Chapter 14
The Permitting Process
IN THIS CHAPTER
Dealing with permitting toward the start of a project
Drawing the right stuff
Before you can even begin a PV project, you must obtain the proper permits from the local building department. Most jurisdictions are able and willing to work with individuals and companies who want to install PV systems. And even for those locations where PV systems aren’t as common, the local building departments have multiple resources available to them (although you may need to help guide it and supply any information the local folks need). This chapter reveals the details you should have ready for the permit office to ensure that this portion of your job goes smoothly.
Keep in mind that you need to document your installations as well as you possibly can. In this chapter, I also tell you all about how to make drawings of your systems to help in permitting, design, construction, and inspection. (I don’t expect you to become an expert in making these drawings, but you should find a program you like or work with somebody who can help you create clean, professional drawings.)
Obtaining Permits before You Install a PV System
The permitting process for PV systems calls for you to collect specification (spec) sheets for the products you plan to use, document ...
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