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Quincy, MA Solar Energy: Panel Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Residential PV permit fee
$50 flat
Commercial PV permit fee
$75 up to 5 KVA
Additional commercial KVA
$1 per KVA over 5
Issuing authority
Inspector of Wires
Location
Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Summary

Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) requires an electrical permit to install a photovoltaic system, with a flat $50 fee for residential systems and a tiered per-kilowatt fee for commercial installations.

Before proceeding to wire any building or to make any changes in existing wiring in any building, a permit in writing must be obtained from the Inspector of Wires. ... [§ 150-5] Residential: Photovoltaic system $50. Commercial/Industrial: Photovoltaic system - Up to 5 KVA $75; Over 5 KVA, each additional KVA $1.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 136 of the Quincy Municipal Code requires a written permit from the Inspector of Wires before any building's wiring is altered, and installing solar panels counts as wiring work. The Chapter 150 fee schedule lists a residential photovoltaic system permit at a flat $50, while commercial and industrial photovoltaic installations are billed at $75 for the first 5 KVA and $1 for each additional KVA. All electrical work, including PV interconnection, must follow the National Electrical Code under § 136-2.

Violations & Fines

Installing a photovoltaic system without first obtaining the Chapter 136 wiring permit exposes the installer to Chapter 150's double-fee penalty if unpermitted work continues past six days, plus a $50 reinspection charge for defective installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Quincy require a permit for rooftop solar panels?
Yes. Solar installation is electrical work under Chapter 136, requiring an Inspector of Wires permit; the Chapter 150 fee is a flat $50 for residential systems.
How much does a commercial solar permit cost in Quincy?
$75 for the first 5 KVA, plus $1 per additional KVA, under the Chapter 150 electrical fee schedule.

Sources & Official References

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