Mastering Solar Planning Permits Presentation

Mastering Solar Planning & Permits
City of San Diego County of San Diego
October 18, 2011
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Installing a solar PV system in San Diego?
Mastering Solar Planning & Permits

Among the things that make an installation easier, is a better understanding of municipal processes, permitting and issues related to safety.
IntroductionPatrick Healy Chief EPM Inspector *DPLU, Building div. - County of San Diego
19 years experience combination inspector County of San Diego 7 years as Electrical Specialist County of San Diego Past President - So Cal Chapter, International Association of Electrical Inspectors Past President - International Code Council, San Diego Area Chapter Code Advisory Committee - CBSC
Marisa Smith Planner 1 DPLU Planning div. - County of San Diego
Agenda
Trends in Solar Permits Personal History with Solar in SD County Agencies involved in solar regulations Codes Applicable to Solar State Code Process Local Ordinances Local Interpretation Local Policies Standards applicable to Solar Equipment Plan Submittal Requirements and Permitting Documentation and County Handouts Plan Submittal requirements and Process Most common solar systems Plan technical basics Common plan errors Commercial project requirements Q/A
Practical?
Practical? Depends
Coastal areas ?
Dont see as much solar on coast? Is Fog and Clouds the Determining Factor, or is it the lower HVAC costs in the coastal area?
5 Acres?
5 Acres? 300 Acre Project coming to SD County
5 Acres? 300 Acre Project coming to SD County 6000 Acre Project coming to Central CA 540 MW
FRANCE
FRANCE - Mountains
Whats with all the interest in solar?
"Comparing finite and renewable planetary energy reserves (Terawatt-years). Total recoverable reserves are shown for the finite resources. Yearly potential is shown for the renewables." (source: Perez & Perez, 2009a)
"Comparing finite and renewable planetary energy reserves (Terawatt years). Total recoverable reserves are shown for the finite resources. Yearly potential is shown for the renewables." (*source: Perez & Perez, 2009) *
Once you know the size of the reserves it easy to see the number of years those reserves would last. At the end of 2009 the estimates were
Oil: 46 years (depleted in 2055) Natural gas: 63 years (depleted in 2072) Coal: 119 years (depleted in 2128)
Total Solar Irradiance upon Earth was measured by satellite to be roughly 1.361 Kilowatts per square meter
1 MW of PV generates 1,500,000 kWh per year
Other Factors
Incentives - The federal and state financial incentives have undoubtedly fueled the rise in the solar industry and the economy Interest - People just like solar and being involved in doing something good for the environment
Trends in Solar
After standing at 17 gigawatts in July 2011, the US nonresidential pipeline increased to 24 GW by September 2011
After standing at 17 gigawatts in July 2011, the US nonresidential pipeline increased to 24 GW by September 2011
California currently accounts for 61% of the total US project pipeline *New Projects in California, Some in SD County
After standing at 17 gigawatts in July 2011, the US non-residential pipeline increased to 24 GW by September 2011
California currently accounts for 61% of the total US project pipeline Utility-driven activity is now evident across 35 states *
Recent report from Interstate Renewable Energy Council shows the solar installed base of PV in 2010 doubled compared to the solar installed base in 2009
Personal Experience with Solar
Past 7 years as the County Electrical Specialist First year about 3 -5 permits a week Currently an average of about 10- 15 a Day Recent Surge in Commercial Recent Interest in Solar Farms and Utility Grade Plants
Solar Photovoltaic Permits Issued

(Includes: Ground-Mount PV, Roof-Mount PV, & Solar Water Heaters) (Current FY Annualized) 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600
433 981 954
1336
400
279 219
382
200 131 0
167
169
Renewable Energy Permits FY 10/11

SOLAR PV RESIDENTIALPERMITS ISSUED TOTAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PERMITS TOTAL FEE'S WAIVED
RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPACITY AND GENERATION:
ACTUALS 952 981 $322,401
AMOUNT OF PV GENERATING CAPACITY INSTALLED (MW)
5.44
EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS (TONS) (CO2 EQUIVALENTS) IN CARBON:
PHOTOVOLTAIC TOTAL
6029.035 6086.886
Renewable Energy Permits FY 11/12

ACTUAL 330 PROJECTION 1320
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PV PERMITS
TOTAL FEE'S WAIVED
$112,211
$448,844
AMOUNT OF PV GENERATING CAPACITY INSTALLED

