Solar permit requirements in El Portal, FL

What El Portal expects on a solar permit

Permit applications must account for a wind speed of 175 mph and Exposure Category C. There is no ground snow load requirement. Submissions must be provided as separate digital discipline files. Projects require a rapid shutdown pathway placard and a label at the main disconnect listing the service company name and emergency phone number. Plans must include a utility letter for fault current, a short circuit study, and documentation of grounding conductor sizes and interconnection status. Compliance with FBC R324.6.1 for fire access pathways and setbacks is mandatory, with path widths clearly marked. All digitally sealed plans must include the disclaimer required by Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G15-23.004 F.A.C., and any color-coded roof zones must be explained in a legend.

• [fire] Clearly demonstrate compliance with FBC R324.6.1 for fire access pathways and setbacks, explicitly specifying the widths of all fire access paths on the roof plan.
• [submittal_format] Include the specific digital signature disclaimer wording required by Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G15-23.004 F.A.C. on all digitally sealed plans.
• [documentation] Provide a legend explaining any color-coded roof zone widths used on the structural or site plans.
• [calcs] Provide a letter from the utility company stating available fault current and include a short circuit study to verify AIC ratings for all new equipment.
• [labeling] Provide a label adjacent to the main disconnect indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the company currently servicing the PV system.
• [electrical] Specify electrical grounding conductor sizes and explicitly clarify if both electrical grounding systems are interconnected.