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Im about to make the plunge on a system, in northern ca but have a few questions on the contract.
Does this seem to be a standard solar contract?
Thanks
one concern is in the mechanical lien area, if I fully pay the contractor, but he doesn't pay any subcontractors should he use any! I can still have a lien put on my property.
Is that the normal procedure in California. Or am I being overly paranoid?
Contractor shall secure engineering, drawings, permits as required by local ordinance.
Existing: cement roof, Homeowners choice is to Net metering PGE rate tariff E1XB (existing)
Layout must be provided and approved by owner
A. 30- SunPower SPR-X21-345 modules
B. SolarEdge SE10000A-US 1PH Grid Tied Inverter, 10000W, 208/240VAC 60 HZ
DC/AC Discon. Model SE7600W Arc-Fault Protection.
C. 30 - 400W Solaredge Optimizers Conditioners
D. IronRidge racking system (Black).
E. Install to existing 200 amp service. Reduce breaker to 175 amp
F. Extended SolarEdge warranty 25yr. includes monitoring software
G. Conduits will be hidden located in front and side module installation
2. DC/watts 10.350 Factory Rated. All factory and (The Solar Installer Company) warranties will be given after installation with operations manual.
3. Work shall be performed only by a certified (The Solar Installer Company) installation specialist licensed contractor. Contractor reserves the right
to cancel this Agreement in the event the roof structure does not comply with weight loads, or electrical upgrades other than indicated in this agreement.
______________________________________Agreement Price and Terms______________________________________
Agreement amount $48,645.00 price includes sales tax and permits
Down Payment $1000.00 Downpayment shall be nonrefundable after 3 day cancel notice
Due upon delivery $23,748.00 Modules, inverters, Start of Job
Final balance $23,748.00 Sign Off by Building inspector
Note: Homeowner shall not hold payment until PGE changes meter
Any conduit painted is permitted when paint is provided by homeowner.
The contractor is not responsible for PGE changing the meter. PGE recognizes permit sign off. Late payments will bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or 18% per annum. The Work shall start within a reasonable amount of time depending on good-weather working days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the date Contractor is notified that roof is in a condition to accept installation and the Solar System has been delivered, and shall be substantially completed within approximately 14 good-weather working days from commencement, excluding weekends and holidays. Additional work shall be @ $125 per hour, per person and be authorized by (The Solar Installer Company) and customer.
WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISION TO NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.
Customer: ________ (Initial) Contractor: ________(Initial)
____ Initial here, by all parties. All electrical required by the city or county not pertaining to the solar system
AFTER OR PRIOR to the solar system inspection are not included in the cost.
____ Initial here, by all parties. Customer is responsible for supplying all Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors required for permit purposes.
____ Initial here, by all parties. All electrical conduits are placed on outside walls. Unless specified.
____ Initial here, by all parties. To my knowledge there are no roof leaks,
____ There are no Wasp, Bee nests other harmful conditions exits. If so it may be necessary to remove before installation.
Home phone #
Cell #
Email
Solar Rep ____________Job # _________
Address- City, State, Zip

__________________________________________WARRANTY ________________________________________________
4. Upon installation of the Solar System, all manufacturers’ warranties relating to components of the Solar System are assigned to Customer. All equipment warranties are provided by the manufacturer, not Contractor, System and system components (subject to the terms of equipment warranties), including any labor costs during the warranty period. This warranty shall be effective for a period of ten years from the date of installation. Furthermore, Contractor will provide a warranty for a period of ten years from the date of installation to correct or repair any roof leaks that occur within five inches or less from roof penetrations made during the Solar System installation that are not caused by actions or acts of a third party that prove to be a direct result of roof penetrations made during installation. This warranty is void if anyone other than Contractor or its agents, subcontractors or employees removes, replaces, repairs, releases, modifies, alters, adjusts or amends the Solar System in any manner. 9. Warranty Exclusions. Contractor’s warranty excludes: (a) damage due to earthquake, floods, acts of God, terrorism, negligence or vandalism, acts or work of third parties outside Contractor’s instructions, damage by non-approved third parties; (b) failure to operate and maintain the Solar System in accordance with the printed manual and instruction guide; (c) damage, repair or maintenance caused by Customer’s roofers or others.
____________________________DUTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF CONTRACTOR __________________________
5. Customer shall remove all objects on the roof and garage prior to installation. If not done by the Customer, then Contractor shall raise, move or lift objects as required to properly complete the work. Contractor specifically does not assume any responsibility for the operation of or possible damage to objects mounted on the roof or any delays due to Contractor moving or removing any obstacles not removed from roof by owner.