:
1.7885
7.15400
EMISSIONS REDUCTION (TONS) (CO2 EQUIVALENTS) IN CARBON
1982.105
7928.421
Though State and Federal Incentives have decreased, so have the costs of Solar Modules*
New Technologies in Solar products

Solar Sand Thin Film Organic Modules Concentrating Panels Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenide (CIGS Panels) Many, many others
What Do Building Departments Do and What Rules and Codes Do They Apply
Lets take a look
Promote safe and sanitary buildings, utilities, and structures, and regulate their use in a manner that best serves the individual, the environment and the community
NFPA in response to GM: In the effort to rapidly change the country to Green technologies, the last thing we need is for Building Codes and the Local Building Department to become obstructionists to the change.
While Building Department personnel have a duty to stay in touch with the latest trends and technologies, codes may not entirely keep up with these quickly evolving renewable industries. It is sometimes necessary to use education, experience, and expertise in interpreting the purpose and intent of these codes Our primary responsibility is the health, safety, and well being of the residents of our communities. *
Personal History with Solar

25 years ago in Julian I saw my first solar system. Stand alone with Batteries 150K Lost in Cedar Fire Rebuilt - w/solar
Types of Solar Permits

Residential Roof Mount Residential Ground Mount Commercial Roof Mount Commercial Ground Mount Agricultural Solar Farm/Utility Grade Solar Plant, Off-Site
Permit Fees within the County of San Diego

Residential Roof Mount Residential Ground Mount Commercial Roof Mount Commercial Ground Mount Agricultural Solar Farm/Utility Grade Solar Plant

Residential Roof Mount - $0 Residential Ground Mount Commercial Roof Mount Commercial Ground Mount Agricultural Solar Farm/Utility Grade Solar Plant

Residential Roof Mount - $0 Residential Ground Mount - $0 (could be fees charged by DEH and DPW) Commercial Roof Mount Commercial Ground Mount Agricultural Solar Farm/Utility Grade Solar Plant -

Residential Roof Mount - $0 Residential Ground Mount - $0 (could be fees charged by DEH and DPW) Commercial Roof Mount - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation Commercial Ground Mount - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation Agricultural - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation Solar Farm/Utility Grade Solar Plant -

Residential Roof Mount - $0 Residential Ground Mount - $0 (could be fees charged by DEH and DPW) Commercial Roof Mount - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation Commercial Ground Mount - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation Agricultural - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation Solar Farm/Utility Grade Solar Plant - Based on Size/ Percentage of Valuation,
&/or the cost of providing the services
Fees for Residential Solar permits are Waived under The County of San Diegos Green Building Program and Homeowners Relief Act. These programs were created by the County Board of Supervisors to Aid Homeowners, and Promote the Use of Green Technology. Additional Funding Provided by the Federal, American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, Providing Grants to Local Government
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES OVERSEEING SOLAR INSTALLATIONS

State of CA, Local Bldg Dept Local Planning and Zoning Local Fire Dept Local Health Dept Local Public Works Dept Area-wide Policies and Interpretation Authorities such as the local ICC Chapter PUC, CEC OTHER AGENCIES
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL:
State of CA -

State of CA Adopts the State Building Codes

State of CA

GOVERNMENTAL:
State of CA Adopts the State Building Codes. State Agencies California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) - Ca Fire Marshal, HCD, Others. All have an impact on what goes into the CA Codes.

GOVERNMENTAL:

GOVERNMENTAL:

State of CA
THE 2011 MODEL CODE WILL BECOME

State of CA
THE 2011 MODEL CODE WILL BECOME THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
ALL CITIES AND COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA ARE MANDATED TO ENFORCE THE CALFORNIA BUILDING CODES
Local Bldg. Dept

Local Bldg. Dept Interprets and applies the state codes Enacts local ordinances for topics not covered in code. Sets policies for functions and operations Performs plan-check and inspection to verify code compliance.
San Diego County Website for forms and handouts

Solar Ordinance
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dplu/ceqa/POD09006.html
Building Div Forms and Handouts

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dplu/bldgforms/index.html
OTHER LOCAL AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

Planning/Zoning regulations Fire regulations Health Department (DEH) for septic systems Public Works for flood plains, drainage courses
DEH Requirements for Ground Mount Systems

