Resource List: Permitting & Inspection
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Energy Storage Systems and Generators: Some Critical Distinctions
This short course will help you understand the distinctions between parallel power systems, such as a solar photovoltaic or battery energy storage system, and traditional optional stand-by power supplies, such as generators. Featuring Pete Jackson, Chief Electrical Inspector Bakersfield, CA
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ICC Process for Residential Energy Code Remote Virtual Inspections & Checklist
Can Remote Virtual Inspections Save Time and Money for Building Projects?
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ICC Guide to Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards
View a free guide to energy codes and building performance standards, including model energy codes and case studies.
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Residential PV and Energy Storage Inspection Guidelines
Use this list of solar and energy storage inspection requirements to create custom checklists in your jurisdiction and improve outcomes from your inspection.
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Residential PV and Energy Storage Permit Guidelines
Follow a step-by-step checklist for meeting electrical and structural requirements in residential solar and battery storage systems.
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Inspecting a SolarAPP+ System With Solar-Plus-Energy-Storage
Learn how to use the inspection checklist to efficiently and effectively inspect residential solar projects.
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Solar PV Systems: Job Aids for a Consistent Plan Review Process
Earn free CEUs as you practice reviewing an online solar PV plan application for code compliance. And download practical resources to help perform compliance checks.
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Efficient and Accurate Validation of PV and Energy Storage System Designs: An Introduction to SolarAPP+
IREC has developed free online training courses that introduce both solar installers and inspectors to SolarAPP+, a tool that automates the plan review and permitting process for qualified solar PV systems.
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Preparing to Inspect Your First PV System
This resource can help you get a jump start on your education about the components of a PV system, relevant codes and standards, and where to find permitting and inspection guides.
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Reinstallation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
See how your community can support safe, code-compliant procedures for reinstalling solar photovoltaic (PV) systems following roof repair or replacement.