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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 https://solarapp.nrel.gov/docs/solarapp-pv-eligibility.pdfEligibility Checklists. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.

Los Angeles County Fire Department

For additional information on the online submitting procedures for rooftop solar photovoltaic system (PV) and rooftop photovoltaic solar system paired with an energy storage system (ESS), see LACoFD notification statement and associated links here. 

SolarApp+

  1. How to Start using SolarApp+
  2. Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+
    • To start using SolarAPP+, log in and submit your design through the SolarAPP+ Webpage.
    • When registering for an account, upload valid City of Bell Gardens licensing or call (562) 806-7715 for information on obtaining a business license to do work in Bell Gardens. 
    • A processing fee from SolarAPP+ and City of Bell Gardens permit fees will be charged.

      Fee Type  Cost
       Building Permit Fee  $493.00
       Issuance Fee  $26.10
       SMIP Fee  $0.65
       C.B.S.C. Fee  $1.00

       

    • Download the approved plans. 
    • Receive an email within 24 business hours containing the City of Bell Gardens permit number (for example SA-XXXXXX) needed for scheduling inspections.    
  3. Schedule an Inspection:
    • Inspections are available during normal City business hours.
    • Please obtain or provide evidence of having a valid City of Bell Gardens business license, have the SolarAPP+-issued City of Bell Gardens permit number, the type of inspection requested, address, site contact name, and contact phone number. 
    • Call in for inspections at (562) 806-7700, 7:30 a.m. to 5:59 p.m., the business day before you would like your inspection.  You must speak to a live person.  Inspection requests will not be accepted by voicemail messages.
    • Morning or afternoon window estimates can be given on the day of already-scheduled inspections by calling (562) 806-7700 between 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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