Course Summary
This course provides an in-depth understanding of solar energy codes, permitting, and zoning. Students will learn about the requirements and regulations for the installation of solar energy systems in various jurisdictions.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the codes and regulations for solar energy systems
- Understand the permitting process for solar energy projects
- Explore the zoning requirements for solar energy systems
Related Topics for further study
- solar energy regulations
- permitting process
- zoning requirements
- solar energy installation
- jurisdictional requirements
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the codes and regulations for solar energy systems
- Navigate the permitting process for solar energy projects
- Comply with zoning requirements for solar energy systems
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of solar energy systems
- Familiarity with construction and building codes
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Readings
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Solar Cells
- Solar Energy Engineering: Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Notable People in This Field
- Elon Musk
- Bill Nye
Related Books
Description
This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as key design elements and points for inspection. Curriculum includes zoning variances, critical elements of the permitting process, planning documents necessary for PV system installation and recommendations for permitting offices to streamline the permit process. Learners gain a code inspector’s perspective in relation to building and electrical code requirements.
Knowledge
- Articulate PV system building code essentials
- Describe the site inspection process
- Identify code and zoning rule considerations
- Explain key design elements and points for inspection
Outline
- Code and Inspection Requirements
- Building Codes for Residential PV Systems
- Codes for Commercial Roof Systems
- Site Inspections
- Acknowledgements
- International and United States Codes (Optional)
- Code Adoption (Optional)
- State-Level Code Amendments (Optional)
- Code and Inspection Requirements Practice Quiz
- Code and Inspection Requirements
- Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process
- Code and Zoning Rules
- Permitting
- Planning Documents
- Streamlining the Permitting Process
- International Codes (Optional)
- U.S. National Electrical Code (Optional)
- Uniform Building Code Updates for New York State (Optional)
- Unified Solar Permit (Optional)
- Solar Foundation Solar APP (Optional)
- Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process Practice Quiz
- Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process
- Inspection Considerations
- Code Inspection Overview
- Load Considerations
- What to Inspect
- Electrical Code Inspection
- Code Inspection Resources (Optional)
- Hazard Maps (Optional)
- Snow Load Information (Optional)
- Flashing (Optional)
- Inspection Resources (Optional)
- Disconnects and Rapid Shutdown (Optional)
- Inspection Considerations Practice Quiz
- Inspection Considerations
- Labeling Requirements
- System Labeling
- Labeling and Inspecting Large Systems
- PV System Labeling Resources (Optional)
- Power Optimizers (Optional)
- Bonding and Grounding PV Systems (Optional)
- Labeling Requirements Practice Quiz
- Labeling Requirements
- Compliance Project: Theory to Practice
Gay E Canough
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This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as key design elements and points for inspection....
