Hedges
I See Electromagnetic Fields!
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The California market is probably bigger than the entire Australian market and regulations/approvals/restrictions are fairly consistent througout the state so I am not sure that is the issue. I wish it were as simple as you suggest.
One California contractor (who I bought some surplus PV hardware from) stopped doing PV work because every city had different rules. Too much effort for what the business was worth.
If enough cities relinquish authority to SolarAPP+, it would be simplified (Federal on-line design entry to inspection checklist, electronically transferred to AHJ). I understand Australia is even more red-tape free.
That was not the case in my Owner builder permit. It took less than ten days.
Scheduling 10 days out would work for companies. But how many man-hours on your part and government's part?