Expedited Electronic Submittal Process for Solar Photovoltaic Installations up to 10kW in One and Two Family Dwellings
Electronic Permitting Process Overview
Project Submittal:
- Choose from either Single Central Inverter or Single String of MicroInverters Photovoltaic Options
- Agree to all Eligibility Checklist requirements
- Complete application, forms and documents ahead of time
- Attach project component specifications and documents
- Submit electronically to the City
Project Permitting and Inspection:
- Culver City Building Safety will process and review application documents and email a permit and approved plans
- Request a final inspection
- Have a hard copy of the approved plans and a field representative present on the day of inspection
Documents and Forms to Complete and Attach to Submittal
Permitting Documents:
- Completed Solar PV Permit Eligibility Checklist Requirements
- Completed Solar PV Permit Application
- Completed Solar PV Standard Plan
- Project component specifications and documents
Project Documents:
- All supporting documentation as requested under the Culver City Checklist for Expedited Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for One and Two Family Dwellings
- Roof mounting manufacturer’s product specification/installation sheets
- PV system manufacturer’s specification sheets for listed solar modules; inverter; J-boxes; disconnects and any other system components making up the PV design
- Documentation from Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for the fire classification of the PV module and rail assembly showing that together they create a Class A fire rating
Choose a Photovoltaic Option to Continue:
Standard Plan #1
Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems
Standard Plan #2
Simplified Microinverter and ACM Systems