Hi Dana......we are also required to pull building/structural permits for our flush roof mount PV systems.....typically they require an engineer to sign off on our installation technique and also on the capability of the trusses or the rafters to handle that loads and installation technique....they don't come and inspect until the system is complete so long as they approve our plan up front.....that would be a real hassle if they made us stop between racking and panel installing for an inspection.....i can see the day where they move to that though........for pole mounted or ground mounted installs no building/structural permit has been required up until now...... cheers, Kirpal Renewable Energy Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer
On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 2:45 PM, Dana Brandt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Until recently, we've only been required to have an electrical permit for > flush-mounted PV systems. The city has now decided to require building > permits for all PV systems and wants to come out and inspect our L-feet > attachments and rails before the modules can go up. This seems crazy to me. > What are other jurisdictions requiring? I'd love some information I can take > to the city showing that other jurisdictions aren't requiring this type of > process. > > Thanks a lot, > > Dana > > -- > Dana Brandt > Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC > www.ecotechenergy.com > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 360.510.0433 > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- Sunny Regards, Kirpal Khalsa NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer Renewable Energy Systems
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