IBTS SOLAR PV SYSTEM

INSPECTION CHECKLIST
GENERAL INFORMATION: Please complete this form.
Customer Name Customer Case Number

Site Address Site City Site State Site Zip

Homeowner Name Homeowner Email

Installer System Size (kW)

IBTS Field Inspector IBTS Desktop Reviewer Date of Inspection

Type of Inspection AHJ Inspection Completed Shade Report Attached

SCORECARD:
Total Points Available

Total Points Accrued

Priority Criteria Missed

Overall Score (%)

PASS/FAIL Pass Fail

REPORT SUMMARY:
Passing Score = > 70% and 0 priority criteria missed Failing Score(s) = < 70% score
> 70% and 1 or more priority criteria missed

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SECTION TITLE
How likely is it that you would recommend the Solar PV
Installation Company? 1-10 scale
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Comments:

How likely is it that you would recommend the Solar PV Sales

Company? 1-10 scale
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Comments:

How long did the process take from sale to installation? Total Days:

Have you been given a tutorial on your system? Yes No

Do you have any questions or concerns about your

Yes No N/A
PV system?
Is the inverter exposed to direct sunlight? Yes No N/A

Is there water inside any of the system enclosures? Yes No N/A

Customer specific question #3 Yes No N/A

Customer specific question #4 Yes No N/A

Customer specific question #5 Yes No N/A

Comments:

SITE & SAFETY

Do you have all PPE Safety Equipment to perform the full inspection? Yes No N/A
Does the systems layout and installation allow for roof access, pathways,
Yes No N/A
clearances, and spacing requirements to be met? IFC 605.11.1, IBC 1512.1
Is the system powered on? Yes No N/A
Is the inverter indicating any arc or ground faults, or any other error messages?
Yes No N/A
NEC 110.7 *
Are there any tripped breakers or blown fuses at system disconnects? * Yes No N/A

Are there signs of damage or wear to the home stemming from installation of
Yes No N/A
the PV system?
Comments:

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BUILDING INFORMATION
System Type Roof Mount Pole Mount Ground Mount Other

Approximate year the building was constructed?

Number of Stories

Roof Type Shingle Metal Clay Masonry Other

Existing Roof Condition Excellent Good Average Poor

Main Service Utility Meter Location

Comments:

POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
2.1 Method of Interconnection Supply Side Load Side N/A

2.2 Location of Interconnection

2.3 Primary Service Breaker Size Amps

2.4 Primary Service Main Busbar Rating Amps

2.5 Subpanel Busbar Rating Amps

2.6 Subpanel Breaker Size (current feeding the subpanel busbar) Amps
What is the sum of the rated AC output current from inverter(s)
2.7 Amps
X 1.25?
Is the PV system AC output overcurrent device properly sized? Pass Fail Missing N/A
2.8
NEC 705.12
Is the PV system overcurrent protection installed in the correct
2.9 Pass Fail Missing N/A
location within the panelboard? NEC 705.12(D)(2)(3)(a)
The ampere rating of the overcurrent device protecting the panelboard
busbar, plus 125% of the inverter output current ratings must not
2.10 Pass Fail Missing N/A
exceed 120% of the ampere rating of the panelboard busbar.
NEC 690.8(3), 705.12(D)(2)(3)(b) *
Where the PV system is connected to the supply side of the service
disconnecting means, the sum of the ratings of the inverter AC
2.11 overcurrent protection device(s) must not exceed the rating of the Pass Fail Missing N/A
utility service.
NEC 705.12(A) *

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POINT OF INTERCONNECTION (cont’d)
Where the PV system is connected to the supply side of the service
disconnecting means, overcurrent protection for the PV system is Pass Fail Missing N/A
2.12
located within 10ft of the Point of Interconnection.
NEC 705.31
Is the overcurrent protection rated for use as installed? (breakers listed
2.13 for back feeding, 22k IAC rating for supply side connection) NEC 110.9, Pass Fail Missing N/A
110.10, 705.12(D)(4). *
PV system monitor installed? (yes results in drop down to record MAC Pass Fail Missing N/A
2.14
ID, ID number, etc)
Cellular Not Connected
2.15 PV System Monitor type?
Network Other

Attach Photo of Point of Interconnection showing components used.

