Solar

Permits for Solar Photovoltaic installations can now be applied for online at the Arvada Permits Site

The City of Arvada is designated as a Solar Friendly Community. The certification is awarded by Solar Friendly Communities earned by communities that are leaders in adopting best practices in permitting, inspection, planning, and public education to help residents get solar. Permits and inspections are required for all solar photovoltaic systems installed on residential and commercial structures. Below are the guidelines for submitting solar permit applications, scheduling inspections and closing the permit.

What Needs to be Submitted

Items must be submitted with your completed permit application. All attachments need to be PDF format. If you have questions about the items that need to be attached please email Building Permits Division.

1. Plan Set
   • Plot Plan with equipment located within the structure. Including a three-line diagram of wiring requirements.
2. Subcontractors approval form: If an electrical contractor is not associated with General Contractor. The form can be downloaded from the list "Contractor Resources."

Plan Submittal Checklist

• General Requirements
• Engineer Requirements
• Wiring Requirements
• Equipment Requirements

Submit Application

Applications can be submitted in person or electronically using the online customer portal at Arvada Permits Site. If using the online application submittal, all documents must be attached in a PDF format.

Once a complete application is submitted, it will receive a plan review. When the plan review is complete, the applicant will be notified via email when the permit is approved and ready for payment. Licensed contractors will be asked to login using their contractor license number in the "Company" field and password. If you don't remember your password you can use the "Forgot your password" link and the information will be sent to the email on file.

Plans and applications can be dropped off at 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80001 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Online Application Process

The City of Arvada uses eTRAKiT for the Permit application process.

• New to eTRAKiT? View our login instructions and eTRAKiT application guide.
• Returning User? Login to the eTRAKiT application.

Utilize our eTRAKIT Application.

Plan Review

A technical plan review is completed within seven days from when a completed application has been submitted. Applicants can monitor the process through arvadapermits.org. An email will be sent to the applicant when the permit is approved and ready for payment.

Fees

Fees are based on job values, the valuation that is entered must be the full valuation prior to any rebates. Once the permit is approved fees can be paid online using Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

• $50 Residential/Table 18-1 Commercial not to exceed $1000
• $36 Plan Review Fee
• Use Tax

Inspections

Inspections can be scheduled until 6 a.m. of the desired inspection date. Inspections are completed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All inspection can be scheduled using the Arvada Permits Site or by calling 720-898-7630 and using the automated line. A 3-digit inspection code is required.

Required Inspections:

1. Rough Electrical (new construction only)
2. Rough Framing (new construction only)
3. Final Building
4. Final Electrical

If you have questions about whether or not an inspection is needed, please schedule the inspection and leave a note for the inspector to contact you.

Closing the Permit

Once the final building inspection is completed, the permit will be closed. Please review the permit status and inspection results on arvadapermits.org. An email will be sent to the applicant when the permit has been completed.

Solar Submittal Requirements