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Solar App+ for Solar Installers

Solar App

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 Eligibility Checklists. Only projects that conform to this lists are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.

  

 

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.
  • A processing fee from SolarAPP+ and City of Tulare permit fees will be charged.
  • Download the approved plans. 
  • Receive an email within 24 business hours containing the City of Tulare permit number needed for scheduling inspections. 

 

3. Schedule an Inspection:

EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2022 

To request your inspections, you can call or email the day before you need your inspection:

  • Requests for Building Inspections made before 4:00pm, will be scheduled for the following day. Any requests received after 4:00pm will be scheduled for the 2nd day following the call.
  • Please have ready the Permit Number, the Inspection Item Number and your preference of an A.M. or P.M. inspection time. Although you may request an A.M. or P.M. inspection, there is no guarantee that you will receive an inspection during that time, but our inspectors will do their best to meet your needs.
  • A valid State Contractors License and City Business Tax Certificate are required.
  • The approved plans and ALL related documents must be available at the job site during any inspection activity.
  • To schedule an inspection request, Please call:(559) 684-4270. Or, email buildinginspections@tulare.ca.gov
  • To cancel an inspection request, please call (559) 684-4218.
  • Inspectors can be reached Mon-Fri, from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. by calling (559) 684-4218.

 

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