______________________________________MECHANIC’S LIEN WARNING __________________________________________
6. Contractor reserves the right to pre-lien the job. Contractor shall furnish material and labor lien releases if pre-lien is filed upon completion and payment of the work. Anyone who helps improve your property, but who is not paid, may record what is called a mechanic’s lien on your property. A mechanic’s lien is a claim, like a mortgage or home equity loan, made against your property and recorded with the county recorder. Even if you pay your Contractor in full, unpaid subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers who helped to improve your property may record a mechanic’s lien and sue you in court to foreclose the lien. If a court finds the lien is valid, you could be forced to pay twice or have a court officer sell your home to pay the lien. Liens can also affect your credit. To preserve their rights to record a lien, each contractor and subcontractor and material supplier must provide you with a document called a “20-Day Preliminary Notice.” This notice is not a lien. The purpose of the notice is to let you know that the person who sends you the notice has the right to record a lien on your property if he or she is not paid. For other ways to prevent liens, visit CSLB’s Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov or call CSLB at 800- 321-CSLB (2752).
_____________________________DUTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF CUSTOMER________________________________
7. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the express provisions of this Agreement, Contractor has entered into this Agreement on the terms herein contained based on the following assumptions of fact and representations and warranties made by the Customer: (i) the roof on which the Solar System is to be placed is structurally sound and able to withstand the stresses and strains incident to installing the Solar System; (ii) all overhead and wall mounted objects inside the building are property secured to withstand the vibration and movement of material application; and (iii) the existing roofing does not contain asbestos or other toxic or hazardous substances. In the event any of the foregoing assumptions of fact and representations are not true, and either Customer or any third party is damaged or injured as a result thereof, and said damage or injury is not occasioned by the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, then Customer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Contractor harmless from any such loss (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and court costs), and defend Contractor against any actions brought by third parties. Furthermore Customer hereby releases and discharges Contractor from any claims which Customer may have as a result of any damages or injuries which Customer sustains as a result of any inaccuracy or failure of the foregoing representatives and warranties.
__________________________________________NOTICE TO OWNER_________________________________________
________________________________________GENERAL PROVISIONS________________________________________
9. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, and no representations or oral agreements have been made, including without limitation any statements, representations or claims made by any of Contractor’s representatives, which are not set forth herein. This Agreement may not be amended without the prior written agreement of both parties. The parties agree to promptly execute and deliver such documents and to promptly do such other acts as are necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts made and to be performed in that State. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a joint venture or partnership. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors, assignees, transferees and devisees of the parties.
Does this seem to be a standard solar contract?
Thanks
one concern is in the mechanical lien area, if I fully pay the contractor, but he doesn't pay any subcontractors should he use any! I can still have a lien put on my property.
Is that the normal procedure in California. Or am I being overly paranoid?
Contractor shall secure engineering, drawings, permits as required by local ordinance.
Existing: cement roof, Homeowners choice is to Net metering PGE rate tariff E1XB (existing)
Layout must be provided and approved by owner
A. 30- SunPower SPR-X21-345 modules
B. SolarEdge SE10000A-US 1PH Grid Tied Inverter, 10000W, 208/240VAC 60 HZ
DC/AC Discon. Model SE7600W Arc-Fault Protection.
C. 30 - 400W Solaredge Optimizers Conditioners
D. IronRidge racking system (Black).
E. Install to existing 200 amp service. Reduce breaker to 175 amp
F. Extended SolarEdge warranty 25yr. includes monitoring software
G. Conduits will be hidden located in front and side module installation
2. DC/watts 10.350 Factory Rated. All factory and (The Solar Installer Company) warranties will be given after installation with operations manual.
3. Work shall be performed only by a certified (The Solar Installer Company) installation specialist licensed contractor. Contractor reserves the right
to cancel this Agreement in the event the roof structure does not comply with weight loads, or electrical upgrades other than indicated in this agreement.
______________________________________Agreement Price and Terms______________________________________
Agreement amount $48,645.00 price includes sales tax and permits
Down Payment $1000.00 Downpayment shall be nonrefundable after 3 day cancel notice
Due upon delivery $23,748.00 Modules, inverters, Start of Job
Final balance $23,748.00 Sign Off by Building inspector
Note: Homeowner shall not hold payment until PGE changes meter
Any conduit painted is permitted when paint is provided by homeowner.
The contractor is not responsible for PGE changing the meter. PGE recognizes permit sign off. Late payments will bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or 18% per annum. The Work shall start within a reasonable amount of time depending on good-weather working days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the date Contractor is notified that roof is in a condition to accept installation and the Solar System has been delivered, and shall be substantially completed within approximately 14 good-weather working days from commencement, excluding weekends and holidays. Additional work shall be @ $125 per hour, per person and be authorized by (The Solar Installer Company) and customer.
WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE “ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES” PROVISION TO NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.
