When considering going solar, one of the key questions is whether you will need a building permit or permission from your state or council. If you do, it's usually possible to get your solar installer to take care of this for you.
Building permits are intended to protect the general public from unregulated or unlicensed building structures. It's to also protect buildings or areas that are of cultural or architectural significance. Below are some other reasons why:
It can be frustrating to have red tape to cut through on your route to solar, but building permits are usually fairly easy to come by.
It is also worth remembering that though these regulations may seem unfair, they are there to protect the general public, including you, from any harm.
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