Energy Storage Permitting Guidebook Version 1 - Flipbook - Page 24
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IREC also provides SolarAPP+ trainings that
result in a certificate of completion worth
one hour of CEU credit, including “How to Use
SolarAPP+ For Solar and Storage Projects.”
Before beginning the permitting application,
contractors and installers should be able to:
Check the AHJ’s landing page for
solar and storage local permitting
requirements that may not be included
in SolarAPP+ as well as guidance on
how to submit plan revisions.
Address questions about the project
plans and ensure the person answering
questions has the authority to commit
to attestations.
Pay SolarAPP+ and permitting fees via online payment systems, like Stripe.
Provide an email address for a primary point of contact who will send and receive communication
regarding the project.
Download and upload PDF files.
Track a unique ID associated with the project.
Design Revisions
It is common for site conditions to require adjustments to the submitted design. SolarAPP+ allows up to
three free revisions. Refer to the AHJ’s SolarAPP+ webpage for specific guidance on what an AHJ requires
and how to make adjustments in SolarAPP+ prior to inspection.
Field Inspection Guidance
In addition, there are items listed as attestations in SolarAPP+ that are directly checked by the AHJ at
inspection, including:
Racking system and module compatibility.
A listed combination of racking and modules must be certified for use by SolarAPP+
and incorporated into the SolarAPP+ database to ensure proper bonding/grounding
and fire classification.
Inspectors will verify that the model numbers for racking systems and modules match the
inspection checklist and that they are installed per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Equipment ratings, including the short-circuit current rating (SCCR).
Installed equipment must be sufficiently rated and compatible with the utility’s short-circuit
current ratings.
Equipment must be suitable for the application and compatible with connected equipment.
UL standards require installing equipment that has been tested or listed in combination with
UL 9540 safety standards. (See Appendix E for more on UL 9540 and UL 9540A.)
Racking system application.