Expert DC Solar PV Plan Sets for Fast Approvals
For a solar installer, time is money. Every delay, every revision, every holdup at the permit office chips away at your bottom line and pushes back your project timelines. You know the feeling: you’ve closed the sale, the homeowner is excited, and your crew is ready to go. But you’re stuck, waiting for the plan set to be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This is where the quality of your DC Solar PV plan sets becomes the critical factor that determines a smooth, profitable project or a frustrating series of costly delays.
At Avila Solar, we specialize in creating the blueprints that get your projects moving. We’re not just drafters; we are your strategic partners, dedicated to helping you streamline your designs, minimize errors, and secure fast approvals. Whether your project is a standard residential rooftop near Portland’s iconic Pittock Mansion, a sprawling commercial system in the shadow of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, or a new build in the growing communities around Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain, we deliver the precision-engineered plans you need.
What Are DC Solar PV Plan Sets, Really?
Think of a solar plan set as the master guide for your entire installation. It’s a comprehensive package of technical drawings and documents that details every single aspect of a solar energy project. It’s the language that installers, engineers, and, most importantly, the local permit office, all speak. A sloppy or incomplete plan set is a recipe for rejection, forcing you into a time-consuming loop of corrections and resubmissions.
A high-quality, professional DC solar PV plan set ensures that the system is installed safely, operates efficiently, and complies with all national and local regulations, including the crucial National Electrical Code (NEC). For you, the installer, this means fewer headaches and faster project completions.
Here’s a breakdown of what a robust plan set from Avila Solar includes:
- Cover Sheet: The professional introduction to your project, including the project address, owner details, your company information, and the applicable building codes.
- Site Plan: This shows a clear overview of the property, including property lines, the location of the main service panel, and the proposed placement of all major solar equipment like modules, inverters, and disconnects.
- Roof Plan & Structural Details: A detailed layout of the roof showing module placement, setbacks required by fire code, and attachment points. We include structural calculations to prove the roof can handle the additional load, a critical step for every AHJ.
- Electrical Diagrams (Single-Line & Three-Line): This is the heart of the plan set. The single-line diagram provides a clear overview of the electrical circuit, showing the path of power from the solar panels to the grid connection. It details module stringing, inverter connections, wire and conduit sizing, and overcurrent protection.
- Labels and Placards: Every AHJ requires specific warning labels and markings for safety. We detail the precise location and wording for all required placards on disconnects, inverters, and conduits.
- Equipment Specification Sheets (Cut Sheets): We include the manufacturer’s technical data sheets for all major components—solar panels, inverters, racking, and energy storage systems—to verify they are certified and meet project requirements.
Why Outsourcing Your Solar Drafting is a Game-Changer
As a solar installer, your expertise is in managing your crews, ensuring quality workmanship, and growing your business. Spending hours hunched over CAD software, trying to keep up with ever-changing code requirements, is not the best use of your valuable time. This is why smart solar companies choose to outsource their drafting to specialists like us.
1. Cost-Effectiveness: Slash Your Overhead
Hiring, training, and retaining an in-house drafter or engineer is expensive. You have to account for salary, benefits, software licenses, and ongoing training. When project volume fluctuates, you’re left paying for idle time. By partnering with Avila Solar, you convert that fixed overhead into a variable cost. You pay only for the expert drafting services you need, when you need them. This keeps your business lean and agile.
2. Unmatched Expertise & Guaranteed Accuracy
Our team lives and breathes solar plan sets. We are experts with deep knowledge of permitting, California Compliance, and the unique requirements of different jurisdictions across the country. We guarantee the accuracy and completeness of our plans. This expertise drastically reduces the risk of errors that lead to permit rejections and costly on-site change orders. We get it right the first time, so you can install it right the first time.
3. Speed Up Your Timelines with Fast Turnarounds
We know that speed is critical. Delays in the design phase create a domino effect that impacts your entire schedule. Our streamlined process is built for efficiency. Once we receive your complete information via our intake form, we deliver exceptionally high-quality plan sets with a typical turnaround time of just 3-4 business days. This allows you to get your permit applications submitted faster, pulling your entire project timeline forward.
