DeKalb County requires building and electrical permits for solar panel installations through the Department of Planning and Sustainability. Streamlined permit pathway available for standard rooftop systems under 10 kW.
DeKalb County requires a building permit and electrical permit for residential solar PV installations issued by the Department of Planning and Sustainability. Submittals must include panel layout, structural analysis confirming roof can support added load, electrical one-line diagram, and inverter/disconnect details. IRC Appendix AE and NEC Article 690 apply. Fire setbacks follow the Georgia State Minimum Standard One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code — typically 3 feet from ridges and edges on gable roofs with pathway requirements. Georgia Power net metering available under PSC rules for systems up to 10 kW residential. Georgia does not have a statewide solar tax credit, but the federal 30% ITC applies. Ground-mounted systems must meet zoning setback requirements under DeKalb Zoning Code Chapter 27.
Unpermitted installation: stop-work order, retroactive permit with double fees. Failure to obtain electrical permit: up to $1,000 in Recorder's Court. Non-compliant interconnection: Georgia Power may refuse service.
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