Solar Submittal

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Solar Photovoltaic Installations 10 kW or Less in One &Two-Family Dwellings

Submittal requirements for expedited solar photovoltaic building permits:

  • Expedited permit processing is available for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that are roof-mounted and up to 10kW. PV installations that meet these criteria may be eligible for "over the counter" permitting. Larger systems or those equipped with storage batteries must be submitted for standard processing.

Submittal Requirements

  • Complete Building Permit Application Form (PDF)
  • Demonstrate compliance with the Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Permitting (PDF)
  • A complete set of plans which include the following items:
    • Locations of main service or utility disconnect
    • Total number of modules, number of modules per string and the total number of strings
    • Make and model of inverter(s), micro-inverters and/or combiner box if used
    • One-line diagram of system
    • Specify grounding/bonding, conductor type and size, conduit type and size and number of conductors in each section of conduit
    • If batteries are to be installed, include them in the diagram and show their locations and venting (Fire Department approval is required.)
    • Equipment cut sheets including inverters, modules, AC and DC disconnects, combiners and wind generators
    • Labeling of equipment as required by CEC, Sections 690 and 705
    • Site diagram showing the arrangement of panels on the roof or ground, north arrow, lot dimensions and the distance from property lines to adjacent buildings/structures (existing and proposed)
    • A roof plan showing roof layout, PV panels and the following fire safety items: approximate location of roof access point, location of code-compliant access pathways, PV system fire classification and the locations of all required labels and markings.
    • Engineered design and structural calculations.
    • Product specifications.
    • Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the project.
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Contact Us

  1. Questions or Comments:

    Tel: (310) 544-5280

    Emailbuildingsafety@rpvca.gov


    Building Official

    David Rasor


    Tel: (310)-544-5239

    Emaildrasor@rpvca.gov


    Submit For Review

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    Inspection Request

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    Tel: (310) 544-5279


    Office Location

    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard

    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275



    Office Hours

    Monday - Thursday         

    7:30am - 5:30pm    

    (closed noon to 1pm)

             

    Friday

    7:30am - 4:30pm

    (closed noon to 1pm)


    Saturday - Sunday

    Closed


    Technical Inquiries

    Monday - Friday

    7:30am - 8:30am             

    4pm - Closing


    Allowable Construction Hours

    Monday - Friday

    7am - 6pm                      

    Saturday

    9am - 5pm


    Sunday or Legal Holidays


    No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained from the director. Said permit must be requested at least 48 hours before work.


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One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Contact Us

  1. Questions or Comments:

    Tel: (310) 544-5280

    Emailbuildingsafety@rpvca.gov


    Building Official

    David Rasor


    Tel: (310)-544-5239

    Emaildrasor@rpvca.gov


    Submit For Review

     E-Submittal

     

    Inspection Request

    E-Request

    Tel: (310) 544-5279


    Office Location

    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard

    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275



    Office Hours

    Monday - Thursday         

    7:30am - 5:30pm    

    (closed noon to 1pm)

             

    Friday

    7:30am - 4:30pm

    (closed noon to 1pm)


    Saturday - Sunday

    Closed


    Technical Inquiries

    Monday - Friday

    7:30am - 8:30am             

    4pm - Closing


    Allowable Construction Hours

    Monday - Friday

    7am - 6pm                      

    Saturday

    9am - 5pm


    Sunday or Legal Holidays


    No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained from the director. Said permit must be requested at least 48 hours before work.


    Staff Directory

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