BUILDING DIVISION
437 N Wasatch Drive
Layton, UT 84041
www.laytoncity.org
Phone: 801-336-3760
Fax: 801-336-3789
RESIDENTIAL - SOLAR PANEL
PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
PLAN SUBMITAL CHECK LIST –
The following is a list of items required for residential SOLAR PANEL plan submittal. The Planning
Department or the Plans Examiner may require additional information to complete their review. Please review and check each box
indicating its completion and sign the bottom of the page. Missing information may cause a delay in plan review approval.
1.
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION –Apply online at www.laytoncity.org and include the following:
 All required information completed including owner, contractor and subcontractor, DOPL license and project valuation.
2.
SITE PLAN (PLOT PLAN):
 North Arrow
 Location of Home (aerial view if desired)
 Diagram of all PV system components on house and/or property including: main meter, module array(s), electrical
panel(s), inverter(s), pass through box(s), AC disconnect, 3’ wide clearance around edges of roof, fire fighter pathways
3.
ENGINEER’S REPORT:
 Engineer’s report providing structural analysis of the roof system and its ability to handle the additional weight, etc.
(Required for all permits regardless)
4.
ONE-LINE DIAGRAM(S) showing the following information:
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Type of PV system (single inverter, micro inverter or AC module system)
Main Meter and size (100AMP, 200AMP, etc.) Meter upgrade required?
Disconnect type and rating
Inverter type and rating
Number and layout of modules and how they are connected together (in series or in parallel)
Types and sizes of electrical wiring and conduit
Ratings of all fuses or breakers
Location and size of all grounding
MODULES / INVERTERS / COMBINER BOXES / ROOF SYSTEM:
 Provide manufacturer’s specification sheets for modules, inverters and combiner boxes, mounting systems, etc.
 Note whether home has roof rafters (type and size) or engineered trusses
6.
ELECTRICAL PANEL:
 Provide actual photos of: A) Service panel location; B) Service panel with inside cover removed; C) Panel rating info.
 Show any other boxes to be mounted and interconnected to electrical panel
7.
OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
 Provide information on all other components to be used in the system, their UL listing and installation information, etc.
8.
SAFETY AND WARNING LABELS:
 List specific Warning Labels to be used (show samples) for disconnects, electrical boxes, conduit, breakers, etc.
 Show location(s) where warning labels are to be posted (may be shown on one-line diagram)
9.
PLUMBING / MECHANICAL VENTS:
 Show location of any and all plumbing and mechanical roof vents. NOTE: No solar panel may be installed over the top
of a vent. All vents must be relocated by a licenses plumber or mechanical contractor.
I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed the above checklist and have included each required item with my plan submittal.
Project Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Printed Name: ______________________________
Company: ____________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________
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Revised 01/22/16