Solar Panels Permit

Building permits are required for any solar panel installations that have an aggregate face area of 5 square metres (54 square feet) or greater that is mounted to a building or structure or designed to provide hot water or designed to provide primary or supplementary heating.

• Solar Panel Permit Package (PDF)

A Building Permit is not required for solar collector system installations where:

• The panel is less than 5 square metres (50 square feet) in face area
• The panel is not installed on a building
• Is not connected to a plumbing system
• Is not connected to a mechanical heating system