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Verification Form
Required Documentation for Permit Submittal. Answer the questions below to verify whether
engineering is required. Submit this form in association with all residential roof-mounted solar
system applications.
1. Is the roof supporting the installation a pitched roof in good condition, without visible sag,
cracking or splintering of support, or other potential structural defect?
□ Yes □ No
2. Is the roof framing composed of an engineered truss system?
□ Yes □ No
3. Is the equipment to be flush-mounted to the roof such that the collector surface is parallel to
the roof slope?
□ Yes □ No
4. Is the roofing type lightweight, such as asphalt shingles or metal?
□ Yes □ No
5. Does the roof have a single-layer roof covering?
□ Yes □ No
6. Are the solar panels less than 5 pound per square foot?
□ Yes □ No
If answering NO to any of the questions above, additional documentation is required in the form
of a statement stamped by an Iowa-licensed structural engineer. The documentation will need to
demonstrate the structural integrity of the roof and all necessary structural modifications needed to
maintain integrity. The undersigned applicant confirms that the foregoing information is true and
correct:
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
Project Address:
Owner:
Installer: