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SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC-PV INSTALL
Licensing, scope of work and permits
- The use of solar energy as a renewable energy source is growing more popular in Oregon. Not only are residential homeowners taking advantage of the power of the sun, but solar energy systems are being developed in the eastern and southern regions of the state that can supply power to Oregon’s electrical grid.
- Individuals or companies installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the state need to be aware of specific requirements regarding licensure and scope of work that are identified in the Oregon Building Code.
System types
Solar PV systems use cells, typically in the form of panels, to convert energy from sunlight into electricity.
- Roof-top solar PV systems are used to supplement energy use in residential and commercial structures. Energy from these systems generates electricity.
- Utility-scale solar PV systems are built to supply power to a utility’s electrical grid. These systems are often referred to as solar parks, farms, or ranches.
Licenses required
The State of Oregon requires contractors and other individuals who install solar PV in state to be licensed. Licenses required depend on the size of installation.
- Contractor License – An individual or business seeking to install solar PV must first obtain an electrical contractor license before “engaging in the business” of installing solar PV. Engaging in the business includes activities such as performing an electrical installation or designing a system.
- Individual License – An individual installing a solar PV system must be licensed as a general journeyman electrician, general supervising electrician, or limited residential electrician. For solar PV systems smaller than 25kW, the individual may be licensed as a limited renewable energy technician.
Scope of work
All individuals working on a solar installation must work on behalf of an individual or business with an electrical contractor license. This applies to both residential and commercial installations. No individual license is required to install a “racking” system (i.e., roofor ground-mounted structure on which solar PV panels is attached). However, an individual license is required to attach any electrical equipment, including panels, wiring, and inverters, to the racking system or any other structure.
Permits required
A Solar Structural permit and an Electrical permit is required for any solar installation. Contractors please apply for your permits via Oregon ePermitting and be prepared to upload your documents (we ALSO require hard copies for plan review). For assistance; Building Codes Division : Using Oregon ePermitting : Using Oregon ePermittting : State of Oregon
In addition, if you will be complying with the PRESCRIPTIVE PATH installation as described in section 304.4 of the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code, please fill out the Compliance Checklist below.
Links to codes are below;
Residential;
Commercial code;
June 2023 BCD TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV PATHWAYS FOR FIREFIGHTER SAFETY;
Solar PV pathways - Technical Bulletin (oregon.gov)
2010 Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code and Commentary;
2010_osisc_commentary.pdf (oregon.gov)
More info from the Oregon Dept. of Energy, Solar in Oregon;
State of Oregon: Energy in Oregon - Solar
Questions, contact Elizabeth Happala via email; ehappala@scappoose.gov or via phone; 503-543-7184 *402