Two primary concerns are addressed when DEH reviews ground mounted solar arrays. The first being the array itself and its proximity to the septic system. Second being the utility trench to the electric panel and its proximity to the septic system. Below are the review standards for DEH. Ground Mount Array The array is considered a structure. The minimum setback for a leach line to a structure is 8 feet. The setback should be measured from the outermost point of the array whether it be the footing or the solar panel itself. Reasoning here is adequate room to maneuver equipment for a septic system repair. This setback must also take into account reserve leach field area. Setbacks for solar arrays to septic tanks are 5 feet. Here again to the outer most edge of the array allowing for equipment access. Utility Trench The utility trench from the solar array cannot cross over a primary or reserve leach field area. The utility trench should maintain a 5:1 setback to a leach line for every foot of depth (2 ft deep utility trench = 10 ft setback to leach line). This would include reserve leach field areas. Utility trenches cannot cross over septic tanks and require a minimum 5 ft setback to the edge of the tank. Plans need to identify the location of the septic tank and leach field. Then the accuracy needs to be verified by DEH records, or in the case where there is no record a DEH visit to the site Good records from property owner or DEH showing no issues, sign-off is over the counter (OTC). Usually larger lots with lots of room. No records. Need licensed contractor to find system and produce an as-built (signed and dated by contractor). If DEH is comfortable with this then an OTC is done, if not comfortable DEH may charge a 2 hr minimum consultation to do a site check. Impacts to septic system will require relocation of solar array. Impacts to septic system that cannot be mitigated with a relocation will not be approved
County Fire Marshall Requirements for Solar Installations
ACCESS
ACCESS FOR SERVICING
ACCESS FOR SERVICING FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Department of Public Works
Solar panels and equipment must be mounted a minimum of 12 about the recorded flood plain
NON- GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES ON SOLAR

PUBLIC UTILITIES PUC, CEC CODE WRITING PANELS AND COMMITTEES STANDARDS AGENCIES AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES ( UL, ANSI, ETC )* NRTLs - NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING AGENCIES THIRD-PARTY FIELD EVALUATORS CCSE AND OTHER AGENCIES OVERSEEING GREEN PROGRAMS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS LIKE ICC AND CALBO OTHERS?
San Diego Area Electrical Newsletters
Drafted by the San Diego Chapter of ICC
http://www.iccsandiego.org
Newsletters Link
www.iccsandiego.org/uploads/2005%20Electrical%20Newsletter%20Final%201-10-06.pdf
UL STANDARDS FOR SOLAR PRODUCTS UL 1703* For flat plate modules and panels UL 1741* Grid Tied Inverters UL 2703 Solar Racking Systems and Grounding
*ANSI approved Standard UL is testing products to safety standards, but is showing an interest in testing to efficiency standards also. This to help certify the claims made by manufacturers of solar products
Standard Municipal Process: Plan Check Review Permit Issuance Inspection

