The Complete Solar Installation Process 5: Final Inspections and Approval

Your solar has been installed, so what's next? We need to get approval from your local city or county permit authority through a solar panel inspection, confirming that the system was installed safely and correctly according to the approved set of plans we started with. Once we get a date from the city, we will call you to let you know when we'll be coming by.

There may be forms that you need to sign, and the inspector may require access to your home. So we ask that someone over the age of 18 is available whenever possible.

What to Expect When You're Inspected

After we complete our internal quality assurance on the work done at install, we'll reach out to the local office for a date. Once we lock down a time, we'll let you know. After that, one of our technicians will meet the inspector at your home to answer any questions and address any technical concerns.

The inspector may need access to your home to examine certain components of your solar system to ensure they meet all requirements for approved solar panels.

How to Prepare for Inspection

What can you do to facilitate a smooth inspection process?

• Have someone over the age of 18 present during the inspection to grant access and answer questions
• Keep the area around your system components clear of any obstructions
• Be available to sign any necessary forms

After the Inspection

Some inspections are more rigorous than others depending on the scope of work completed. We aim for a first-time approval every time, but in the event that any corrections are required, we'll jump on it as quickly as possible and keep you posted on the next steps.

When the inspector approves our handiwork on your solar system, they will sign the permit card. We use that to get your system approved by the utility company for operation and integration into the grid.

Moving Forward

With the inspection complete and approval in hand, we're ready to move on to the final step: obtaining Permission to Operate (PTO) from your utility company and activating your system. You're almost there!