Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Wichita City - Solar Permitting

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Kansas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating
Website:
http://www.wichita.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Residential, Installers/Contractors
Last Updated:
11/15/2016

Summary

Solar Installation plans, specifications and other data shall be submitted for permit to the Building Official. The fees for solar installation are as follows, $40 for two or less site inspection for final approval and $15 for each additional site inspection. The Energy Advisory Board acts as a board of appeals for the solar installation process. Specific certificates and licenses are required to install, repair, replace and alter solar energy systems and it is unlawful to do so without a certificate or license.



Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Wichita City - Code of Ordinances