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    Solar Rooftop

    Small Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic System 10kW or Less

    Solar Photovoltaic Installation 10 kW or Less

    To Apply for This Small Residential Rooftop Solar Permit:

    Step 1: Review the Submittal Requirements here  

    Step 2: Using the information found in the Submittal Requirements, prepare the following four documents:

                     A. Building Permit Application

                     B. Eligibility Checklist

                     C (1). Standard Plan 1 - Central String Inverter

                     or

                     C (2). Standard Plan 2 - Microinverter

                     D. Structural Criteria

    Step 3: Submit your completed application package either through this link or by email to: 

            BuildingDept-Solar@burlingame.org 

    NOTE: You may need to cut and paste this email address into your web browser.

    A Building Division staff member will contact you within three business days of receipt of your submittal package with the status of your application.

    A guide to the Inspection Requirements for small rooftop solar permits that meet one of the Standard Plans can be found here.

    Contact the Building Division at 650-558-7260, or at Buildingpermits@burlingame.org if you have any questions about this process.