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Residential Solar Photovoltaic

New installation or replacement of any solar photovoltaic component on the ground or on the roof of a residential (non-multifamily) structure

Required Forms & Documents

All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set required

Fees

At Time of Application

  • Building Flat: $90
  • Surcharge: $5 if valuation is less than $50,000. If valuation is $50,000 or more, the surcharge = 0.025 x building fee

Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.

Eligible Licenses for This Permit

  • Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit
  • Certified Master Electrician
  • Certified Solar Energy Specialty
  • Certified Solar Systems
  • Certified Solar Water Heater
  • Registered Master Electrician

Department Reviews

  • Intake/Sufficiency: A review of the application and its required documents to verify completeness for acceptance and payment of initial fees
  • Building: A review of the proposed work to ensure that the structure will be in compliance with the applicable structural requirements of the Florida Building Code: also includes wind loads and flood loads.
  • Electrical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Zoning: A review the proposed work for compliance with the land development regulations. This includes zoning, setbacks and any other regulations pertaining to the location and type of structure.

Inspections

  • Dependent upon the project location and scope of work. Inspections will show on job card.

Note: Roof top installations require both electrical and building department reviews. If installed on the ground, or other non-roof top area, the permit application will need a zoning, electrical, and building review. If water is to be heated by the system, a plumbing review and a plumbing final inspection will need to be conducted.

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