Florida AHJ
Solar permit requirements in Pompano Beach, FL
Solar projects in Pompano Beach, Broward County, must adhere to specific local building codes and design parameters. These requirements ensure structural integrity and compliance within this High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Requirements at a glance
- Design wind speed
- 170 mph (ASCE)
- Exposure category
- C
- Ground snow load
- 0 psf
- High-velocity hurricane zone
- Yes
- Submission format
- digital_separate
- Separate discipline files
- Yes
What Pompano Beach expects on a solar permit
Pompano Beach requires designs to meet a wind speed of 170 mph under Exposure Category C, with a ground snow load of 0 psf. Submissions must be provided as digital files with separate discipline documents. Applicants must submit a signed Special Building Inspector form for attachment connections, an inspection schedule, a section view showing mounting height, a Certificate of Compliance, and ongoing progress reports per Broward County Admin Code.
- [documentation] Submit a signed Special Building Inspector (SIF) form completed by a Florida Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer for solar attachment connections to truss and waterproofing.
- [documentation] Provide an inspection schedule with the permit application detailing the specific inspections to be made and at what phase of construction.
- [structural] Provide the mounting height in a section view of the system to be installed.
- [documentation] Submit a Certificate of Compliance prior to scheduling the final building inspection per Broward County Admin Code Section 110.10.7.
- [documentation] Submit progress and inspection reports during construction in accordance with Broward County Admin Code Section 110.10.6.
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