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Required drawings shall be scaled and dimensioned, readable, and legible. Additional information may be requested for the building permit.  \nIn addition to the building permit, an electrical permit will be required. Electrical permits are issued by the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry’s Electrical Division. For more information, call (651) 284-5026 or goto [http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/etrakit_electrical.asp](http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/etrakit_electrical.asp. Further permitting may be required)[. Further permitting may be required](http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/etrakit_electrical.asp. Further permitting may be required).  \nBuilding integrated solar installations, where the solar collector replaces or substitutes for an architectural or structural component of a building, such as a roof, shingle, or awning, do not require completion of this checklist separately from the permit application for the building, structure, or building modification.  \nPlease provide the following information:  \nGENERAL INFORMATION  \n1. A fully completed building permit application, providing the following information:  \n• Project address  \n• Owner’s name, address, phone number  \n• Plan preparer’s name, address, phone number  \n• Description of proposed work, including both solar equipment installation and all associated construction  \n2. Contractor’s name and license:    \n3. Name of installation company:    \n4. System information  \na. For electric (photovoltaic) systems:  \nSystem’s kW rating (DC):   System designation inter-tie stand alone  \nDoes the system include battery backup or an uninterrupted power supply (UPS)?  \nYes No  \nIf Yes, give the number, size and location of the batteries:  \nROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATIONS  \n1. Roof type: Flat roof (nominal pitch) Sloped; identify pitch:    \n2. Existing roofing type (shingles, tile, metal, ballasted, membrane, etc.):    \n3. Number of roofing layers that will be under panels (no more than 2 layers of roof shingles are allowed):    \n4. Age and condition of roofing material:   Has the homeowner been made aware of the lifespans of the existing roof and a new solar installation?  \nYes No  \n5. Is the equipment to be flush-mounted to the roof (such that the collector surface is parallel to the roof)? Yes No  \nIf Yes,  \na. Does the roof structure use 2x4 or larger rafters, spaced no wider than 24 inches on center? Yes No  \nIf No,(i.e. if non-flush-mounted)  \na. Is the finished pitch of the collector at or less than a 12/12pitch?  \nYes No  \nb. Is the collector or racking system fastened to the roof within one foot of the roof peak? Yes No  \nc. Is the collector or racking system fastened to each rafter passing under the collector?  \nYes No  \nd. And, is the horizontal span (roof span dimension) of t he rafter less than 7.75 feet for 2X4 rafters or  \n11.5 feet for 2X6 rafters?  \nYes No  \nRoof decking and structural supports should all be in good condition without visible roof sag/deflection. Is the roof structure in good condition, having no visible sag, cracking or splintering of rafters, or other potential structural defects? Yes No  \n• Provide photos showing the condition of the roof structure (rafters in the attic space), if accessible.  \n-or-  \n• Provide exterior photos, showing a side view of the roof, if accessible.  \n6. If the answer is “No” for any parts to questions 5 through 6 above, provide a study or statement regarding the proposed solar installation and all proposed structural modifications as required and approved (stamped) by a Minnesota licensed/certified structural engineer.  \n•Provide construction plans denoting the roof structure and any modifications to the structure if required, as well as the method of installation of solar collector on the subject property.  \n-or-  \n•Provide a letter from the engineer, specifically addressing th","cbCairrVfQx4yFkB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairrVfQx4yFkB","pdf",538430,"English","# GENERAL INFORMATION\n## Building permit application requirements\n## Contractor and installation company details\n## System information\n# ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATIONS\n## Roof type and existing roofing layers\n## Mounting and structural fastening criteria\n## Required photos and engineer-stamped documentation\n## Required drawings and plans\n# GROUND SOLAR INSTALLATIONS\n## Property line setback standards and zoning references","[{\"question\":\"What is required before solar thermal/photovoltaic permits are approved and issued?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must submit the minimum listed information, including required drawings that are scaled, dimensioned, and clearly readable. Additional permitting may be required beyond the building permit.\"},{\"question\":\"Is an electrical permit required in addition to a building permit?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. An electrical permit is required and is issued by the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry’s Electrical Division.\"},{\"question\":\"What rooftop information and drawings are needed for rooftop solar installations?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must provide roof type and existing roofing details, mounting flush/ non-flush conditions, structural fastening criteria, and required photos. If certain flush-mount structural conditions are not met, an engineer-approved study/statement and construction plans or a letter from a Minnesota licensed/certified structural engineer are required, along with cross-section detail, elevation, and site plan drawings.\"}]","Solar Thermal/Photovoltaic Permit Applicant Checklist - Required Minimum Information | PDF",1792802389,18]