Practice how to review the review of plan applications for structural-related tasks prior to issuing a building permit.

Learn how to evaluate aspects of the plan prior to issuing an electrical permit for a residential rooftop solar PV system.

Take this 10 question quiz to see how you would evaluate the residential rooftop solar PV plan for compliance.

A 10-minute introduction to the 12-part series of a process to review the design and submitted plan application of a residential solar PV system.

This 20-minute course lets you practice evaluating the compliance of access pathways and setbacks to meet fire-safety code compliance.

This 15-minute course lets you practice evaluating whether the details for weather sealing the attachments have been included in the submitting plan.

This 15-minute course lets you practice verifying that the module-rack combination achieves the desired fire classification for the roof.

This 15-minute course lets you practice verifying that the module-rack combination achieves the desired fire classification for the roof.

This 35-minute course introduces you to dc conductors, a unique electrical aspect of solar PV systems.

This 25-minute course lets you practice verifying that the circuit breaker for the inverter and the AC output conductors are correctly sized

This 20-minute course lets you practice verifying that the panelboard bus rating is sufficient to handle the PV system contribution according to the National Electrical Code.

Although microinverters do not appear in the plans used to practice evaluating the other plan review tasks, they are a commonly installed technology. This course will introduce you to the concept of the manufacturers limitations of microinverters that can be connected together.

This 20-minute course lets you practice verifying the required disconnecting means are shown in the plan at the proper locations.

This 30-minute course lets you practice reviewing a plan to ensure what is used for rapid shutdown is in compliance with the National Electrical Code

Learn how a code official can use the SolarAPP+ inspection checklist to perform an efficient and effective inspection of solar PV systems permitted through SolarAPP+. The approval document that contains the inspection checklist replaces a traditional plan set. The inspection checklist is dynamically generated for each job, while providing one consistent format as opposed to the varied plan sets inspectors are used to seeing. This training explains how the inspection checklist is generated, and how the inspector can complete a full inspection from the main panel to the roof in the same or less time than traditional practices.

Learn how a code official can use the SolarAPP+ inspection checklist to perform an efficient and effective inspection of solar PV systems with energy storage permitted through SolarAPP+. The approval document that contains the inspection checklist replaces a traditional plan set. The inspection checklist is dynamically generated for each job, while providing one consistent format as opposed to the varied plan sets inspectors are used to seeing. This training highlights sections of the checklist that are specific to energy storage components for five common use cases with Tesla PowerWalls, LG Chem, and Enphase Enpower systems.

Learn how to accurately input structural and electrical information for energy storage systems into the SolarAPP+ tool, enabling permits for code-compliant solar and storage systems to be issued in minutes. By the end of this course, you will be able to locate the eligibility criteria on the SolarAPP+ website and confidently enter energy storage system details into the tool. You will also gain the skills to identify projects eligible for submission through SolarAPP+, review unique storage requirements outlined in the fire bulletin, understand SolarAPP+ structural requirements for energy storage, and navigate its electrical requirements with ease.

Learn how to accurately input rooftop residential solar projects into the SolarAPP+ tool and have permits for code compliant systems issued in minutes. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe how SolarAPP+ permitting differs from traditional processes, determine what is and is not SolarAPP+ eligible, accurately input fire and structural information, accurately input electrical information for different inverter types.

Tag along with inspectors across the country as they give inspection tips on 5 different types of PV systems.

Follow seasoned wiring inspector, Jim Rogers, as he provides tips for the efficient inspection of a microinverter system.

Bob Hattier takes us through the inspection of a system in Illinois with two rooftop arrays and DC-DC converters.

Field inspection tips for the inspection of a residential rooftop system with a string inverter and Tesla Powerwall energy storage system.

Follow Rebekah Hren on an inspection of an ground mounted, AC-coupled system with sealed batteries.

The inspection of a 300 kW commercial carport system in Bakersfield, CA

Confronted by the current global pandemic, building departments across the country are facing a challenging question: “Do we shut down or stay open?” Jeff Spies moderates a stellar panel of experts weigh in on options that allow for safe, continued building department operations while maximizing the safety of solar installations. This webinar, hosted Monday, April 6th addresses how building departments can continue operations, using no-touch permitting and practices while preserving permitting and inspection quality.