SOLAR PANEL PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
The Solar Permit application may not be used for any construction other than solar panel installation.
THIS APPLICATION WILL REQUIRE ATTACHMENTS IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE APPLICATION.
2. PLANS – must include:
- Premises full address, Suffolk County Tax Map #, and property owner’s name.
- Plans must be sealed and signed by a NYS Professional Engineer (PE) or NYS Registered Architect (RA);
- Design professional’s address and contact telephone numbers;
- Structural roof plan;
- Solar panel load and total load on roof, indicate number of roof shingle layers;
- Layout of solar panels including a minimum of 18”clear roof path along at least one side of the ridge and a min. 18” path from eave to ridge;
- Provide 36” wide pathway from lowest roof edge to the roof ridge on each roof.
- Roof diagram depicting modules or collectors and racking configuration on designated surface(s)
to scale and dimensioned. The diagram should include any 18” clearance/access required as noted in the Fast Track Permit Requirements Checklist criteria.
- Equipment Location Diagram indicating the location(s) of the (1) modules or collectors; (2) main
electrical service; (3) inverter(s); (4) the location of all equipment disconnects on the outside of the structure (i.e. A/C disconnect); (5) any interior equipment locations; (6) location of powerwall or energy storage system, if applicable.
- One line standard electrical diagram.
- Mounting hardware and height above roof surface (maximum of 6”);
- Statement that the design complies with the 130 or 140 (south of Montauk Hwy requires 140) mph wind requirement, Residential Code of NYS 2010 and ASCE7-05.
3. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND DISABILITY – The only Certificate of Insurance forms accepted as proof of Workers Compensation from builder/contractor are: C-105.2 (9-07), SI-12, U26.3, GSI- 105.2; Disability: db-120.1 or DB-155. The contractor must provide the town with liability insurance naming the Town of Babylon as additionally insured and Suffolk County as the certificate holder. In order to protect yourself and/or your property, you may also want to obtain a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance and license. NO ACCORD FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
4. LIABILITY INSURANCE – Accord form (not for compensation and disability).
5. ENGINEER’S LETTER – stating about roofing layers and bearable snow and wind loads.
6. INSTALLATION MANUAL – provide installation manual for the mounting system.
7. STATEMENT OF COST – estimated cost (materials and labor) for the solar panel installation.
8. COPY OF CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE
IF APPLICABLE:
PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION – completed, signed and notarized by plumber when the solar panel installation includes plumbing work.
SURVEYS (Only if system is proposed on an accessory structure) –
- Surveys must be complete, legible, full size and to scale. The surveyor’s seal and the survey date and/or revision date must be on the survey. The distance from the nearest cross street must be indicated. When the survey does not indicate a current tax map number, a copy of a tax bill is required with the submission.
You must demonstrate compliance with all covenants and restrictions that are on file for the property.
Example: If approval of a Property Owner’s Association is required, you must submit the approval letter.
Fire Underwriters Certificate required before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
FEE SCHEDULE:
Residential – $250.00 (additional 3% processing fee will apply at submission)
Commercial – $1,000.00 (additional 3% processing fee will apply at submission)