The level of Plan review depends on the scope of the project Typical roof mount residential plan review includes: Roof Plan - overall layout of modules, electrical panels/equipment, and conduit runs Electrical plan review single line electrical diagram Electrical Calculations Voltage, Amperage, Derating factors, Overcurrent and conductors sizing. Structural roof attachment review racking system Equipment Data Sheets Property history review and zoning review Permit issuance 0 fees * Inspection Most residential roof-mounts are a single inspection, performed when the job is complete
Standard Municipal Process: Plan Check Review Permit Issuance and Inspection
Typical residential ground mount includes most items shown for a roof mount and additionally: Plot Plan review Structural foundation review and support attachments Dpt of Environmental Health review for septic concerns Dpt of Public Works Review for flood plain setbacks Permit issuance $0 Building Div fees* Inspection Most ground-mounts require multiple inspections Foundation, U/G Electric, and Final Inspection
*If additional electrical work needs to be performed, regular electrical fees apply * Fees apply to DEH and DPW review
Standard Municipal Process is Plan Check Review Permit Issuance and Inspection
Typical Commercial and Agricultural On-site Solar would include most of the previous items and additionally; Professionally designed electrical and structural plans Zoning Review and possible zoning criteria administered Possible Fire Department Review Possible Submittal of Plans Permit issuance Fees Apply
Standard Municipal Process is Plan Check Review Permit Issuance and Inspection
Typical Solar Farm and Utility Grade Off-site Solar would include most of the previous items and additionally; Use Permit/Admin Permit review Fire Department Review Submittal of Plans Permit issuance Fees Apply
Sample Plans
ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM
Sample Plan # 2
ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM
IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF THE CONDUIT RUN
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
2 GROUND RODS REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
AC DISCONNECT ?
2 GROUND RODS REQUIRED
The Combined maximum output of inverters on the AC side X 1.25% indicates the minimum size breaker. Conductor size is determined by the breaker rating and derating of the conductors. Derating is needed for more than 3 conductors in a raceway, distance mounted off the surface of the roof, and the ambient temperature for the area of the installation Maximum Breaker size is determined by the rating of the main breaker and the rating of the solar breakers not exceeding the rating of the buss bar X 120%
2 1/2 IMBEDMENT
Sample Plan # 3
GROUND MOUNTED SYSTEM gmspdf
Sample Plan # 4
ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM gmspdf1
Sample Plan # 5
GROUND MOUNTED SYSTEM gmspdf2
Sample Plan # 6
GROUND MOUNTED SYSTEM gmspdf3
Third-Party Grounding Devices
Must be specifically mentioned in the installation instructions for the modules Grounding Clips tested in conjunction with a racking system thats listed to UL 2703 must specifically identify the modules that it was tested with.
Class-A roofing?
Class-A roofing?
Some modules have a class-A rating
Class-A roofing?
Some modules have a class-A rating Most require a class-A roof underneath
(new construction)
CLASS A ROOF?
Target Fire Bakersfield
Link
Metal Roofs
INDIA
Teaching the Basics Want to teach your kids about renewable energy in a way thats relevant and interesting? If youre installing a new solar power system for your home, its a perfect opportunity to talk about how it works, why its important for the environment, and you can throw in some math lessons too. Solar power is complicated enough that older children and adults can learn plenty, but it can also be explained in a way that even younger kids can understand
NOW SERVING SOLAR POWER IN SAN DIEGO
Thank You Q&A Time Permitting
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Marisa Smith Planner 1 DPLU Planning Div. - County of San Diego
County of San Diego Planning Requirements for Solar
1) roof-mount 2) ground-mount on-site 3) ground-mount off-site
Roof Mount Solar PV
Ground Mount Solar PV - residential
Roof mount - Solar PV - commercial
Ground Mount Off-Site
Typical Plot Plan
Typical Plot Plan
Typical Plot Plan show all existing structure
Existing SFD
Typical Plot Plan - setbacks
Typical Plot Plan
Typical Plot Plan
Typical Plot Plan
EXPIRED PERMITS
Summary
Q & A?
Development Services Department Division of Building, Safety & Construction
Photovoltaic Information Session

Martin Montessoro October 18, 2011
Resources
Information Bulletin 301 Plan Template Inspection Guidelines SD Area Electrical Newsletter http://www.sandiego.gov/development -services/
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Options For Plan Review

Submit Plans and Documents Over-the-Counter by Appointment (SFR Per Template) Master Plan
Submitted Plan Review

All Commercial and Residential not per Template Documents and Plans per IB 301 10-Day Review Fees
Plan Submittal
Check in on the third floor of DSC Walk- in or Appointment at Submittal Plan Check fees have to be paid at the time of Submittal Plans are distributed to all reviewers (Structural and Electrical)
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Over-the-Counter by Appointment
Plans and Documents per Plan Template Call (619) 446-5300 for appointment Appointments are for one hour Maximum of two appointments per day per customer Check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment
Master Plans
Establish Master Plan

Submit Plans on Third Floor of DSC 10-Day Review Fee - Hourly Plan Check Only
Master Plan
Installations Per Established Master Plan Site Plan Issued Over-the-Counter at Screening (3rd Floor, DSC) Fees Issuance Records Permit Fee
9
Rechecks
By Appointment with the reviewer Walk-In, Over-the-Counter Electrical Counter (3rd Floor, DSC)
10
Issuance
By Appointment with the Issuance staff Walk-In Over-the-Counter Third floor DSC Permit fees
11
Development Services Department Division of Building, Construction and Safety
Solar Photovoltaic Plan Review Process

Complying Template Projects
Roof Mounted SFD
12
DSD Residential Plan Template for Solar Photovoltaic

The Purpose is to reduce plan review time by: Establishing a standard format and layout Suggesting standard notes
13
Residential PV Template
General Project Information
Notes for each page on the right-hand side of the page
Plans need to be in a simple legible format (11 X 17)

14
PV Company Name & Logo
Designer Name Signature License # Project Location
15
Notes font large enough to be legible
Identify Property Lines
Page Reference
16
Locate Building ,Plumbing Array layout custom to each project showing the number of modules and Mechanical Vents
17
Identify the location of the conduit. If DC conductors are routed within the building they must be within a metallic conduit marked CAUTION DC CIRCUIT every five feet.
18
Show Meter Location
Show Inverter Location

