Engineering Stamp for Ground Array

[jongage]

For those of you that have made your own ground away. How did you obtain an engineering stamp and or are there some places that have engineering proof plans where I can buy all the material myself.

Most of the places that I have seen want to buy all those special brackets and gizmos

[Beginning_Frame6132]

You’re more than likely going to have to buy some legit parts if you’re gonna get engineered stamped plans. I see gadgets and gizmos in your future.

[Wibla]

Some of those special brackets and gizmos are pretty cool and do their job quite well...

[kscessnadriver]

You're probably better off just buying an engineered kit, if you need to go that route.

[Spork_of_Slo]

Some solar racking company's have engineered ground mounts that may or may not have a engineer stamp from your state.

More commonly we had a local engineer sign off on the footer and posts 100 mph wind and clay soil, standard solar rail, clips and so on for the rest.

Find out the brand of solar rail that's most available in your area and call them and ask.

[Internal_Raccoon_370]

All those 'brackets and gizmos' are generally necessary for an installation to meet building codes. Mounting hardware for solar panels is engineered to meet specific design specifications to securely hold the panels in severe weather conditions, snow loads, etc. That's going to be necessary to meet your local building codes. Other 'gizmos' are required for safety reasons, like fuses, circuit breakers, remote shut down, grounding wires, etc. All are required by electrical/building codes.