The PV Structural Affidavit is a notarized affidavit published by the City of Cape Coral Building Division in its Permit Document Center. The person who signs it, a contractor, authorized agent, owner or builder, affirms that the Photovoltaic Engineering Certification will be followed for the job named by the job address and permit number on the form. On this page you can fill out the PV Structural Affidavit online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The original PDF is published by the City of Cape Coral at the official link below.
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What is PV Structural Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL?
The PV Structural Affidavit is the City of Cape Coral Building Division affidavit in which the signer affirms that the Photovoltaic Engineering Certification will be followed for the job identified by the job address and permit number written on the form. The heading printed on the PDF reads "PHOTOVOTAIC STRUCTURAL AFFIDAVIT".
The signer certifies that the engineering certification will be followed, including the layout, so that it complies with:
- the percentage of roofing coverage;
- the mounting type and attachment schedule;
- clear emergency access pathways;
- all uplift and deadload, in accordance with the exposure and wind zone requirements of the Florida Building Code.
The form tells the signer to see the enclosed pictures of the underside of the truss, which are there to show that all fasteners are as the engineering requires.
The affidavit also contains acknowledgments. The permit work has been performed in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, including the Cape Coral Land Development Code (LDC) and Florida Building Code 105.4.1, Permit Intent. A permit does not relieve the applicant or contractor of responsibility for code compliance or required inspections, and it is not a warranty. The signer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Cape Coral, its officers, employees and agents. If code violations are found after the permit is issued, a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued and the permit applicant is responsible for the cost of removing, relocating, repairing or replacing the improvements.
The form ends with a notary block ("Sworn to and subscribed before me"). It is not a permit application: the city's Permit Document Center lists applications, guidelines and other photovoltaic solar documents as separate items.
Who needs to file PV Structural Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL?
The form is signed by the Contractor, Authorized Agent, Owner or Builder whose permit number is written on it. The signature line carries all four titles, so the person signing writes their own name and signs under whichever role applies. The form also asks for the contractor's name and Florida License Number.
Anyone who signs accepts the commitments printed on the form: following the Photovoltaic Engineering Certification, complying with the Florida Building Code and the Cape Coral Land Development Code, indemnifying the City of Cape Coral, and paying the cost of correcting any violation found after the permit is issued. The form says the permit applicant bears those costs.
The signer also states that they read and understood the agreement, entered into it voluntarily and had the chance to ask questions and consult an attorney of their choice.
The form does not list which Cape Coral permit types require it, and it prints no exclusions. Check with the City of Cape Coral Building Division, (239) 574-0600, whether your permit requires this affidavit.
When to file PV Structural Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL
The form is tied to a permit by the Permit Number line at the top, so it is completed in connection with that permit. No separate due date is printed on it. The truss photographs it refers to are enclosed with the affidavit, and the signature must be sworn before a notary, so plan to have both ready when you sign. The city's Permit Document Center lists it among the affidavits it publishes. For any deadline attached to your permit, ask the City of Cape Coral Building Division at (239) 574-0600.
Documents you need
- Pictures of the underside of the truss, enclosed with the affidavit to show that all fasteners are as the engineering requires; the form says "See Enclosed Pictures of Underside of Truss".
- Identification for the notary, if the notary does not know you personally: the notary block records "Produced identification" and the type of identification produced.
How to fill out PV Structural Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL
Open the PV Structural Affidavit
Open the fillable PDF of the City of Cape Coral PV Structural Affidavit. It has two pages: the affidavit on page 1 and the notary block on page 2.
Enter the job address and permit
Write the Job Address and the Permit Number issued for the work. The affidavit refers to this permit throughout.
Enter the contractor details
Fill in Contractor and the Florida License Number next to it.
Read the certification and acknowledgments
Read the paragraphs on the engineering certification, code compliance, indemnification, Notice of Violation and costs. By signing you agree to all of them.
Prepare the truss photographs
Gather the pictures of the underside of the truss that the certification paragraph says to enclose, so they go with the signed affidavit.
Print the signer's name and sign
Enter the Contractor/Authorized Agent/Owner/Builder Name and sign on the matching Signature line. Do not sign the notarized part until the notary is present.
Complete the State and County
On page 2, enter the State of and County of where the affidavit is sworn.
Complete the notary details
Fill in the day, month and 20__ year, the name of the person sworn, and mark whether the person is Personally known to the notary or Produced identification, giving the Type of identification produced.
Leave the notary's signature to the notary
The notary completes the Sign and Print lines at the bottom of page 2.
Review and download the PDF
Check the permit number, names, license number and dates. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then sign before a notary and assemble it with the truss photographs.
How to submit PV Structural Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL
The form itself names no submission channel, address, portal or appointment rule. It is tied to a permit by the Permit Number line, so ask the City of Cape Coral Building Division how to deliver it for that permit.
- Where the form comes from: the city publishes it in its Permit Document Center at https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/development_services/permitting_services_division/permit_document_center.php, under Affidavits.
- City contact details printed on the form: City of Cape Coral, P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0027; phone (239) 574-0600; fax (239) 574-0591; www.capecoral.gov. The form prints these as the city's details, not as a filing address.
- What goes with it: the pictures of the underside of the truss, and the notarized signature page completed.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels the City of Cape Coral gives for your permit.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the Permit Number or Job Address blank, so the affidavit is not tied to the permit it certifies.
- Omitting the Florida License Number next to the contractor's name.
- Not enclosing the pictures of the underside of the truss that the certification paragraph refers to.
- Leaving the notary block (State, County, day, month, year, name, identification) blank or incomplete.
- Signing without a notary when the form says it is sworn to and subscribed before the notary.
- Printing a name that does not match the signature, or not stating the signer's role as Contractor, Authorized Agent, Owner or Builder.
- Assuming the permit relieves the contractor or applicant of responsibility; the affidavit states that a permit is not a warranty of code compliance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PV Structural Affidavit?
It is a City of Cape Coral Building Division affidavit in which a contractor, authorized agent, owner or builder affirms that the Photovoltaic Engineering Certification will be followed, including roofing coverage, mounting and attachment schedule, emergency access pathways and uplift/deadload.
Do I need a Cape Coral permit before using this affidavit?
The form has a Permit Number line and refers to the permit throughout, so it is tied to a specific Cape Coral permit. It does not say which permit types require it, so ask the Building Division at (239) 574-0600.
Does the PV Structural Affidavit have to be notarized?
The form includes a notary block that begins "Sworn to and subscribed before me", with State, County, date, name, identification and the notary's sign and print lines. Complete it with the notary present rather than signing in advance.
What do I attach to the PV Structural Affidavit?
Enclose pictures of the underside of the truss. The certification paragraph says to see them to ensure all fasteners are as the engineering requires. The form lists no other attachments.
Who can sign the PV Structural Affidavit?
The signature line reads Contractor/Authorized Agent/Owner/Builder, so any of those roles may sign on the permit's behalf. The signer must also be able to enter the Florida License Number of the contractor named on the form.
Where do I submit the PV Structural Affidavit?
The form prints no filing address or portal. Ask the City of Cape Coral Building Division, (239) 574-0600, how to deliver it for your permit. The city publishes the form in its Permit Document Center under Affidavits.
Can I fill out the PV Structural Affidavit online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service: it does not file the affidavit with the City of Cape Coral or notarize it.
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