What are the requirements for solar PV installations in California?

Specific areas within Title 24 identify certain requirements for solar PV installations such as the California Electrical Code, California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code and California Residential Code (which applies to residential buildings of one or two units).

Do solar water heating systems comply with California Building Standards?

Individual components of solar domestic water heating (SDWH) systems must comply with the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission.

What are the California Solar permit requirements?

The specific structural and fire requirements are covered in other parts of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook. This covers photovoltaic system interconnected to the load side of a single-phase AC service panel of nominal 120/240Vac with a bus bar rating of 225A or less.

Do solar panels need to be listed in California?

The California Electrical Code requires these components in the solar PV system to be “identified and listed for the application.” It is important to ensure that the solar system’s components are listed within a product standard that covers the proposed use.

What are California's Energy standards?

It sets minimum standards for various aspects of your home, including lighting, insulation, and, crucially for us, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. By embracing these standards, you contribute to a greener California while reaping the benefits of reduced energy bills and increased home value.

What is the California Solar guidebook?

The first California Solar Guidebook was published in 2012, the result of a collective effort of stakeholders from local government, the building industry, professional associations, solar companies, utility providers and state regulatory agencies. Many local permitting agencies adopted practices and standard documents outlined in the Guidebook.