11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys, PA
Code Enforcement Department
The City of St. Marys requires building permits for the following Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems:
1. Any installation supplying a commercial building.
2. Any installation supplying a one or two-family dwelling or residential
accessory structure over 1,000 square feet in size.
3. Any installation connecting to the West Penn Power grid.
*Commercial Systems must be designed by a registered architect/engineer*
You must submit a completed application along with two (2) copies of the following
documents:
1. A site plan showing where system will be located on the property.
2. A detailed system diagram showing ALL components including the solar module,
AC & DC disconnects, inverter, combiner/junction box, all conductor/conduit
sizes & types, grounding system, panels, connections, batteries, etc.
3. ALL equipment manufacturers listing, labeling, specification, rating and
installation sheets.
4. Array mounting detail. (Ground, pole, roof) Roof mounted arrays must have
design professional approval.
5. If connecting to power grid, West Penn Power notification form.
6. Type of signage to comply with NEC Article 690 and UL 969.
11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys Solar Photovoltaic Perm it Application
Owner:____________________________________ Phone: (___)______________
Worksite Address:____________________________________________________
Contractor:_________________________________ Phone: (___)_____________
Contractor Address:___________________________________________________
Design Professional:__________________________ Phone: (___)_____________
DP Address:_________________________________________________________
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Type of Installation: ( ) Commercial ( ) Residential ( ) Residential Accessory
Grid Connected: ( ) Yes ( ) No
Array Mount: ( ) Ground ( ) Pole ( ) Roof
Estimated Cost of PV System: $________________
As the owner/owner’s agent, I hereby certify that the proposed work will conform to the
PA Uniform Construction Code, 2014 NEC Article 690 and all applicable laws of this
jurisdiction.
Signature:____________________________________ Date:__________________
Office Use Only:
Permit No: _________ Permit Fee: _________
Date Issued: _________ Approved: _________
Plan Review Date:_________ Approved w/changes:_________
Permit Paid Date:_________ Receipt No:_________
Check No:_________ [ ] Cash
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11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys, PA
Code Enforcement Department
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