View each step below to obtain additional information about each stage in Commercial Photovoltaic permit process
Application Guide
Fees
Do you want to get an estimate of your permit fee? Use this link to go to the Fee Calculator.
Document Review
Site Plan
- Project address or legal description
- Location and dimensions of proposed photovoltaic (PV) system.
- On-site structures, easements (public and private)
- Trees (when required)
- Location, species, and sizes of all trees within 20’ of construction area.
- Tree barricade locations and details.
- Tree mitigation table
Building Plan
- Project address or legal description
- Current Florida Building Code reference
- Structural detail design criteria
- Mounting details
Electrical Plans
- Project address or legal description
- Current NEC reference
- PV array configuration
- Electrical details
- Load calculations
Inspections
- BLD-Pre-Construction Inspection
- BLD-Foundation/Footer
- BLD-Pilasters/Fill Cells/Columns
- BLD-Tie Beam
- ELE-Electrical Power Release
- ELE-Partial Final
- ELE-Rough-In
- ELE-Underground Rough-In
- FIRE-Functional Test
- ROF-Final
- ELE-Final
- FIRE-Final
- BLD-Final
RFC - Ready for Completion
Use the Project Coordination Status Report (PCSR) on this page to get information on pending items like Open related permits, Open Conditions, Fees due and/or Inspections due to complete your project.
To see if your project qualifies for the Fast Pass-Same Day application, visit the Fast Pass page
Above information is provided as a guide. Additional information may be required, please consult with our Client Facilitation team at: csdhelp@tampagov.net