Comments:

INVERTER
3.1 Type of inverter technology used?

3.2 Number of inverters?

3.3 Inverter 1 - Manufacturer 3.8 Inverter 2 - Manufacturer

3.4 Inverter 1 Model 3.9 Inverter 2 Model

3.5 Inverter 1 Output (Wac) 3.10 Inverter 2 Output (Wac)

Number of strings to inverter?
Number of strings to inverter? Number
3.6 3.11 Number of micro-inverters in branch
of micro-inverters in branch circuit?
circuit?
3.7 Overcurrent protection rating (A) 3.12 Overcurrent protection rating (A)

3.13 Inverter 3 - Manufacturer 3.18 Inverter 4 - Manufacturer

3.14 Inverter 3 Model 3.19 Inverter 4 Model

3.15 Inverter 3 Output (Wac) 3.20 Inverter 4 Output (Wac)

Number of strings to inverter?
Number of strings to inverter? Number
3.16 3.21 Number of micro-inverters in branch
of micro-inverters in branch circuit?
circuit?
3.17 Overcurrent protection rating (A) 3.22 Overcurrent protection rating (A)

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INVERTER (cont’d)
3.23 DC Optimizer Manufacturer 3.24 DC Optimizer Model
Is Branch Circuit or Inverter OCPD properly
3.25 sized as required by NEC and/or manufacturers
recommendations? NEC 690.8(A), 240.6
3.26 Is inverter equipment UL listed for use? IBC 1505.9

3.27 Is the inverter operating?

Is the inverter mounted to the manufacturer
3.28 specifications with a minimum of 3’ workspace
clearance? NEC 110.26(A)
3.29 Inverter Location

Attach Photo of Inverter Showing Installation Location

Comments:

INVERTER
4.1 System Output (kW)

4.2 Total Number of Modules

4.3 Manufacturer

4.4 Model

4.5 Module Output (Wdc @ STC)

4.6 Number of Arrays

4.7 Array 1 – Number of Modules 4.11 Array 2 – Number of Modules

4.8 Array 1 – Tilt 4.12 Array 2 – Tilt

4.9 Array 1 – Azimuth 4.13 Array 2 – Azimuth

4.10 Array 1 – Location 4.14 Array 2 – Location

4.15 Array 3 – Number of Modules 4.19 Array 4 – Number of Modules

4.16 Array 3 – Tilt 4.20 Array 4 – Tilt

4.17 Array 3 – Azimuth 4.21 Array 4 – Azimuth

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INVERTER
4.18 Array 3 – Location 4.22 Array 4 – Location

4.23 Are modules UL listed for use? IBC 1505.9 Pass Fail Missing N/A
Are modules spaced according to manufacturer’s
4.24 Pass Fail Missing N/A
recommendations?
4.25 Total Number of Strings or Branch Circuits in System?
Height from the roof surface to the bottom of the module
4.26
frame (in.)
4.27 Tilt and Azimuth measured by?

Attach Photo of Overall Array

Comments:

ELECTRICAL
Are standard building conductors used and was
5.1 appropriate care taken when wiring or completing Pass Fail Missing N/A
terminations? NEC 110.14(A), 690.31
Are conductors on the rooftop properly sized and rated for
5.2 90 degrees C and wet service: THWN-2, THHW, THW, RHW, Pass Fail Missing N/A
XHHW, or ZW? NEC 310.15 *
Do PV Source Circuit free-air conductors have 900 C,
sunlight, and wet service ratings? Single-conductor cable
5.3 type specifically listed and labeled PV-Wire required for Pass Fail Missing N/A
use in ungrounded systems. Grounded systems may use
USE-2 or PV wire. NEC 690.31(D)
Nonmetallic-sheathed conductors and cables are secured
5.4 within 12 inches of each box, cabinet, conduit body or Pass Fail Missing N/A
other termination? NEC 334.30
Are splices suitable for the location in which they are
5.5 made? Wet- location wire nuts shall be used even when Pass Fail Missing N/A
installed in a waterproof junction box. NEC 110.14(B)
Are disconnects rated for their locations and properly Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.6
installed? NEC 690 section III, 705.22
Are disconnects located such that fuses can be isolated for
5.7 Pass Fail Missing N/A
service, where applicable? NEC 690.16
Are module connectors rated for use and are connections
5.8 Pass Fail Missing N/A
properly made? NEC 690.32, 690.33
Is a strain relief fitting appropriate for the installation at
5.9 the junction box or the transition into conduit? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 300.16(B)

