| Solar Photovoltaic Permits
The City of Union City requires an electrical permit prior to the installation, modification and alterations of photovoltaic systems. For further information please contact the Building Division at (510) 675-5313.
Submittal Requirements for a solar photovoltaic system: Complete sets of building plans/reports and documents are required for the plan check of the proposed construction. One set will be returned to you as the official approved “job copy.” Plan size shall be 11" x 17" minimum, and 24" x 36" maximum. All dimensions and scales shall be clearly indicated. No marked, altered, or paste-on plans will be accepted. You may be required by the Building Official to obtain a registered architect or professional engineer to prepare your building plans. The City of Union City - Building Division requires
- Three (3) sets of complete building plans.
- Two (2) sets of specifications for assemblies and equipment.
- Two (2) sets of structural calculations, if applicable.
APPLICABLE FEES: *Reference the adopted Master Fee Schedule for current fees.
Single-Family Residential Systems:
| TYPE OF FEE |
FEE |
Building Standards Fee |
$1.00 ($1-25k), $2.00 ($25-50k), $3.00 ($50-75k), $4.00 ($75-100k), add $1.00 for every $25k or fraction thereof above $100k Permit Valuation |
General Plan Cost Recovery Fee |
$1.00 per $1,000 Permit Valuation |
SMIP FEE |
.01% of Permit Valuation |
Plan Storage Fee |
2% of Permit Fee |
Solar Photovoltaic Permit Fee – Residential |
$530.00 |
Plan Check Fee |
$101.00 |
Commercial and Multi-Family Systems: as of July 1, 2011
| TYPE OF FEE |
FEE |
Building Standards Fee |
$1.00 ($1-25k), $2.00 ($25-50k), $3.00 ($50-75k), $4.00 ($75-100k), add $1.00 for every $25k or fraction thereof above $100k Permit Valuation |
General Plan Cost Recovery Fee |
$1.00 per $1,000 Permit Valuation |
SMIP FEE |
.01% of Permit Valuation |
Plan Storage Fee |
2% of Permit Fee |
Solar Photovoltaic Permit Fee – Commercial and Multi-Family Residential |
Projects under 35kW - $500, 35kW-50kW - $1,000, 51kW-250kW - $1,500, 251kW-500kW - $2,000, Projects over 500kW - $3,000 |
Plan Check Fee |
$101.00 – Additional Plan Check Fees may apply |
Refer to the California Electrical Code, Solar Photovoltaic Installation Guideline provided by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Office of the State Fire Marshall and the ICC Tri Chapter Uniform Code Committee (TUCC) Policy Number 11 for further information of Photovoltaic Requirements.
PLAN CHECK PROCESS:
The plan check process typically takes between 2-3 weeks. Solar Photovoltaic Permits cannot be reviewed over-the-counter. Solar PV Permits require the review of the Building Division, Fire Prevention Department and Planning Division. The Building Division will route all plans and specifications to the appropriate departments.
APPLICABLE FORMS:
Construction Permit Application Form
Fee Schedule
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