As more rooftop solar systems are installed across the U.S., municipalities and installers face numerous challenges ensuring quality and efficiency in the permitting and inspection process. To benefit permitting authorities and installers, and ultimately energy consumers who invest in solar, [IREC](http://www.irecusa.org/publications/model-inspection-checklist-for-rooftop-pv-systems/) released the first Model Inspection Checklist for Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. This app is based on this release.
Many municipalities are struggling to keep up with the increased number of PV permitting inspections; inspectors may not be familiar with PV installations and code requirements; and installers may not be aware of all the elements that need to be verified in order to pass a thorough inspection. Adoption of an inspection checklist provides benefits both to municipal staff and solar installers. This app will ensure compliance with permitting.
What does Fulcrum do?
Fulcrum enables organizations to standardize field data collection, customize data collection processess, and integrate field data with enterprise systems such as GIS and back-office platforms.
Are you SaaS or on-premises?
Fulcrum is strictly a Software-as-a -Service FieldTech product. Our SaaS implementation is hosted on AWS and we are SOC 2 Type II certified.
What kinds of skills do we need to implement Fulcrum?
Fulcrum deployments typically include an app administrator, proficient in basic spreadsheet management, and a business administrator responsible for user management, data analysis, and various related tasks.
What if I don’t have those skills available on my team?
We offer professional and managed services tailored to your needs. Whether you prefer training your team for independence or having us manage ongoing requirements, we can help.
How “real-time” are you?
Fulcrum provides automatic synchronization to share records between the mobile device and server. In “real-time,” this syncing occurs within seconds to a couple of minutes as long as there’s an internet connection.
Can Fulcrum connect to my sub-meter Bluetooth GPS unit?
Yes. Fulcrum uses your mobile device’s GPS location by default. When you connect a Bluetooth GPS receiver, it replaces your device’s coordinates with more accurate ones from the GPS receiver.
Can we do a proof of concept or pilot?
Absolutely! Contact us to set up a custom plan to get started.
Does Fulcrum work completely offline?
Fulcrum is built to function without an internet connection. When you reconnect to the internet, it will automatically sync your records and update the mobile app with new data from the server.