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ELECTRICAL (cont’d)
Where DC PV source circuits are run on or inside a
building, they are in metal conduit from the point of Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.10
penetration into the building to the first accessible
disconnect. NEC 690.31(G) *
Are system conductors kept from being readily accessible?
5.11 Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 690.31(A) *
5.12 Are any conductors exposed to direct UV? Pass Fail Missing N/A

Are all zip ties and wire ties rated for use with exposure
5.13 Pass Fail Missing N/A
to UV?
5.14 Are any dissimilar metals being combined? NEC 110.14 Pass Fail Missing N/A
Are conductors loose or not properly managed beneath
5.15 Pass Fail Missing N/A
the array? NEC 110.7
Are Conductors touching roof surface or in contact with Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.16
sharp or abrasive surfaces? NEC 300.4, 334 *
Conductor bend radius: The radius of the curve of the
inner edge of any bend during or after installation shall not Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.17
be less than five times the diameter of the cable.
NEC 334.24
Junction, pull, and outlet boxes are installed so that the
wiring contained in them can be rendered accessible
5.18 directly or by displacement of components secured by Pass Fail Missing N/A
removable fasteners and connected by a flexible wiring
system. NEC 690.34
5.19 Does the system have arc fault protection? NEC 690.11 Pass Fail Missing N/A

Does the system have a disconnecting means located in

a readily accessible location either on the outside of a
5.20 Pass Fail Missing N/A
structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the
system conductors? NEC 690.13(A)
Does the system provide rapid shutdown capability? Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.21
NEC 690.12
Are conductors clearly marked? Grounded conductors are
5.22 white or gray at each end and everywhere the conductor is Pass Fail Missing N/A
accessible. NEC 200.6, 210.5, 310.110
Are all metal parts of raceways, cables, enclosures and
equipment properly connected to the main supply source,
5.23 and to earth via an effective ground-fault current path to a Pass Fail Missing N/A
grounding electrode?
NEC 250.4(A), 250.24, 250.64, 250.166, 690.43, 690.47
Is(Are) grounding conductor(s) properly sized for use? Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.24
NEC 250.122, Table 250.122
Are grounding conductors properly identified? (green, Pass Fail Missing N/A
5.25
bare, or green with yellow stripes) NEC 250.119 *
Is(Are) grounding conductor(s) properly grouped together
5.26 in the same raceway, cable or cable tray? NEC 300.3(B), Pass Fail Missing N/A
300.5(I), 300.20(A), 690.43(F)

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ELECTRICAL (cont’d)
Is DC grounding electrode conductor a minimum of 8
5.27 Pass Fail Missing N/A
AWG? NEC 250.166(B) *
Is(Are) the grounding conductor(s) 8AWG or smaller
5.28 Pass Fail Missing N/A
protected within conduit? NEC 250.64(B)
All grounding conductor attachments are made with
5.29 Pass Fail Missing N/A
approved methods of termination? NEC 250.8
Are modules electrically grounded in accordance with
5.30 module and racking (integrated grounding) manufacturer’s Pass Fail Missing N/A
installation instructions? NEC 690.43(D) *
5.31 Additional Electrical Concerns or Code Violations Pass Fail Missing N/A
Comments:

