Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning
This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as key design elements and points for inspection. Curriculum includes zoning variances, critical elements of the permitting process, planning documents necessary for PV system installation and recommendations for permitting offices to streamline the permit process. Learners gain a code inspector’s perspective in relation to building and electrical code requirements.
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- Duration 13 hours
- Course by University at Buffalo
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This course equips learners to identify national code and zoning rules specific to photovoltaic (PV) systems, as well as key design elements and points for inspection. Curriculum includes zoning variances, critical elements of the permitting process, planning documents necessary for PV system installation and recommendations for permitting offices to streamline the permit process. Learners gain a code inspector’s perspective in relation to building and electrical code requirements. This course is for anyone interested in entering the solar power sector, and is especially appropriate for building and code inspectors, engineers, HVAC installers and architects. It assumes that the learner has a basic grasp of electrical engineering and mathematical concepts. Those who are unfamiliar with how PV works, the elements of a PV system, and/or solar power ROI should take the first course of the specialization, Solar Energy Systems Overview. Learners seeking a greater understanding of the anatomy and function of PV systems should take the second course, Solar Energy and Electrical System Design. Material includes online lectures, videos, demos, hands-on exercises, project work, readings and discussions. This is the third course in the Solar PV for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://youtu.be/XjkKzbXqA6s.Modules
Acknowledgements
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Acknowledgements
Building Codes for Residential PV Systems
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- Building Codes for Residential PV Systems
3
Readings
- International and United States Codes (Optional)
- Code Adoption (Optional)
- State-Level Code Amendments (Optional)
Codes for Commercial Roof Systems
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Codes for Commercial Roof Systems
Site Inspections
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Site Inspections
Code and Inspection Requirements Practice Quiz
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Code and Inspection Requirements Practice Quiz
1
Discussions
- Codes and Inspection
Code and Inspection Requirements Graded Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Code and Inspection Requirements
Code and Zoning Rules
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- Code and Zoning Rules
3
Readings
- International Codes (Optional)
- U.S. National Electrical Code (Optional)
- Uniform Building Code Updates for New York State (Optional)
Permitting
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Permitting
1
Readings
- Unified Solar Permit (Optional)
Planning Documents
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Planning Documents
Streamlining the Permitting Process
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Streamlining the Permitting Process
1
Readings
- Solar Foundation Solar APP (Optional)
Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process Practice Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process Practice Quiz
Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process Graded Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Inspection Methods and the Permitting Process
Discussion: Zoning and Permitting
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Zoning and Permitting
Code Inspection Overview
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Code Inspection Overview
1
Readings
- Code Inspection Resources (Optional)
Load Considerations
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
1
Videos
- Load Considerations
2
Readings
- Hazard Maps (Optional)
- Snow Load Information (Optional)
What to Inspect
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- What to Inspect
1
Readings
- Flashing (Optional)
Electrical Code Inspection
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
1
Videos
- Electrical Code Inspection
2
Readings
- Inspection Resources (Optional)
- Disconnects and Rapid Shutdown (Optional)
Inspection Considerations Practice Quiz
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Inspection Considerations Practice Quiz
1
Discussions
- Inspection Considerations
Inspection Considerations Graded Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Inspection Considerations
System Labeling
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
1
Videos
- System Labeling
2
Readings
- PV System Labeling Resources (Optional)
- Power Optimizers (Optional)
Labeling and Inspecting Large Systems
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Labeling and Inspecting Large Systems
1
Readings
- Bonding and Grounding PV Systems (Optional)
Labeling Requirements Practice Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Labeling Requirements Practice Quiz
Labeling Requirements Graded Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Labeling Requirements
Final Graded Compliance Project
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1
PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Final Graded Compliance Project
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Explore the comprehensive "Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning" course, designed for professionals in the solar power sector. Led by expert instructors, this course delves into national codes, zoning rules, design elements, and inspection points for photovoltaic systems. Ideal for building inspectors, engineers, HVAC installers, and architects, it includes online lectures, videos, hands-on exercises, and project work. Enhance your expertise over 780 minutes of engaging content, available through a Coursera Starter subscription. Perfect for those with a basic understanding of electrical engineering seeking specialized knowledge in PV systems.
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