Solar PV Permit Packet Template
Permit type: residential_solar
Placeholders
- {attachment_type}
- {calculated_base_fee}
- {calculation_date}
- {contractor_business_name}
- {contractor_email}
- {contractor_license}
- {contractor_name}
- {contractor_phone}
- {cost_per_watt}
- {dc_voltage_range}
- {dead_load_psf}
- {existing_load_watts}
- {hoa_approval_date}
- {hoa_contact}
- {hoa_name}
- {inspection_fee}
- {install_date}
- {inverter_efficiency}
- {inverter_manufacturer}
- {inverter_model}
- {inverter_power}
- {inverter_warranty}
- {job_address}
- {jurisdiction_form_number}
- {license_classification}
- {license_expiration}
- {max_current_amps}
- {max_system_size_kw}
- {net_load_watts}
- {num_panels}
- {ocpd_rating}
- {online_portal_url}
- {owner_email}
- {owner_name}
- {owner_phone}
- {panel_dimensions}
- {panel_manufacturer}
- {panel_model}
- {panel_warranty}
- {panel_wattage}
- {panel_weight}
- {permit_office_address}
- {plan_review_fee}
- {racking_manufacturer}
- {racking_material}
- {racking_model}
- {service_size_amps}
- {snow_load_psf}
- {solar_production_watts}
- {surcharges}
- {system_size_kw}
- {system_valuation}
- {total_permit_fee}
- {utility_company}
- {voltage}
- {wind_load_psf}
- {wind_rating}
Required attachments
None.
Common rejections
- [ ] Review application checklist before submission
- [ ] Ensure all fields are completed (no blanks)
- [ ] All required signatures present (owner, contractor, engineer if applicable)
- [ ] Submit all required attachments listed above
- [ ] Include complete roof framing details
- [ ] Provide sealed engineering stamp if required
- [ ] Specify exact attachment locations and spacing
- [ ] Include wind load calculations per local code
- [ ] Show complete DC and AC circuits
- [ ] Label all components with ratings
- [ ] Include conductor sizes and types
- [ ] Show grounding system details
- [ ] Have diagram signed by licensed electrician
- [ ] Verify all equipment is UL listed
- [ ] Confirm inverter is UL 1741 / IEEE 1547 compliant
- [ ] Include spec sheets with certification marks
- [ ] Check local jurisdiction's approved equipment list
- [ ] Use jurisdiction's current fee schedule
- [ ] Include detailed valuation breakdown
- [ ] Account for all applicable surcharges
- [ ] Verify calculation with building department if uncertain
- [ ] Include copy of active license
- [ ] Verify license is current and in good standing
- [ ] Include certificate of insurance
- [ ] Ensure license classification matches work scope
- [ ] Check if property is in HOA jurisdiction
- [ ] Obtain written HOA approval before permit application
- [ ] Include HOA approval letter with application
- [ ] Note: Some states (including AZ) limit HOA restrictions on solar