APPLICATION FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC (SOLAR) PERMIT

1. Project Information

Homeowner/Contractor

Homeowner

Contractor

Site Address

Street Address City

Village/Township/Borough

Property Tax Number

Unit/Lot

Direction to site if no address

2. Identification

Section A

Name

First Last

Owner Mailing Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Telephone Number

Section B

Company Name

Architect or Engineer

First Last

Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Telephone Number

License Number

Expirtation Date

Section C

Company Name

Contractor Name

First Last

Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Telephone Number

Builders License Number

Expiration Date

Workers comp insurance carrier or reason for exemption

3. Building Permit Application

Provide below description of Work: (Also provide details on plot plan: Show all improvements on lot & approx. distances to lot lines)

Total Lot Area Acres/Sq. Ft.

Estimated cost of construction

How many panels

ICC Use Group

ICC Construction Type

Power Rating

Estimated Start Date

Estimated Completion Date

IV Plan Review

A. Plan Review Required

Plans must be submitted with an Application for Plan Examination and the appropriate fee before a permit can be issued.

Plans and specifications are required for all other building types and shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of an architect or engineer licensed pursuant to 1980 PA 299 and shall bear the architect's or engineer's seal and signature.

4. Applicant Information if different from above

APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WORK ON JOB, PAYMENT OF ALL FEES AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THIS APPLICATION AND MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. APPLICANT MUST SIGN BELOW.

Name
First Last

Telephone Number

Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PROPOSED WORK IS AUTHORIZED BY THE OWNER OF RECORD AND THAT I HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE OWNER TO MAKE THIS APPLICATION AS HIS/HER AUTHORIZED AGENT, AND WE AGREE TO CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS APPLICATION IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

Section 23a of the state construction code act of 1972, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1523A, prohibits a person from conspiring to circumvent the licensing requirements of this state relating to persons who are to perform work on a residential building or a residential structure. Violators of section 23a are subjected to civil fines

Signature of Applicant(Required)

Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Required Documents for Solar Photovoltaic Systems Permitting

Completed Building Permit Application and the following documents:

Location, floor, and site plans. Site plan must show septic system location and all buried utilities.

Detailed System Diagram of all the system components, highlighting system grounding and bonding.

Basic Line Drawing that shows all the devices on the system including the solar module, DC disconnect, inverter, sub-panels, AC disconnect, main service meter, and wire sizes and connections. Specify manufacturer, model numbers, and ratings.

Show specific locations and labels used for compliance with NEC 690 and UL 969.

PV Module Label and Listing Specs.

Inverter Label and Listing Specs.

Rack Label and Listing Specs.

Rack Mounting Details and Calcs (Ground Mounted Systems).

Battery Storage Location and Venting (if applicable).

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The Following is an Example
Roof Design
1. Approximate Age of Roof _________________
2. Roofing Type: Comp Shingle Tile Shake Metal
3. Rafter Size: _____ X _____ Inches
4. Rafter Spacing: 16″ o.c. 24″ o.c. Other _____________
5. Rafter Span: ___________ Array Weight: ____________ lbs. Truss/Rafters that are over-spanned or if the array is over 5 lbs psf, design by a licensed professional may be required.
Ground Mounted Array
1. Attachment Type _____________________
2. Rack Dimensions ______________________
PV System Components
Per Module Manufacturer & Model
1. Photovoltaic Panel ___________________________________
2. Rated Power (PMax) ___________________________________Watts
3. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) ___________________________________ VDC
4. Short Circuit (Isc) ___________________________________Amps DC
5. Maximum Voltage (Vpmax) ___________________________________ VDC
6. Maximum Current (Ipmax) ____________________________________ Amps DC
7. Inverter Model ____________________________________
Module Configuration
1. No. of Modules in Series ____________________________________
2. No. of Strings in Parallel ____________________________________
3. Total Rated Power of System (@STC) _____________________________________
4. DC Grounding Electrode Conductor __________ AWG ___________ NEC Sec 690.47 (c) (2)
5. AC Grounding Electrode Conductor __________ AWG __________ NEC Sec 690.47 (c) (2)
6. Attach PV module, inverter and mounting system cut sheets.
Checklist for PV System Plan Check
Yes No – Is a basic site diagram provided showing location of structure and equipment?
Yes No – Is the array configuration shown?
Yes No – Is the array wiring identified?
Yes No – Is the combiner/junction box identified?
Yes No – Is the AC / DC disconnect box identified?
Yes No – Is the equipment grounding specified?
Yes No – Is the conduit size from the array to the power source identified?
Yes No – Are cut sheets provided for the PV modules?
Yes No – Are cut sheets provided for the mounting hardware?
Yes No – Are cut sheets provided for the Inverter?
Yes No – Is the system user’s manual available to property owner?
Yes No – Does the roof appear to be in good condition?