Accela Citizen Access 

The Accela Citizen Access (ACA), provides residents, contractors, developers, and visitors access to some permitting services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is now fully operational. Capabilities of this portal include the following:

• Searching for building permits
• Scheduling inspections, view inspection results
• Submitting and paying for building applications for the following permit types:
  • Commercial Re-Roofs
  • Residential Re-Roofs
  • Residential HVAC Systems
  • Residential Water Heaters
  • Residential Solar Systems, ESS and SolarAPP+ automated permits

All  ACA permits require an application, notarized authorization letter, licensed declaration, along with all corresponding documents. For questions regarding ACA email.     

https://aca-prod.accela.com/MENIFEE/Default.aspx      

and Accela citizen access solar permit for automated plan review.

Only projects that conform with SolarApp+ requirements are eligible to use the automated instant permitting. Visit https://solarapp.nrel.gov

All other solar photovoltaic information.

1.Submit for automated review through SolarAPP+

•  Register and submit through the SolarAPP+ Webpage.
• A processing fee will be charged by SolarAPP+ for plan review. A checklist will be generated when approved. See inspection checklist sample.

2. Apply for Solar Permit.

• Create an account and log in to Accela Citizen Access. 
• Select "Building Permits", then "Apply for Permit". Select "Solar Residential"
• Include the SolarAPP+ ID as the project name. Follow the guide to process an instant solar permit.
• Upload the Solarapp+ inspection checklist to ACA permit.

3. Inspection

• Solar inspections shall be scheduled through Accela Citizen Access.     
• Two inspections per solar company can be accommodated per day.
• Field solar representative shall verify the inspection checklist and signed the document confirming completion prior to inspection. 
• See how to schedule an inspection
• Permit, SolarApp+ approved inspection checklist and specifications must be printed for inspection.
• A reinspection will be applied if work is not ready or if revisions are not completed via SolarApp+. 
• To cancel inspection the day of send email, or call Building Department (951) 672-6777.

4. Revisions 

• Revision can be processed on the field prior to the inspection.  The revised SolarAPP+ approved documents are required to be uploaded to the permit on Accela Citizen Access. 

Panel upgrades require a separate application, permit and fees. Only Electrical C-10 licensed contractors may obtain panel upgrade permits. Click here to see the requirements for obtaining a panel upgrade permit. 

Find trainings for Solarapp+ and all clean energy resources

    Please see more guides and how to tutorials on the top right menu. 

For any solar questions email. 

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