The expedited solar permitting process uses a unied 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.
• Specication 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 sufcient 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.
.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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The expedited solar permitting process uses a unied 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. Unied 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.
• Specication 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. Unied 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 oce is required to process the application. Fee covers building permit and
certicate 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 sucient 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 aordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun Initiative.
The expedited solar permitting process uses a unied 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.
• Specication 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 sufcient 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.
.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
