Energy Storage Permitting Guidebook Version 1 - Flipbook - Page 13
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Energy Storage Guidebook
Typical Permit Review
Building permits must be reviewed following the state’s requirements, but each authority having jurisdiction
(AHJ) has its own process. Although the process may vary in the details, the typical process follows a flow
as shown in Figure 3. AHJs seeking to expedite their permitting process may be able to automate the plan
review for typical residential solar plus storage installations using an online automated permitting software
like SolarAPP+ or a custom-built software system.
FIG U R E 3
Energy Storage Permit Review Process
Permit Applicant
Requirements research and project design
AHJ
Submit plans
Permit request received
Revise and resubmit plans
Review submitted plan designs
Review plans against codes
Review UL listings and project specification
sheets against list of acceptable equipment
Issue corrections
No
Plan meets AHJ
requirements?
Yes
Accept payment for permit
Permit is granted
Construction begins
Additional work to correct
noncompliant installation issues
No
Site inspection:
Project conforms to plans
and codes?
Yes
Final approval granted*
*Some AHJs and utilities require permit applicants to secure
interconnection agreement prior to submitting permit application
Summary: Flow chart describing the typical permit application and review process from submission to site inspection
and final approval.
Source: Center for Sustainable Energy (https://energycenter.org/)