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Run: Solar Installation Pre-Job Site Walk

Use this Solar Installation Pre-Job Site Walk template to verify roof readiness, shading, electrical interconnection, and permit status before crews mobilize...

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Site Access and General Conditions

Walkways, driveways, ladders, and staging areas are free of trip hazards, debris, loose materials, and stored items that would block safe access.
Document current weather and verify there is no active precipitation, lightning, high winds, or other conditions that would make rooftop work unsafe.
Confirm the planned access method (ladder, interior access, lift, or other) is available, stable, and appropriate for the site.
Verify the crew knows the location of utility disconnects, emergency shutoffs, and the site contact list before work begins.

Roof Condition and Structural Readiness

Check shingles, tiles, membrane, or metal panels at the planned array and attachment points for cracks, missing sections, corrosion, punctures, or active deterioration.
Inspect existing vents, skylights, chimneys, and previous penetrations for visible leaks, damaged flashing, failed sealant, or other deficiencies that may affect installation.
Document whether the roof pitch, surface condition, and footing are suitable for safe PV installation and fall protection planning.
Look for sagging, deflection, water damage, rot, cracked rafters, compromised decking, or other visible indicators that warrant engineer review or AHJ follow-up.
Record the approximate usable roof area and note any obstructions that reduce array placement options.

Shading and Array Layout

Document trees, chimneys, vents, dormers, antennas, neighboring structures, and seasonal obstructions that may affect production.
Confirm the selected array area has adequate exposure for the project design and note any significant shading concerns that could reduce output.
Verify the layout accounts for required setbacks, ridge/edge clearances, and any fire access or maintenance pathways required by the AHJ.
Confirm the planned module and racking layout has been marked, sketched, or otherwise documented for field use.

Electrical Interconnection and Equipment

Confirm the location of the main service equipment, PV interconnection point, and any required disconnects is known and accessible.
Check that the existing service rating, breaker space, and planned interconnection method match the approved design and permit documents.
Verify modules, inverter(s), racking, disconnects, and other major components match the approved model numbers and quantities.
Confirm the crew understands the grounding and bonding approach for the system and that required materials are available.
Determine whether any energized work, shutdown coordination, or lockout/tagout steps are required before installation or tie-in work begins.

Permits, Documentation, and Sign-Off

Verify the latest approved permit drawings, revisions, and inspection documents are available to the crew before work begins.
Confirm any utility application, net metering, or interconnection requirements are understood and documented for the project.
Record any deficiencies, non-conformances, or field changes discovered during the walk and assign next steps before mobilization.
Inspector confirms the site walk findings and readiness status.

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