V39 · Specialized diagnostic

Solar carport / PV canopy

Design structure, snow, wind, foundations, clearances, drainage, wiring and PV connection as one project.

VERT / GREEN · JAUNE / YELLOW · ROUGE / RED triage

New structure planned
Coordinate siting, permit, structure and solar before foundations.Large cantilever / high snow
Have loads and foundations designed for the actual site.Integrated EV charging
Coordinate generation, circuit, load management and protection.PV design documented
Keep structural/electrical drawings and module data.

What the professional checks

Structure and electrical systems must address local climate loads, foundations, grounding, wiring, protection and utility rules.

Official / technical sources

RNCan — guide de planification PV résidentiel ↗CNRC — Code national du bâtiment 2025 ↗

Sources checked 2026-08-23. Local requirements and exact products control.

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