The expedited solar permitting process uses a unied permit across
municipalities in New York State.
A combined building and electrical permit for a grid‐tied photovoltaic (PV)
system will be issued pending proper completion of forms, submission
of approved plans and approval by municipality. All applicants must submit:
1. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale
Photovoltaic Systems Eligibility Checklist – STEP 2
2. One (1) set of plans (number may vary by municipality)
that include:
Site Plan showing location of major components of solar system and other
equipment on roof or legal accessory structure. This plan should represent
relative location of components at site, including, but not limited to, location
of array, existing electrical service location, utility meter, inverter location,
system orientation and tilt angle. This plan should show access and
pathways that are compliant with New York State Fire Code, if applicable.
One‐Line or 3‐Line Electrical Diagram. The electrical diagram required by
NYSERDA for an incentive application and/or utility for an interconnection
agreement can be used here.
Specication Sheets for all manufactured components. If these sheets are available electronically, a web address will
be accepted in place of an attachment, at the discretion of the municipality.
All diagrams and plans must include the following: (a) Project address, section, block and lot number of the property;
(b) Owner’s name, address and phone number; (c) Name, address and phone number of the person preparing the
plans; and (d) System capacity in kW‐DC.
3. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Application – STEP 3
4. Permit Fee Amount
Permit Review and Inspection Timeline
Permit determinations will be issued within 14 days upon reciept of complete and accurate applications. The municipality
will provide feedback within 7 days of receiving incomplete or inaccurate applications. If an inspection is required,
a single inspection should be sufcient and will be provided within 7 days of inspection request.
Requirements for Application Submittal – STEP 1
For use in all New York State counties with the exception of Nassau County and Suffolk County.
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The expedited solar permitting process uses a unied permit across
municipalities in New York State. A combined building and electrical permit
for a gridtied photovoltaic (PV) system will be issued pending proper
completion of forms, submission of approved plans and approval by the
municipality. All applicants must submit:
1. Unied Solar Permit for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Eligibility
Checklist – STEP 2
2. Two sets of plans signed and sealed by a New York State design
professional that include:
Site plan. Show the location of major components of solar system and
other equipment on roof or legal accessory structure. This plan should
represent relative location of components at site, including, but not
limited to, location of array, existing electrical service location, utility
meter, inverter location, system orientation and tilt angle. This plan
should show access and pathways that are compliant with New York State
Fire Code, if applicable.
3 Line Electrical Diagram. The electrical diagram required by NYSERDA
for an incentive application and/or utility for an interconnection
agreement can be used here.
Specication Sheets for all manufactured components. If these sheets are available electronically, a web address
will be accepted in place of an attachment, at the discretion of the municipality.
Note: All diagrams and plans must include the following: (a) Project address, section, block and lot number of
the property; (b) Owner’s name, address and phone number; (c) Name, address and phone number of the person
preparing the plans; and (d) System capacity in kW-DC.
3. Unied Solar Permit for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Application – STEP 3
4. Permit Fee Amount
$300.00 for solar systems that are 12 kilowatts DC or smaller in size of generation capacity.
A check or payment of cash at the oce is required to process the application. Fee covers building permit and
certicate of conformity.
5. Insurance. Provide documentation per NYS Workers Compensation Board for Workers Compensation and Disability
Insurance, as well as general liability insurance with the Town of Bedford listed as an additional insured on each.
Permit Review and Inspection Timeline
Permit determinations will be issued within 14 days upon reciept of complete and accurate applications. The
municipality will provide feedback within 7 days of receiving incomplete or inaccurate applications. If an inspection is
required, a single inspection should be sucient and will be provided within 7 days of inspection request.
The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology
more aordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun Initiative.
The expedited solar permitting process uses a unied permit across
municipalities in New York State.
A combined building and electrical permit for a grid‐tied photovoltaic (PV)
system will be issued pending proper completion of forms, submission
of approved plans and approval by municipality. All applicants must submit:
1. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale
Photovoltaic Systems Eligibility Checklist – STEP 2
2. One (1) set of plans (number may vary by municipality)
that include:
Site Plan showing location of major components of solar system and other
equipment on roof or legal accessory structure. This plan should represent
relative location of components at site, including, but not limited to, location
of array, existing electrical service location, utility meter, inverter location,
system orientation and tilt angle. This plan should show access and
pathways that are compliant with New York State Fire Code, if applicable.
One‐Line or 3‐Line Electrical Diagram. The electrical diagram required by
NYSERDA for an incentive application and/or utility for an interconnection
agreement can be used here.
Specication Sheets for all manufactured components. If these sheets are available electronically, a web address will
be accepted in place of an attachment, at the discretion of the municipality.
