Solar permit requirements in Plantation, FL

What Plantation expects on a solar permit

Plantation is a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requiring design parameters of 170 mph wind speed and Exposure Category C. Applications must be submitted digitally and include a rapid shutdown pathway placard. Projects require a Special Structural Inspector, a signed and sealed Structural Inspection Form, and a final Certificate of Compliance per Broward County Administrative Code 110.10. Documentation must include roof sealant specifications with Miami-Dade NOA, waterproofing details, and roof access pathways. Electrical plans must show intersystem bonding, surge protection, and a minimum 22k AIC rating for service equipment. Additionally, provide a floor plan showing smoke and CO detector locations, a scaled elevation for ESS placement relative to flood elevation, and a power source directory.

• Add a floor plan showing locations for smoke/CO detectors inside and outside all bedrooms per FBC 2023 Level 1 alteration requirements.
• [structural] Retain a Special Structural Inspector (FL Architect or PE) and submit an inspection schedule with the application, a signed/sealed Structural Inspection Form (SIF), and a final Certificate of Compliance per Broward County Admin Code 110.10.
• [documentation] Provide roof sealant specifications (including Miami-Dade NOA) approved and signed by the designer of record per FBC 107 and R324.4.3, and include manufacturer-approved applicator certification if required by the NOA.
• [fire] Show roof access pathways at least 36 inches wide on each roof plane per FBC R324.6.1, and 18-inch ridge pathways per NFPA 1 11.12.3.2.3 if PV coverage is under 33%.
• [documentation] Provide a scaled elevation showing the ESS location relative to structure openings and demonstrating compliance with the Broward County Ord Sec 5-84 base flood elevation.
• [fire] Provide a floor plan with labeled rooms showing hardwired smoke/CO detector locations with battery backup, and specify AFCI protection for their circuits.
• [electrical] Specify service equipment with a minimum 22k AIC rating, or provide utility calculations demonstrating less than 10k AIC is available at the service.(LIKELY MPUs ONLY)
• [electrical] Explicitly show intersystem bonding (NEC 250.94), GEC connection to the cold water pipe (NEC 250.104(A)), and a surge protection device (NEC 230.67) on the electrical riser diagram. (SURGE PROTECTION REQUIRED FOR NEW MAIN PANELS)
• [submittal_format] Submit a signed and notarized affidavit from the designer of record (including property address and scope of work) if plans are not digitally signed.
• [structural] Design structural calculations for 170 mph wind speed and Exposure Category C.
• [structural] Explicitly include and mark waterproofing details in the scope of work per FBC 107.2.1.
• [labeling] Ensure the power source directory explicitly lists all sources of power on the building, including any existing PV systems.