Solar PV Permit Submission Checklist

San Diego, California

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Solar PV Permit Checklist

San Diego — 13 required, 2 optional

Permit ApplicationREQUIRED✓[1][2]
Standard City of San Diego permit application form for solar PV installation.
Electrical Permit ApplicationREQUIRED✓[3][4]
Electrical permit application required for all solar PV system installations.
Solar PV ChecklistREQUIRED✓[5][6]
DSD-specific checklist form for solar PV permit submissions.

Site PlanREQUIRED✓[7][8]
Scaled drawing showing property layout, building footprint, and proposed solar array placement.
Roof Layout / Module PlanREQUIRED✓[9][10]
Detailed plan showing individual module placement, dimensions, and spacing on the roof surface.
Single-Line Electrical DiagramREQUIRED✓[11][12]
Electrical diagram showing PV system components, conductors, disconnects, and utility interconnection.
Three-Line Electrical DiagramOPTIONAL✓[13][14]
Detailed electrical diagram showing all conductors, grounding, and protection devices.
Structural Attachment DetailREQUIRED✓[15][16]
Cross-section drawing showing how solar racking attaches to the roof structure.

Module Specification SheetREQUIRED✓[17][18]
Manufacturer specification sheet for the solar modules being installed.
Inverter Specification SheetREQUIRED✓[19][20]
Manufacturer specification sheet for the inverter(s) being installed.
Racking Specification SheetREQUIRED✓[21][22]
Manufacturer specification and engineering letter for the racking/mounting system.
Structural Engineering LetterOPTIONAL✓[23][24]
Letter from a licensed structural engineer confirming the roof can support the proposed system.
Load Calculation WorksheetREQUIRED✓[25][26]
Calculation showing existing electrical load and capacity for the solar system addition.

NEC Labeling PlanREQUIRED✓[27][28]
Plan showing locations and content of all required NEC warning labels and placards.
Existing Electrical Panel PhotoREQUIRED✓[29][30]
Photograph of the existing main electrical panel showing available breaker spaces and labeling.

This checklist is for reference only. Requirements may change — always verify with San Diego before submission.

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