Solar Permit Information

The Town of Bayfield does issue Solar Permits for new Photovoltaic Solar Installations, and requires a Final Inspection from the Town's Building Inspector and a Certificate of Completion when the work is complete.  All solar contractors must also have a Town of Bayfield Business License to do business within the Town limits.  

Solar Permit Submittals need to include the following:                                                                                   

• A completed, Signed Solar Permit Application Packet (see attachment below) and Permit Fee per Adopted Fee Schedule.
• A site plan or aerial photo showing exact locations of the proposed arrays and connections to the electrical grid. For commercial or multifamily installs, a detailed roof plan will be required. The site plan should be scaled or include measurements.
• Manufacturer's specifications for the proposed photovoltaic system.
• A letter or report from a structural engineer addressing the additional roof load of the photovoltaic system.  If the system will be ground mounted rather than roof mounted, then the letter should address foundation requirements for the system. 
• For commercial and multi-family proposals, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District (UPRFPD) will also need to sign off on the permit. 
• All contractors need a Town of Bayfield Business License for the current year.
• Solar Permits also require a State of Colorado Electrical Permit and Inspection.
• A Town of Bayfield Solar Permit is required prior to submitting a net metering application to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA).  The issuance of this PV Solar Permit from the Town DOES NOT guarantee approval from LPEA acknowledgment.
• Current Adopted Building Code and Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria.