Solar permit requirements in Hollywood, FL

What Hollywood expects on a solar permit

Projects must be designed for 170 mph wind speeds and Exposure Category C. Fire safety requirements include two 36-inch wide fire pathways on separate roof planes and a 10-inch minimum setback from the roof edge. Installations require a Special Structural Inspector for PV attachments and the installation of interconnected heat alarms for energy storage systems in attached garages. Electrical systems must include two rod and pipe electrodes for grounding. Submissions must be provided digitally as four distinct files: Site Plan, Load Calculations, Electrical Plans, and a standalone Riser Diagram. Applicants must submit a separate electrical permit application for solar and storage projects. Documentation must include a cover page with a sheet index, a list of governing codes, a scaled roof plan, and a Certificate of Compliance prior to the final building inspection.

• [submittal_format] Divide submittal documents into four distinct files: Site Plan, Load Calculations, Electrical Plans, and a standalone Riser Diagram (Sheet E1 only).
• [calcs] Submit Load Calculations as a mandatory separate document set.
• [submittal_format] Submit a separate electrical permit application for solar and storage projects.
• [structural] Design for 170 mph wind speed and Exposure Category C per Broward County/Hollywood standards.
• [fire] Provide at least two 36-inch wide fire pathways on separate roof planes from gutter to ridge, and set back PV modules a minimum of 10 inches from the roof edge per FFPC 8th Ed with Broward County Amendments.
• [structural] Retain a Special Structural Inspector (Florida Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer) for solar PV attachments to trusses and waterproofing, and submit an inspection schedule with the permit application.
• [fire] Install interconnected listed heat alarms per NFPA 855 (2020 Edition 15.9.2) when energy storage systems are installed in attached garages.
• [documentation] Submit a Certificate of Compliance per Section 110.10.7 prior to scheduling the final building inspection.
• [documentation] Include a cover page with a sheet index and a list of governing codes, and provide a scaled roof plan drawing indicating the exact location of the solar panels.
• [electrical] Install at least two rod and pipe electrodes (minimum 8 ft in length) for the grounding electrode system.
• [calcs] A new load calculation is not required if the existing service size is not changed.