Maryland HB1104 mandates the use of solar permitting software for residential solar energy systems and requires remote inspections.
Maryland HB1104 requires counties and municipalities to implement solar permitting software for residential solar energy systems, residential energy storage systems, main electrical panel upgrades, and main electrical panel derates. The software must automate plan review, produce code-compliant approvals, issue permits, and accept online payments. The bill mandates remote inspections for projects permitted by the software, allowing inspections to be conducted via recorded video or photograph, with a maximum cost of $100. It prohibits manual reviews and sets a limit on solar permitting fees.
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