19
Structural calculations are required for the roof or structure mounted PV systems if the weight of the PV system exceeds five pounds per square foot.
20
Roof Framing and the Rack lay out
Typical Detail to show the attachment
Provide a Water Proofing Detail

21
Residential PV Template Single Line
Show the module manufactures' name and the model number
Identify the wire type and size
Show the number of modules per string and the number of strings per system
22

Identify the wire type, and size
Identify the conduit type, and size
23

Show the inverter manufactures' name and the model number Identify the wire type and size
Identify the conduit type and size
24

If a combiner box is used identify the ampere rating of the bus and OCP
25

Identify the ampere rating of the bus, main breaker and back-fed PV breaker
26

If micro inverter system is installed show the module manufactures' name and the model number
Systems with micro inverters need to show disconnects in compliance with (CEC 609.14 (D))
27

Identify DC and AC disconnects and where fuses are required show the ampere rating of the fuses
28
Residential PV Template Manufacturer Information Sheets

Include 8.5 by 11 copies of the Manufacturers specifications Verify that all components are listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for the intended use.
29
Technical Data
Module Info Inverter Info
Identify the short circuit current (Isc) and the open circuit voltage (Voc). 30
DSD Residential Plan Template for Solar Photovoltaic
QUESTIONS?
31
Inspection Guidelines and Suggested Practices
Inspection Process
To verify that the installation is in conformance with the design of the approved set of plans To verify that the installation is in compliance with the California Electrical Code and other applicable codes and regulations
Purpose of the Code

.the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity
2010 California Electrical Code

2008 National Electrical Code with amendments from State agencies California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3 Effective date January 1, 2011
Inspection Process
Contractor/owner responsibility to schedule and coordinate all required inspections Responsible party on site Provide access to all elements of system installation
Inspection
Ground-mounted 1. footings for array frame 2. underground raceways 3. final Observe regulations for Brush Management Zones, Environmentally Sensitive Lands, and Multiple Habitat Planning Areas
Inspection (continued)
Roof mounted arrays Rough electrical (for any concealed work) Roof array and bond (for integrated systems or for tile roofs) Final inspection
Necessary Paperwork on Site

Approved plans Inspection record card (DS-1798) Manufacturers Installation instructions modules, racking, inverter
Installation manuals inverters, modules
Roof Mounted Systems
Roof Access
Cal -OSHA Compliant Ladder Sitting squarely on level surface Secured at top
44
45
Tile roofs
47
Development Services Department Building Integrated PV Division of Building, Construction and Safety
49
50
51
52
Micro-inverters
53
Other Systems
54
Other Systems
55
Racking Installation
Racking system and grounding

57
Development Services Department Flashing and Weather Protection Division of Building, Construction and Safety
Properly flashed and sealed
Rolled roofing penetration

59
Clearance to Vents
61
Plumbing Vents
Plumbing vents cannot be covered by module installation Vents shall terminate a minimum of 6 above or 1 away horizontally from adjacent PV modules Termination shall not be higher that the highest point of the existing roof Vents less than 3 can be extended /offset but shall be properly and independently supported All extensions shall meet the requirements of the California Plumbing Code Extension on any plumbing vent 3 diameter or larger is not allowed
62
Using Identified grounding points and approved devices and materials
Unapproved Grounding Means

Not approved braided copper with sheet metal screw into the module frame
64
65
Combiner Boxes, Junction Boxes and Wiring Methods

Listed equipment Installed per manufacturer's installation instructions Cable Management Conduit support
Combiner boxes, wiring method

Combiner boxes shall be listed Installed per the manufacturers instructions
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69
Conduit support
Conduit Support
71
Wiring methods and materials
73
74
75
PV Wire
76
Cable Management
Conductor De-rating
Derating for conductor ampacity is required per new Table 310.15(B)(2) Use the ASHRAE tables for the ambient temperature used for the correction factor Air inside the raceway is significantly hotter than the surrounding air
Inverters and DC Disconnects

Listed utility interactive inverters As-built conforms to the design Installed per manufacturers installation instructions or recommendations System grounding electrode conductor properly terminated
Listed Utility-Interactive Inverter
82
Conductor terminations
Inverter locations
Service Equipment
bus rating existing main overcurrent protection PV overcurrent protection manufacturer breakers cable or conduit entry labeling multiwire branch circuit relocation and balanced load on bus grounding system
EXISTING Panel
Whats the rating of the bus? Total Sum of the Over-current Devices Permitted 87
400 Amp Panel 400 Amp Bus?
88
89
90
PV breakers and new and existing multi-wire circuits
Service Upgrades involving Scheduled Outages with SDG&E

