Solar PV Permit Requirements

Standard City of San Diego permit application form for solar PV installation.

Electrical permit application required for all solar PV system installations.

DSD-specific checklist form for solar PV permit submissions.

Scaled drawing showing property layout, building footprint, and proposed solar array placement.

Detailed plan showing individual module placement, dimensions, and spacing on the roof surface.

Electrical diagram showing PV system components, conductors, disconnects, and utility interconnection.

Detailed electrical diagram showing all conductors, grounding, and protection devices.

Cross-section drawing showing how solar racking attaches to the roof structure.

Manufacturer specification sheet for the solar modules being installed.

Manufacturer specification sheet for the inverter(s) being installed.

Manufacturer specification and engineering letter for the racking/mounting system.

Letter from a licensed structural engineer confirming the roof can support the proposed system.

Calculation showing existing electrical load and capacity for the solar system addition.

Plan showing locations and content of all required NEC warning labels and placards.

Photograph of the existing main electrical panel showing available breaker spaces and labeling.