Do I need a permit for solar panel installation in Falls Township?
Yes. In Pennsylvania, solar panel installation generally requires a permit, and Falls Township is no exception.
Under the Pennsylvania UCC a rooftop solar system is an alteration plus electrical-system work, so it requires a permit and both structural and electrical review. Ground-mounts add their own foundation and setback review. The permit covers code compliance only. Your electric utility runs a separate interconnection and net-metering approval. Confirm both with your local code office and utility. Solar installations involve an electrical permit, and Falls Township requires the Electric & Plumbing Form filled out in its entirety with plans before submitting through the BS&A Online portal. Pennsylvania electrical inspections are typically performed by a state-certified third-party UCC agency. Falls Township does not publish a single named agency, so confirm the accepted electrical inspection agency with the Falls Township code office.
Documents you may need
- Building and electrical permit applicationrequired
- Roof or site plan with panel and equipment layoutrequired
- Structural documentation or engineer letterLikely required
- Electrical one-line diagramLikely required
- BS&A Online building permit applicationrequired
- Electric & Plumbing Form completed in full with plansrequired
- Roof or ground layout plan and structural and electrical detailsLikely required
Possible inspections
- Mounting or structural inspection
- Electrical inspection
- Final inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for solar panel installation in Falls Township?
- Yes. In Pennsylvania, solar panel installation generally requires a permit, and Falls Township is no exception. Under the Pennsylvania UCC a rooftop solar system is an alteration plus electrical-system work, so it requires a permit and both structural and electrical review. Ground-mounts add their own foundation and setback review. The permit covers code compliance only. Your electric utility runs a separate interconnection and net-metering approval. Confirm both with your local code office and utility. Solar installations involve an electrical permit, and Falls Township requires the Electric & Plumbing Form filled out in its entirety with plans before submitting through the BS&A Online portal. Pennsylvania electrical inspections are typically performed by a state-certified third-party UCC agency. Falls Township does not publish a single named agency, so confirm the accepted electrical inspection agency with the Falls Township code office.
- Who issues the permit in Falls Township?
- The local building department for Falls Township handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.