A sheet-by-sheet solar permit submittal checklist
A complete submittal is the single biggest factor in first-pass approval. Reviewers approve packages that contain everything they are required to check, in a form they can read. Use this sheet-by-sheet checklist to assemble a set your AHJ can approve without a correction cycle.
Cover sheet
- Project address, owner, and installer information
- System size (DC and AC), module and inverter counts
- Adopted code editions and a sheet index
- Applicable notes and general specifications
Site / plot plan
- Property lines and setbacks, not just the roof
- Existing structures and the building footprint
- North arrow and a scale
- Location of the service, meter, and utility disconnect
A roof sketch alone is a frequent correction — the reviewer needs the property context.
Roof plan
- Array layout with module count per plane
- Fire access pathways and setbacks per the fire code (IFC 605)
- Roof planes, tilt, and azimuth
- Attachment points shown on the layout
One-line (single-line) diagram
- Modules, strings, and inverter with model numbers
- Conductor sizing and OCPD per NEC 690.8 and 240.6
- Rapid shutdown device and initiator per NEC 690.12
- Interconnection showing the busbar rating and 120% math per 705.12(B)
- Grounding and bonding — electrode, GEC, EGC per NEC 250 / 690.47
- AC and DC disconnects
Our electrical corrections guide covers the checks reviewers run on this sheet.
Structural details
- Attachment type, fastener, embedment, and spacing
- Rafter/truss size, span, and spacing verified for the added load
- Site-specific wind and snow loads
- A licensed engineer's stamp where the AHJ requires it
Equipment schedule and datasheets
| Item | Include |
|---|---|
| Modules | Model, quantity, cut sheet |
| Inverter | Model, UL 1741 listing, cut sheet |
| Racking | Manufacturer, listing, span/attachment data |
| Rapid shutdown | Device model and listing |
Missing datasheets are one of the most common — and most avoidable — corrections.
Application and labels
- Completed permit application form
- Label schedule — PV disconnect, rapid-shutdown placard, service directory/plaque
- Load calculation where required
- Fees and the correct filing format for the AHJ's portal
Before you submit
Cross-check the assembled set against your AHJ's published solar checklist, confirm the adopted code edition, and use the required submittal method. A package that hits every item here — with an accurate one-line, real plot plan, verified structural details, and full datasheets — clears plan check on the first pass far more often. For more on the individual sheets, see what is in a permit set.
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FAQ
What sheets go in a complete solar permit set?
A cover sheet, site/plot plan, roof plan, one-line (single-line) diagram, structural details, and equipment schedule with datasheets. Some AHJs also require a load calculation and a label schedule.
What is the most-forgotten item on a solar submittal?
Equipment datasheets and a full label schedule are the most commonly omitted items, followed by a proper plot plan showing property lines and setbacks rather than just a roof sketch.
Does the checklist change by AHJ?
The core set is consistent, but individual AHJs add or drop items and adopt different code editions. Always check your building department's published solar checklist and confirm at the counter.
Related: Permits & inspections
Educational reference, reviewed 2026-07. A design aid, not a substitute for a licensed electrician or PE. Confirm the enforced NEC edition and local amendments with your AHJ.
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