All diagrams and plans must include the following: (a) Project address, section, block and lot number of the property;
(b) Owner’s name, address and phone number; (c) Name, address and phone number of the person preparing the
plans; and (d) System capacity in kW‐DC.
3. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Application – STEP 3
4. Permit Fee Amount
Permit Review and Inspection Timeline
Permit determinations will be issued within 14 days upon reciept of complete and accurate applications. The municipality
will provide feedback within 7 days of receiving incomplete or inaccurate applications. If an inspection is required,
a single inspection should be sufcient and will be provided within 7 days of inspection request.
Requirements for Application Submittal – STEP 1
For use in all New York State counties with the exception of Nassau County and Suffolk County.
ny-sun.ny
.gov
New York State Unified Solar Permit
Expedited Solar Permit Process for Small-Scale Photovoltaic Systems
The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of
the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers.
Visit ny-sun.ny. gov for more information on the NY-Sun Initiative.
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Town of Bedford
Building Department
425 Cherry Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-6080 Tel
914-666-2026 Fax
buildinginsp@bedfordny.gov
To determine if you are eligible for the expedited permitting process, answer the questions below.
q Yes q No 1. Solar installation has a rated capacity of 12 kW or less.
q Yes q No 2. Solar installation is not subject to review by an Architectural or Historical Review Board.
q Yes q No 3. Solar installation does not need a zoning variance.
q Yes q No 4. Solar installation is to be mounted on a permitted roof structure of a building, or on a legal accessory
structure. If on a legal accessory structure, a diagram showing existing electrical connection to
structure is attached.
q Yes q No 5. Solar installation is compliant with all applicable electrical and building codes.
q Yes q No 6. Solar installation is compliant with New York State Fire Code.
q Yes q No 7. The Solar Installation Contractor complies with all licensing and other requirements of the jurisdiction
and the state. [can be customized for jurisdictions]
q Yes q No 8. The proposed equipment is permitted by code and equipment meets all relevant certication standards.
q Yes q No 9. The PV system and all components will be installed per the manufacturer’s specications.
q Yes q No 10. The project will comply with adopted National Electrical Code
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requirements.
q Yes q No 11. The roof has no more than a single layer of roof covering (in addition to the solar equipment).
q Yes q No 12. The system is to be mounted parallel to the roof surface, or tilted with no more than
an 18 inch gap between the module frame and the roof surface.
q Yes q No 13. The system will have a distributed weight of less than 5 pounds per square foot and
less than 45 pounds per attachment point to roof.
If you answered “No” to any of Questions 1‐10, you are not eligible to participate in the expedited permitting process
and must go through the standard permitting process dictated by the municipality. If you answered “No” to any of
Questions 11‐13, you must provide a letter from a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect certifying that the
existing structure can support the additional weight and wind loads of the solar energy system. If you answered “Yes”
to all of the above questions, please sign below to afrm that all answers are correct, and you have met all the conditions
and requirements to participate in this expedited process.
Property Owner’s Signature Date
Solar Installation Contractor Signature
Date
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1. Property Owner:
Property Owner’s Name
Property Address
Section
Block Lot Number
2. Existing Use:
q Single Family q 2‐4 Family q Commercial q Other
3. Provide the total system capacity rating (sum of all panels)
PV System: ______ kW‐DC
4. Solar Installation Contractor:
Business Name
Business Address
Contact Name
Phone Number
License Number(s)
5. What is the existing roofing material?
6. Provide method and type of weatherproofing for roof penetrations (i.e., flashing, caulk).
7. Is the mounting structure an engineered product designed to mount PV modules? q Yes q No
If no, provide details of structural attachment in a letter certied by a design professional.
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8. For manufactured mounting systems, provide the following information about the mounting system:
a. Mounting System Manufacturer
oduct Name and Model Number
c. Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails _
b. Pr
___________________lbs.
d. Total Number of Attachment Points ____________________
e. Weight per Attachment Point (c ÷ d) ____________________lbs.
f. Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail ____________________inches
(see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed)
g. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet) ____________________ft
2
h. Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (c ÷ g) ____________________lbs./ft
2
9. Indicate quantity, brand, make and model of the:
Inverter(s):
Quantity Make Model
Modules:
Quantity Make Model
Please sign below to afrm that all answers are correct and that you have met all the conditions and requirements
to participate in this expedited process.
Property Owner’s Signature Date
Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date
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Fee: $_______ Fee Paid (date): _____________ Received by: _____________
Account check: _____________ Date:_____________
Approved ______Disapproved ______ Permit#_______________
Building inspector signature: ______________________________ Date:_____________
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