4. Scale Your Business Effortlessly
Are you in a growth phase? Taking on more projects shouldn’t mean overwhelming your back office. Outsourcing your solar drafting gives you flexible, scalable capacity. Whether you have two projects this week or twenty, we can handle the workload. This allows you to bid on more jobs and grow your installation business without being limited by your in-house design capabilities.
5. Focus on Your Core Business: Installation
Your true value is delivered on the rooftop. Every hour you spend on drafting is an hour you’re not spending on sales, marketing, customer service, or project management. By letting us handle the complex and time-consuming task of plan set creation, you and your team are free to focus on what you do best: installing solar and growing your company.
Our Comprehensive Solar Plan Set Services
We provide a full range of drafting services to meet the needs of any residential or commercial solar project. Our commitment is to provide premium quality at competitive prices, ensuring you receive the best value.
| Service Type | Starting Price | Key Components & Focus |
| Residential PV Plan Set | $150 | PV only. Includes all necessary plans for AHJ approval. |
| PV + SE Stamp | $350 | Includes a Professional Engineering stamp for structural verification. |
| PV + Energy Storage | $250 | Complete plans for solar and battery backup systems. |
| Ground Mount Plan Set | $200 | Specialized plans for ground-mounted solar arrays. |
| EV Charger Plan Set | $150 | Residential & Commercial plans for electric vehicle charging stations. |
| Generator Plan Set | $150 | Integration plans for residential backup generators. |
| Commercial Solar | Quote-Based | For systems up to 500 kW, tailored to site and code specifics. |
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A special note for DIY Homeowners: While our primary focus is partnering with solar installers, we do offer our services to homeowners. A $300 development and consultancy fee applies to cover the additional consultation time required.
Service Area Limitations: To ensure the highest quality and compliance, please note that we DO NOT take projects within the APS jurisdiction in Arizona or any projects located in LA County, California.
The True Cost of Inaccurate Plans
An inaccurate plan set does more than just delay a permit. It can lead to failed inspections, requiring your crew to spend unbillable hours fixing mistakes. It can mean ordering the wrong equipment or discovering on-site that the layout doesn’t work with an unforeseen obstruction. These issues damage your reputation and destroy your profit margins. Investing in a professional, guaranteed plan set from Avila Solar is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make for your business. It’s an investment in efficiency, profitability, and peace of mind.
The technology behind solar panels is constantly evolving, with researchers always pushing for higher efficiency and better performance in varied conditions, as detailed in studies on solar energy systems efficiency. Our plan sets account for the specific requirements of the advanced technology you install, ensuring optimal performance and output for your customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can outsourcing solar drafting speed up my projects?
Outsourcing to a specialized team like Avila Solar significantly speeds up your projects by providing fast, accurate plan sets. Our typical 3-4 day turnaround, contingent on receiving complete project information, means you can submit for permits sooner. Furthermore, our expertise in local code compliance and AHJ requirements minimizes the risk of rejections and revisions, which are common sources of major delays for solar installers.
What information do I need to provide for a DC PV plan set?
To ensure a fast and accurate process, you will need to fill out our online intake form with key project details. This typically includes the project address, customer information, details on the solar modules and inverters you plan to use, a site plan or sketch with measurements, and photos of the main electrical service panel and the roof. Providing complete and accurate information upfront is the key to our fast turnaround times.
Are your solar plan sets guaranteed to pass permit review?
Yes, we guarantee the accuracy and completeness of our solar plan sets. We design them to meet all relevant National Electrical Code (NEC) standards as well as local AHJ requirements. In the rare event that a plan set we created is rejected due to a drafting error on our part, we will make the necessary corrections promptly and at no additional cost to you.
Ready to Streamline Your Solar Business?
Stop letting drafting delays and permit headaches slow you down. It’s time to focus on what you do best and let the experts handle your plan sets. Partner with Avila Solar to save time, reduce costs, and accelerate your project approvals.
Call us today at 971-410-0655 or create a free online account to browse our services and start ordering.. Let’s schedule a consultation to discuss how we can help you grow your business, one flawlessly executed project at a time.