Solar PV Permit Submission Checklist

San Jose, California

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Solar PV Permit Checklist

San Jose — 13 required, 2 optional

Forms & Applications(3)

  • Permit ApplicationREQUIRED✓[1][2]

    Standard 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]

    Checklist form for solar PV permit submissions.

Plans & Diagrams(5)

  • 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.

Supporting Documents(5)

  • 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.

Photos & Labels(2)

  • 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 Jose before submission.

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  • Step-by-step SJ Online Permits portal submission guide
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