Congratulations on completing the installation! Now it's time to plan for the final inspection and ensure you get paid for your work. Here's what you need to know about scheduling and conducting the inspection, and submitting for PTO:
Planning and Scheduling Inspection
Failed Inspections/Re-Inspections
Planning and Scheduling Inspection
After the installation is complete, it's important to plan for the final inspection with the customer and the AHJ. This will ensure a smooth process and quick compensation. While still on-site, coordinate with the homeowner to find a date that works for everyone and schedule the inspection with the AHJ. Then, communicate all important information, including scheduled dates and any delays or changes, to Project Solar's inspection team at inspections@projectsolar.com or (385) 526-3857.
Day of the Inspection
On the day of the inspection, you are responsible for sending inspection results, including photos, screenshots, and other files, to Project Solar's inspection team by email. Make sure there's no missing information, such as failure items, signatures, or inspection types.
Failed Inspections/Re-Inspections
If there are any corrections that need to take place, arrange a date with the customer while on-site and communicate it with Project Solar's inspection team. If there are any As-builts required, Project Solar will redesign and re-permit them with the AHJ once you provide us with the inspection results.
If corrections have been completed and there are no other failure items pending resolution, schedule the next inspection date with the customer and AHJ and communicate it with Project Solar's inspection team.
Submission for PTO
Once all required inspections are passed and you've provided Project Solar with the necessary results and documents, they will submit the results to the utility and apply for PTO*. They will also make arrangements for the final 20% of the total installation cost to be paid out to you.
*If you are a hybrid partner, as soon as inspection is passed, it is up to you to apply for PTO. Project Solar's hybrid rep will follow up to make sure this has been accomplished.
Payment
Once inspection has passed and PTO approved, please send the final invoice to Project Solar for 20% of the total project cost. Payments are made on a weekly basis (every Friday), so if the inspection is on a Friday or over the weekend, it may take up to 7 days for the payment to be processed.
If you are experiencing a significant delay in receiving payment, please make sure you have sent proof of passed inspection to Project Solar. If you have done so and are still experiencing delays, please reach out to our install relations manager Kyle Olsen at kolsen@projectsolar.com.
By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth inspection process and get paid for your hard work. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out!
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