Comprehensive Site Survey Checklist For Solar Installers

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Introduction
A thorough site survey is crucial for the successful installation of a solar energy system. It ensures that all necessary details about the site and the structure are collected, which aids in creating an efficient and safe solar design. This blog will provide a comprehensive site surveys checklist for solar installers to follow during site surveys, ensuring that all critical aspects are covered.

1. Homeowner and Contractor Information
Homeowner Details:
First Name, Last Name
Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Project’s Assessor’s Parcel Number
Contractor Details:
Company Name
Phone Number
Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
License Numbers

2. Project Manager Information
First Name, Last Name
Phone Number
Application Type (e.g., Tilt-Up, Flush-Mount, Integrated Racking, Flat Roof, Ground Mount)

3. AHJ and Utility Information
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Name
Utility Name
Special AHJ/Utility Requirements
Snow & Wind Loads (if known)

4. Project Site Photos
Utility Meter ...
... Location (Zoomed out View)
Main Service Panel Location
Close-ups of Main Service Panel Label and Main Breaker
Sub-Panel Main Breaker and Location (if used)
Proposed Inverter Location (Zoomed out View)
Array Location(s)
Entire Roof with Obstructions
Ground Mount Location (if applicable)
Rafter/Truss Size and Spacing (show tape measure in photo)
Attic Space showing existing roof rafter/truss (show tape measure in photo)

5. Roof and Structural Information
Roof Material:
Options: Asphalt shingles, Standing Seam Metal, Corrugated Metal, Clay S-Tile, Flat Tile, Rubber Membrane, Wave Tile, Wood Shake, Other
Structure Type:
Options: Truss (Wood), Knee Wall + Collar Tie, Metal Beam Supported, Interior Bearing Wall (Wood), Single Span Rafter (Wood), Purlins Wood Supported, Knee Wall Steel Frame, Rafter Size
Rafter Spacing:
Options: 12”, 14”, 16”, 24”, 48”, Other
Roof Structure Measurements:
Measurements A and B

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