Customer: ________ (Initial) Contractor: ________(Initial)
____ Initial here, by all parties. All electrical required by the city or county not pertaining to the solar system
AFTER OR PRIOR to the solar system inspection are not included in the cost.
____ Initial here, by all parties. Customer is responsible for supplying all Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors required for permit purposes.
____ Initial here, by all parties. All electrical conduits are placed on outside walls. Unless specified.
____ Initial here, by all parties. To my knowledge there are no roof leaks,
____ There are no Wasp, Bee nests other harmful conditions exits. If so it may be necessary to remove before installation.
Home phone #
Cell #
Solar Rep ____________Job # _________
Address- City, State, Zip

__________________________________________WARRANTY ________________________________________________
4. Upon installation of the Solar System, all manufacturers’ warranties relating to components of the Solar System are assigned to Customer. All equipment warranties are provided by the manufacturer, not Contractor, System and system components (subject to the terms of equipment warranties), including any labor costs during the warranty period. This warranty shall be effective for a period of ten years from the date of installation. Furthermore, Contractor will provide a warranty for a period of ten years from the date of installation to correct or repair any roof leaks that occur within five inches or less from roof penetrations made during the Solar System installation that are not caused by actions or acts of a third party that prove to be a direct result of roof penetrations made during installation. This warranty is void if anyone other than Contractor or its agents, subcontractors or employees removes, replaces, repairs, releases, modifies, alters, adjusts or amends the Solar System in any manner. 9. Warranty Exclusions. Contractor’s warranty excludes: (a) damage due to earthquake, floods, acts of God, terrorism, negligence or vandalism, acts or work of third parties outside Contractor’s instructions, damage by non-approved third parties; (b) failure to operate and maintain the Solar System in accordance with the printed manual and instruction guide; (c) damage, repair or maintenance caused by Customer’s roofers or others.
____________________________DUTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF CONTRACTOR __________________________
5. Customer shall remove all objects on the roof and garage prior to installation. If not done by the Customer, then Contractor shall raise, move or lift objects as required to properly complete the work. Contractor specifically does not assume any responsibility for the operation of or possible damage to objects mounted on the roof or any delays due to Contractor moving or removing any obstacles not removed from roof by owner.
______________________________________MECHANIC’S LIEN WARNING __________________________________________
6. Contractor reserves the right to pre-lien the job. Contractor shall furnish material and labor lien releases if pre-lien is filed upon completion and payment of the work. Anyone who helps improve your property, but who is not paid, may record what is called a mechanic’s lien on your property. A mechanic’s lien is a claim, like a mortgage or home equity loan, made against your property and recorded with the county recorder. Even if you pay your Contractor in full, unpaid subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers who helped to improve your property may record a mechanic’s lien and sue you in court to foreclose the lien. If a court finds the lien is valid, you could be forced to pay twice or have a court officer sell your home to pay the lien. Liens can also affect your credit. To preserve their rights to record a lien, each contractor and subcontractor and material supplier must provide you with a document called a “20-Day Preliminary Notice.” This notice is not a lien. The purpose of the notice is to let you know that the person who sends you the notice has the right to record a lien on your property if he or she is not paid. For other ways to prevent liens, visit CSLB’s Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov or call CSLB at 800- 321-CSLB (2752).
_____________________________DUTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF CUSTOMER________________________________
7. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the express provisions of this Agreement, Contractor has entered into this Agreement on the terms herein contained based on the following assumptions of fact and representations and warranties made by the Customer: (i) the roof on which the Solar System is to be placed is structurally sound and able to withstand the stresses and strains incident to installing the Solar System; (ii) all overhead and wall mounted objects inside the building are property secured to withstand the vibration and movement of material application; and (iii) the existing roofing does not contain asbestos or other toxic or hazardous substances. In the event any of the foregoing assumptions of fact and representations are not true, and either Customer or any third party is damaged or injured as a result thereof, and said damage or injury is not occasioned by the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, then Customer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Contractor harmless from any such loss (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and court costs), and defend Contractor against any actions brought by third parties. Furthermore Customer hereby releases and discharges Contractor from any claims which Customer may have as a result of any damages or injuries which Customer sustains as a result of any inaccuracy or failure of the foregoing representatives and warranties.
__________________________________________NOTICE TO OWNER_________________________________________
________________________________________GENERAL PROVISIONS________________________________________
9. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, and no representations or oral agreements have been made, including without limitation any statements, representations or claims made by any of Contractor’s representatives, which are not set forth herein. This Agreement may not be amended without the prior written agreement of both parties. The parties agree to promptly execute and deliver such documents and to promptly do such other acts as are necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts made and to be performed in that State. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a joint venture or partnership. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors, assignees, transferees and devisees of the parties.
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