BUILDING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC (SOLAR PANEL) INSTALLATIONS The solar panel installer is responsible for insuring that all of the code requirements are met and permits issued. Required permits are: Development, Building and Electrical Permits. Planning Department / Development Permit Requirements: • Outside of the Conservation District, Class D Permit • Within the Conservation District, Class C Minor Permit • Letter of approval from the Homeowners Association (strongly suggested) Refer to the Breckenridge Development Code, reference Section 9-1-19, Policy 5 (Absolute) regarding solar panel policies Building Department Permits / Building & Electrical Permit Requirements: • Meet with a Town of Breckenridge Planner (see above requirements) • Building Permit (Submit a completed building permit application, along with two photovoltaic system electrical diagram drawings, stamped by a Colorado licensed engineer) • Electrical Permit Contractor Requirements • Must be certified by North American Certified Energy Practitioners (www.nabcep.org) • Must have a current Town of Breckenridge Business License, available through the Town Clerk's Office (970- 453-3182) Electrical Contractor Requirements • Colorado State and Town of Breckenridge licensed electrical contractor • Electrical installations are subject to Article 690, 2008 NEC • See sample diagram of minimum required electrical plans Inspection & Sign-off Requirements • Planning inspection must be scheduled 24 hours prior to electrical / building inspections • Final electrical and building inspections must be called in for the same day • Certificate of Completion issued upon Planning & Building Departments sign-offs To learn about the Colorado State Solar Rebate Program please visit www.coseia.org or www.colorado.gov/energy Questions? Contact the Planning Department at 970-453-3160 or the Building Department at 970-453-3180.
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