Schedule DSD inspection for day of the scheduled outage Contact the inspector re: time frame Equipment installed, framing weather-protected, grounded, service entrance raceway or riser and service entrance conductors installed
Ready for reconnection?
BNL 14-1 How to Install Flashing
94
Grounding
Verify acceptable grounding for existing service equipment or provide a supplemental electrode Provide service and system grounding compliant with the Code
Water piping ground must be supplemented
Driven Ground Rod
Irreversible Splicing Devices

For grounding electrode conductors Micro-inverter installations - #8 or #6 Cu system grounding conductors 99
DC and AC wiring through a structure
100
CAUTION Notching and Boring Wood Members
101
Load-bearing 2 x 12 floor joists @ 12 OC notched in middle 1/3 of span

102
103
Properly fire stop around all penetrations of rated assemblies
104
Fire-resistive Exit Enclosures and Passageways
105
Signage and Placarding

Alternate power source placard DC raceways and DC disconnects Cautionary Site specific design PV disconnect for utility operation
Alternate Power Source Placard
108
111
Suggested practices
Survey the site verify the adequacy and condition of the existing electrical system to accommodate a PV system A service upgrade or other corrections may be required
Inadequate work space
115
Service Disconnects Maximum Six Handles without a Main Disconnect
Development Services Department Existing Service Entrance Division of Building, Construction and Safety
Existing service
Service supplied by SIDA cable
Alternative Energy Systems installed with safeguarding life and property in mind
Resources
Photovoltaic Systems, 2nd ed. Dunlop IAEI News (www.iaei.org) IREC (www.IRECUSA.org) Field Inspection Guidelines for PV Systems (Brooks Engg) Photovoltaic Power Systems: Suggested Practices, Southwest Technology Development Institute , NMSU(John Wiles) NEC Handbooks - NFPA NFPAs NEC Plus City of San Diego Inspection Guidelines 121
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City of San Diego County of San Diego

October 18, 2011

California Center for Sustainable Energy

Oct 26 Skips Tips Advanced Solar Thermal Workshop

Nov 1 Energy Upgrade California Orientation Workshop

Nov 15 Passing the CSI Inspection Protocol

Installing a solar PV system in San Diego?

Mastering Solar Planning & Permits

Marisa Smith Planner 1 DPLU Planning div. - County of San Diego

5 Acres? 300 Acre Project coming to SD County

Whats with all the interest in solar?

Personal Experience with Solar

Solar Photovoltaic Permits Issued

Renewable Energy Permits FY 10/11

ACTUALS 952 981 $322,401

AMOUNT OF PV GENERATING CAPACITY INSTALLED (MW)

EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS (TONS) (CO2 EQUIVALENTS) IN CARBON:

Renewable Energy Permits FY 11/12

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PV PERMITS

TOTAL FEE'S WAIVED

AMOUNT OF PV GENERATING CAPACITY INSTALLED

EMISSIONS REDUCTION (TONS) (CO2 EQUIVALENTS) IN CARBON

New Technologies in Solar products

Personal History with Solar

Types of Solar Permits

Permit Fees within the County of San Diego

Permit Fees within the County of San Diego

Permit Fees within the County of San Diego

Permit Fees within the County of San Diego

Permit Fees within the County of San Diego

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES OVERSEEING SOLAR INSTALLATIONS

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES

Local Bldg. Dept

San Diego County Website for forms and handouts

Building Div Forms and Handouts

OTHER LOCAL AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

DEH Requirements for Ground Mount Systems

County Fire Marshall Requirements for Solar Installations

ACCESS FOR SERVICING

ACCESS FOR SERVICING FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Department of Public Works

NON- GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES & AUTHORITIES ON SOLAR

San Diego Area Electrical Newsletters

Drafted by the San Diego Chapter of ICC

Standard Municipal Process: Plan Check Review Permit Issuance Inspection

IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF THE CONDUIT RUN

2 GROUND RODS REQUIRED

2 GROUND RODS REQUIRED

Third-Party Grounding Devices

Some modules have a class-A rating

Target Fire Bakersfield

NOW SERVING SOLAR POWER IN SAN DIEGO

Thank You Q&A Time Permitting

Marisa Smith Planner 1 DPLU Planning Div. - County of San Diego

County of San Diego Planning Requirements for Solar