Redondo Beach, CA Solar Energy: Panel Permits (2026)

04 sets the technical bar for every small residential rooftop solar system: subsection (a) requires compliance with applicable state and City Fire Department health and safety standards; subsection (b) requires water heating systems, whether for a single-family residence, a commercial use, or a swimming pool, to carry certification from an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code; and subsection (c) requires electricity-producing systems to meet safety and performance standards set by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, plus applicable Public Utilities Commission reliability rules.

05 governs how the application itself is handled: the Building Division must post all required submission documents on the City's public website, accept electronic submittal by email, internet or facsimile, and accept an electronic signature in place of a wet signature on every form. The Division must also adopt a standard plan and checklist that conforms to the most recently adopted California Solar Permitting Guidebook Tool Kit documents so applicants know in advance exactly what qualifies for expedited review. 55, 66015 and 66016, and Health and Safety Code Section 17951, tying the local fee schedule to state cost-recovery limits rather than allowing the City to set its own solar-specific surcharge.