Spreadsheet: 11182ea2-bbbf-459c-a70f-7aac029b16b0
Sheet: Permitting Process

Rooftop PV systems only
Residential - as defined by jurisdiction. Less than approximately 10kW
Commercial - as defined by jurisdiction. Less than approximately 300kW
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PERMITTING PROCESS
Sub-Area | # | Question | Measurement Unit | Industry Verification? | RESIDENTIAL |  | COMMERCIAL |  | DATA SOURCES/NOTES (optional)
 |  |  |  |  | Options | [NAME] | Options | [NAME]
Application | 1 | To how many departments does an installer have to submit separate applications for a typical installation? (a municipal utility does not count as a city department here) | Multiple Choice | N | 1 |  | 1
 |  |  |  |  | 2 |  | 2
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] 3 |  | [NAME] 3
 | 2 | What types of departmental approvals are required for a typical installation? (check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Building |  | Building
 |  |  |  |  | Electrical |  | Electrical
 |  |  |  |  | Fire |  | Fire
 |  |  |  |  | Mechanical |  | Mechanical
 |  |  |  |  | Planning |  | Planning
 |  |  |  |  | Plumbing |  | Plumbing
 |  |  |  |  | Structural |  | Structural
 |  |  |  |  | Zoning |  | Zoning
 |  |  |  |  | Other (*Specify) | * | Other (*Specify) | *
 | 3 | What approvals from Professional Engineers are required as part of the permit package for a typical installation? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Civil |  | Civil
 |  |  |  |  | Electrical |  | Electrical
 |  |  |  |  | Environmental |  | Environmental
 |  |  |  |  | Fire Protection |  | Fire Protection
 |  |  |  |  | Mechanical |  | Mechanical
 |  |  |  |  | Structural |  | Structural
 | 4 | What is the average time required for an installer/customer to complete a permit application for a typical installation? | Multiple Choice | Yes | ≤ half day |  | ≤ 1 day
 |  |  |  |  | 1 - 2 days |  | 2 - 4 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 2 days |  | > 4 days
 | 5 | What are the options for obtaining an application? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
 | 6 | What are the options for submitting an application? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
Information Access | 7 | How is information describing the permitting process accessible? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | Yes | Online and easily accessible |  | Online and easily accessible
 |  |  |  |  | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person/mail |  | In person/mail
 | 8 | Is there an accessible designated point of contact, with contact information available online, for questions about the PV permitting process? | Multiple Choice | N | Yes |  | Yes
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
Permitting Process Time | 9 | Is there a policy to issue/deny PV permits within a specified number of business days from submission of application? | Multiple Choice | N | Yes, ≤ 3 days |  | Yes, ≤ 5 days
 |  |  |  |  | 4-10 days |  | 6-15 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 10 days |  | > 15 days
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
 | 10 | Does the jurisdiction track the number of days each permit takes to process? | Multiple Choice | N | Yes |  | Yes
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
 | 11 | What is the average number of business days between application submission and decision (issuance or denial) regarding permit? | Multiple Choice | Yes | ≤ 3 days |  | ≤ 5 days
 |  |  |  |  | 4-5 days |  | 6-10 days
 |  |  |  |  | 6-10 days |  | 11-15 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 10 days |  | > 15 days
 | 12 | Are there mechanisms in place for accelerating PV permitting processes under certain conditions? | Multiple Choice (If Yes, Please Specify) | N | Yes, *Specify |  | Yes, *Specify
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
 |  |  |  |  | * |  | *
Fee | 13 | How is information on permit fees made available? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
 |  |  |  |  | Not Available |  | Not Available
 | 14 | What is the average total for the applicable permit fee(s) for typical installations? | Multiple Choice | N | ≤$250 |  | Please *Specify | *
 |  |  |  |  | $251 - 500
 |  |  |  |  | > $500
 | 15 | Is/are the permit fee(s) structured as flat, cost recovery, valuation open ended, or valuation capped? | Multiple Choice | N | Flat |  | Flat
 |  |  |  |  | Cost Recovery |  | Cost Recovery
 |  |  |  |  | Valuation Open Ended |  | Valuation Open Ended
 |  |  |  |  | Valuation Capped |  | Valuation Capped
 |  |  |  |  | Valuation with Exclusions |  | Valuation with Exclusions
 |  |  |  |  | Other (*Specify) | * | Other (*Specify) | *
Model Process | 16 | To what degree do you use the Solar ABCs expedited permitting process template for typical installations? | Multiple Choice | N | Default template |  | No Response Required
 |  |  |  |  | Optional template
 |  |  |  |  | Have reviewed and considered
 |  |  |  |  | Unaware/Reject
Inspection | 17 | What is the average number of business days from inspection request to actual inspection? | Multiple Choice | Yes | ≤ 2 days |  | ≤ 2 days
 |  |  |  |  | 3-5 days |  | 3-5 days
 |  |  |  |  | 6 -10 days |  | 6 -10 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 10 days |  | > 10 days
 | 18 | What is the typical window of time given to the installer for final onsite inspection? | Multiple Choice | Yes | Specific Time |  | Specific Time
 |  |  |  |  | 2 hrs |  | 2 hrs
 |  |  |  |  | 3-4 hrs |  | 3-4 hrs
 |  |  |  |  | 5-8 hrs |  | 3-8 hrs
 |  |  |  |  | > 1 day |  | > 1 day
 | 19 | How is information on inspection requirements made available? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
 |  |  |  |  | Not Available |  | Not Available
 | 20 | How many separate inspection trips are required for a typical installation? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Single Comprehensive Inspection |  | Single Comprehensive Inspection
 |  |  |  |  | Electrical Rough-in |  | Electrical Rough-in
 |  |  |  |  | Electrical Final |  | Electrical Final
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] (pre-install) |  | [NAME] (pre-install)
 |  |  |  |  | Structural / Building Final |  | Structural / Building Final
 |  |  |  |  | Other (*Specify) | * | Other (*Specify) | *
Communication Protocol with Utility | 21 | Do the utility and local jurisdiction coordinate regarding inspection requirements and on-site inspection times for the permit inspection and interconnection inspection? | Multiple Choice (If Yes, Please Specify) | N | Yes, *Specify |  | Yes, *Specify
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
 |  |  |  |  | * |  | *