SolarAPP+
Contractors can submit approved SolarAPP+ projects to the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
For more information on SolarApp+, here are some helpful links:
- What is SolarAPP+?
- Who created SolarAPP+?
- How do I submit a project through SolarAPP+?
- Who is best suited to submit a SolarAPP+ application?
- How do I make changes to an approved SolarAPP+ plan?
Before applying for a SolarAPP+ automated solar plan review, projects must follow certain requirements outlined in the Eligibility Checklist. Only projects that conform to this list are eligible to use the automated SolarAPP+ portal for instant permitting.
Submit for review through SolarAPP+
- To start using SolarAPP+, register and submit through SolarAPP+.
- A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ for plan review. A Checklist and SolarApp+ ID will be generated when approved.
Apply for a SolarAPP+ solar permit
- Create an account and login to the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
- Select “+ New Application” and begin filling out the application.
- Select “SolarAPP+” for the Project Type
- Enter the applicable Owner, Applicant and Contractor information.
- Enter the SolarAPP+ ID in the field provided.
- Upload the SolarApp+ Checklist to the documents area.
- Review your application.
- Pay the required permit fee
- Digitally sign the permit when you receive an email request to do so.
Request inspections for a SolarAPP+ permit
Inspection requests for SolarAPP+ projects can be scheduled just like any other permit:
- Log into the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
- Click the “Projects” button
- Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your Projects list
- Scroll down and click the blue “Request Inspection” button
- Fill out the required fields and click the blue “Submit” button.
- Please print a copy of the approved SolarAPP+ Checklist, and any other related documents, and have on site for the inspection.
- To cancel an inspection, please call the Building Division at (562) 431-3538.
Revisions for a SolarAPP+ permit
Any revisions to a SolarAPP+ permitted project, must first go back through the SolarAPP+ approval process on SolarAPP+ webpage. Once a revised Checklist is obtained, along with revised SolarAPP+ ID, the Contractor can then resubmit the Checklist to the Los Alamitos Permit Center. To submit a revision:
- Log into the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
- Click the “Projects” button
- Click on the SolarAPP+ permit in your Projects list
- Scroll down and click the blue “Request Plan Check” button
- Upload the revised Checklist and click “Submit”
Helpful Handouts
Below are a few SolarAPP+ tutorials for Contractors on how to submit various types of solar projects through the SolarAPP+ web site. Additionally, there is a PDF tutorial on how to submit a revised project through SolarAPP+ and the Los Alamitos Permit Center.
- SolarAPP+ help
- Electrical Microinverters
- Electrical String with DC
- Electrical String without DC
- Input Example Relating to Current Carrying Conductors
- Revision Process