Hey folks, at the suggestion of some here I've been reading through a bunch of books in order to answer the many questions coming up while planning for a 13 kW system for my house. Again, thanks for suggesting I hit the books.
I am now done with CAD design of the structure and the array. The next step are permits and installation planning.
I printed what I have and visited the building and permit office. They said all looked good, both from a permit and planning perspective. The only twist is that I have to have a licensed Structural Engineer produce the drawings, verify the calculations and "wet stamp" them.
Can anyone recommend someone to do this work? I have bids from about $1,000 to $3,000 for this. They need to be familiar with Los Angeles County requirements.
The only other question that keeps coming up that I have not yet found an answer to is: What happens when you go over 10kW?
I keep seeing references to this in LA County applications and materials but they never tell you where to go or what to do if you are over 10kW. The Building and Permit guys at the counter had no clue. I think it's a power company issue. Maybe. I tried calling them but the person I spoke to had no clue what I was talking about. I am going to try again today and see if I can get any useful answers. I'm hoping someone here might have dealt with this and can point me in the right direction.
Thanks.
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I am now done with CAD design of the structure and the array. The next step are permits and installation planning.
I printed what I have and visited the building and permit office. They said all looked good, both from a permit and planning perspective. The only twist is that I have to have a licensed Structural Engineer produce the drawings, verify the calculations and "wet stamp" them.
Can anyone recommend someone to do this work? I have bids from about $1,000 to $3,000 for this. They need to be familiar with Los Angeles County requirements.
The only other question that keeps coming up that I have not yet found an answer to is: What happens when you go over 10kW?
I keep seeing references to this in LA County applications and materials but they never tell you where to go or what to do if you are over 10kW. The Building and Permit guys at the counter had no clue. I think it's a power company issue. Maybe. I tried calling them but the person I spoke to had no clue what I was talking about. I am going to try again today and see if I can get any useful answers. I'm hoping someone here might have dealt with this and can point me in the right direction.
Thanks.
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