Residential Solar Permit

Residential Solar Roof-Mounted Permit Process

Plan Check Process

Prior to permit issuance, applicants are required to demonstrate that the project is in compliance with local and state regulations. This process is called Plan Check. 

The plan check process may be completed by using the following SolarApp+ application. 

By SolarApp+

SolarApp+ is a third-party platform created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in collaboration with the California Energy Commission, key code officials, local agencies, and the solar industry to develop automated standardized plan review and permitting software.  

Please note that the use of the SolarApp+ platform is completely voluntary.

Plan Review Steps:

  1. Verify your project is eligible for automated plan review via the Installer webpage on the SolarApp+ platform. Specific information is found at the bottom of the webpage. 
  2. Create a SolarApp+ account. 
  3. Fill out the project questionnaire and pay the fees.
  4. Apply separately with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) to obtain Fire approval ONLY IF project includes battery in garage. 
  5. Once the project has been approved by SolarApp+ the following items will be required for permit issuance: 
    1. A copy of the project specific SolarApp+ approval packet, a completed permit worksheet; and
    2. A copy of the LA County Fire approved project plans, if applicable.

Permit Process

Photovoltaic permits are records that demonstrate that projects are constructed per approved plans. Compliance with local ordinances and state regulations will be verified through inspections during the installation process. Permits can be obtained by the following process.

Once the plan check process is complete and the plans are approved, the project is eligible for permit issuance. PDFs of the required items must be uploaded at time of application. Once permit fees are collected, permits will be issued. Permit fees are listed in the adopted City of Claremont Fee Schedule.

Automated Solar Permit Issuance

Once the automated solar plan has been approved and issued a permit with Solar APP+, the City will require the following documents onsite for inspection: 

1. Your city issued job card will need to be kept on site, and can be picked up from our office by the applicant or courier with a valid notarized authorization letter and ID.

2. Contractor must perform QA/QC with the inspection checklist and initial each item on the inspection checklist prior to City inspection. 

 

If a revision is needed to the approved project plans, the following will be required:

  1. Approval from LACoFD, if applicable; 
  2. Approval from SolarApp+ (if plans were approved through the SolarApp+ process); and
  3. Approval from the Building Division.  

 

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