STRUCTURAL / MECHANICAL
Are modules and racking equipment mounted securely,
6.1 Pass Fail Missing N/A
neatly, and level? NEC 110.12, 110.13
All junction boxes, combiners, or switchgear are listed,
6.2 rated for exterior application, and securely installed? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 110.3, 110.12, 110.13, 300.6 *
Are there any objects or hardware in contact with module Pass Fail Missing N/A
6.3
backsheet? *
Any sign of damage to modules or system components?
6.4 Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 110.12 *
Are modules installed over top of any mechanical or Pass Fail Missing N/A
6.5
plumbing vents? IRC P3103.1
Is conduit rated for its location, with supports properly
6.6 spaced for the size and type of conduit? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 352, 350.22, 358
Are conduit supports rated for use and properly installed? Pass Fail Missing N/A
6.7
NEC 110.13
Is module racking installed to manufacturers’
6.8 Pass Fail Missing N/A
specifications? IBC 1505.9
Are footings, support structure, and all penetrations
6.9 Pass Fail Missing N/A
sufficiently flashed and waterproofed? IBC R903, R905.2.8*
All conduit transitions to conditioned space properly
6.10 Pass Fail Missing N/A
sealed with exterior grade sealant? NEC 300.7
Where applicable, ballast type support systems are
properly installed where roof pitch does not exceed one (1) Pass Fail Missing N/A
6.11
unit vertical in twelve (12) units horizontal, or 4.5°?
IBC 1613.6

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STRUCTURAL / MECHANICAL (cont’d)
From inside attic as viewed from the attic access point, are
6.12 there exposed lag screws or lag screws that missed rafters? Pass Fail Missing N/A
Are there split rafters due to lag screws?
From inside the attic, is there any sign of existing water Pass Fail Missing N/A
6.13
damage?
From inside the attic, is there any sign of existing Pass Fail Missing N/A
6.14
structural damage?
Should an additional structural evaluation be conducted
6.15 Pass Fail Missing N/A
based on a limited visual inspection?
Comments:

MARKING, SIGNS AND WARNING LABELS

Are signs and labels are of sufficient durability to withstand
7.1 the environment involved and permanently installed? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 110.21(A)
System information that is not subject to change is
7.2 conveyed permanently and not handwritten? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 110.21(B)
Are all exposed raceways, cable trays, enclosures, pull
7.3 boxes and junction boxes properly labeled? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 690.31(G)(3), NEC 690.31(G)(4)
Is the required label installed at any inverter, junction box,
combiner box, disconnecting means and device where
7.4 Pass Fail Missing N/A
energized, ungrounded circuits may be exposed during
service? NEC 690.35(F)
Are all disconnecting means permanently identified as a PV Pass Fail Missing N/A
7.5
system disconnect? NEC 110.22(A), 690.13(B)
Is there a label on the DC disconnect warning of potential
7.6 live terminals even when in the open position? Pass Fail Missing N/A
NEC 690.17(E)
Is there a permanent label on the DC disconnecting means
identifying the rated maximum power-point current, rated
maximum power- point voltage, maximum system voltage,
7.7 Pass Fail Missing N/A
maximum circuit current, and maximum rated maximum
output current of the charge controller (if installed)?
NEC 690.53
Is there a label installed near the ground fault indicator
7.8 or otherwise on the inverter identifying “Electrical Shock Pass Fail Missing N/A
Hazard” if a ground fault is identified? NEC 690.5(C)

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MARKING, SIGNS AND WARNING LABELS (cont’d)
Are all interactive system points of interconnection with
other sources marked at an accessible disconnecting Pass Fail Missing N/A
7.9 means as a power source, and identifying the rated AC
output current and the nominal operating AC voltage?
NEC 690.54
Facilities with both utility services and PV systems have
a permanent plaque or directory providing the locations
7.10 of the service disconnecting means and the PV system Pass Fail Missing N/A
disconnecting means if they are not at the same location?
NEC 690.56(B)
Facilities with both utility service and PV systems,
complying with NEC 690.12, have a permanent plaque or
7.11 Pass Fail Missing N/A
directory identifying the system is “Equipped with Rapid
Shutdown”? NEC 690.56(C), 690.31(G)(4)
Where both a utility and inverter are feeding a busbar at
opposite ends of the load circuits, a permanent label is
7.12 installed identifying “Inverter Output Connection, Do Not Pass Fail Missing N/A
Relocate This Overcurrent Device”?
NEC 705.12 (D)(2)(3)(b)
Equipment containing overcurrent devices in circuits
supplying power to a busbar or a conductor supplied from Pass Fail Missing N/A
7.13
multiple power sources is marked to indicate the presence
of all sources? NEC 705.12(D)(3)
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