Residential Solar Panel Checklist
Plans
- Site Plan
- Layout Plan
- If located on roof, then Roof Plan
- If freestanding solar structure, then Structural Plan
- Electrical Plan
- If net metering, then Production Meter must be shown on the one-line drawing
Documents
- Signed and Dated Residential Additions, Remodels, Accessory Structures Application Form
- Manufacturer’s installation instructions for V = 97 mph wind speed or engineering
- Product Specifications
- Photovoltaic panels and modules shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1703
- Inverters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1741
- Systems connected to the utility grid shall use inverters listed for utility interaction
- Engineering required if total dead load of modules, supports, mountings, raceways, and all other appurtenances weigh more than 4 pounds per square foot.
- Signed OTC Building Permit Checklist for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems Form (PDF)
- On line 9, enter total dead load of system (lbs/ft2)
- Signed OTC Electrical Permit Checklist for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems Form (PDF)
Resources