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6 FAQs about [Where to get approval for solar photovoltaic panels]
How is a solar energy project approved?
The approval process for a solar energy project involves several basic steps. First, a permit application is submitted for review by a local permitting agency, known as the “enforcing agency.” Typically, the contractor installing the solar energy system will submit the permit on behalf of the building owner.
Do you need a permit to install solar panels?
Generally, local governments require a homeowner's solar installer/contractor to obtain a permit for rooftop panels before they can be installed. After the PV system is installed, a professional from the local government will inspect the new array to ensure all building, electrical, and safety codes have been followed.
How do I get a solar permit?
Developing a solar-specific permit (or combining building and electrical permits with revisions to collect information unique to solar energy systems) and posting application materials online can save time and money for both those completing the forms (and their customers) and the local government staff reviewing and approving these applications.
Who should review a solar permit request?
Another department that may want to review a solar permit request is the fire department. Normally, the fire department does not get involved in enforcing construction codes for residential buildings. However, concerns over the unique nature of solar projects may lead some fire departments to become part of the review process.
Can a rooftop solar PV system be installed on a building?
The vast majority of rooftop solar PV systems are installed on existing structures. Even though very few of these buildings were constructed specifically for installing solar equipment, many of them are well suited for PV systems.
Does a solar permit require a single application form?
SolSmart’s Standardized Solar Permit Application Form While requiring a single application form under existing permitting processes represents an improvement over requiring both a building and electrical permit, it may still be more time consuming to complete, review, and approve permits via a process not specifically designed for solar.