wind speed
- 150 mph (ASCE)
- Exposure category
- B
- Ground snow load
- 0 psf
- High-velocity hurricane zone
- No
- Submission format
- Digital submission
- Separate discipline files
- No
What Dunedin expects on a solar permit
Dunedin requires solar designs to account for a 150 mph wind speed and Exposure Category B. The ground snow load for this jurisdiction is 0 psf. All submissions must be delivered digitally, as hardcopy submissions are not required. Special requirements include providing an engineer certification and structural analysis verifying the existing roof can support new live loads per FBC 2023, ASCE 7-22, FBC-R R324.4.1, and FBC-EB R807.4. Additionally, documentation must include wind load data based on the 150 mph wind speed and Exposure Category B.
- [structural] Provide an engineer's certification and structural analysis verifying the existing roof can support new live loads per FBC 2023, ASCE 7-22, FBC-R R324.4.1, and FBC-EB R807.4.
- [calcs] Include wind load calculations based on 150 mph wind speed and Exposure Category B.
Dunedin building department
- Website:
- https://www.dunedinfl.gov
Always confirm current requirements and fees directly with the Dunedin building department before submitting. Website located via automated research, verify before relying on it.
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