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AUTOMATED SOLAR PLAN REVIEWS
Before applying for an automated solar plan review and solar permit, projects must follow certain requirements. At this time, SolarAPP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems. To see which systems are eligible, please refer to the SolarApp+ Eligibility Checklist.
Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting. See SolarApp+ Tutorial for more information.
1. Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+:
- To start using SolarAPP+, register and submit your design through the SolarAPP+ Webpage.
- A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+. Download the approved plans and inspection checklist.
2. Energy Storage System (ESS) Requirements:
- Los Angeles County Fire has instituted an expedited program for Solar Systems that include ESS Equipment, please review the following requirements.
3. Apply for a City of Hermosa Beach Permit:
- Active City of Hermosa Beach Business License is required. Contractor must also be added to SolarAPP+ program eligibility list. Please email team@solar-app.org to request to be added to the program eligibility list.
- Apply for a City of Hermosa Beach SolarPV permit via Hermosa Beach Online Permitting (ACA), and upload all documents.
- If your PV System includes ESS Equipment, the approved plans, or the expedited checklists from LA County Fire must be uploaded.
- Pay for the permit, a credit card processing fee will will be charged by PayPal.
4. Schedule Inspection
- Inspections can be requested online via this link: Hermosa Beach Building Inspection Request
- Installers must have the approved plans, LA Fire referenced ESS documents (if applicable), and the inspection checklist for all inspections.
- Return the Signed permit card to the City.
Questions can be sent to communitydevelopment@hermosabeach.gov