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EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS STANDARD STRING SYSTEM The information in this guideline is intended to help local jurisdictions and contractors identify when PV system installarions are simple. needing only a basic review and when an insmllation is more complex. lt is likely that 50%-75% of all residenrial systems will comply with these simple criteria. For projects that fail to meet the simple criteria, resolution steps have been suggested to provide as a path to permit approval. Reqrired Information fot Peflnit: I Site plan showing location of major components on the property. This drawing need not be exactly ro scale, but ir should represent relative location of components at site (see supplied example site plan). Pv arrays on dwellings with a S perimeter space at ridge and sides may no[ need separate frre service review 2. Electrical diagram showing PV array configuration, wiring system. overcurrent protection. inverte( disconnects, required signs, and ac connection to building (see supplied standard electrical diagram). 3. Specihcation sheets and insmllation manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including, bur not limired to, Pv modules, inverter(s). combiner box, disconnects, and mounting system. Step I : Structural Review o[ PV Array Mounting System Is the array to be mounted on a dehned, permitted roof sructure? Ey"" Effo U No due to non-compliant rco.f or a ground mount, submit completed worksheet.for the structure wKSl. Roof Inform ion: L Is rhe roofrng type lightweight (Yes = composition. Iightweight masonry. metal. etc. ..)YES Il No, submit completed worksheet Jor rooJ structure WXSI (No = heavy masonry, slate, etc.. ) 2 Does rhe roof have a single rooF coveringz Eyes E r,lo IJ No, submit completed worhsheet Jor rooJ structure WXSI. 3. Provide method and type of weatherproohng roof penetrations (e.g. flashing, caulk)Flashing, geocell sealant M ount ing Sy s t em I nfo nnation : l. ls the mounting structure an enqrneered product designed to mount PV modules with no more lhan an l8' gap benearh rhe module frames? EIv"" E lio U No, provide details ol structural cttachment certijed W a design proJessional. 2 For manufactured mounling systems, nll out information on the mounring system below: a. Mounting Sys tem N4anufacturer ZeP producr Name and 14o6"19 Comp Mounl Type C b. Total Weigh t of PV Modules and Rails 702 bs c. Total Number of Attachment Poin t. 31 d. Weight per Attachment Point (b + c)22.65 bs (if greater than 45 lbs, see WKS I ) Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail 48 inches (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) f. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feel)234 g Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (b + f)3.0 lbs/frr IJ distributed weight oJ the Pv system is greater than 5 lbstf, see wKSl . Step 2: Electrical Review of PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram) In order for a PV system to be considered for an expedited permit pmcess, the following must apply: I PV modules, utility-interactive inverters. and combiner boxes are identifred tor use in PV sysrems. 2. The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverter. 3 The total inverter capacity has a conlinuous ac power output 13,440 Watts or less 4. The ac interconnection point is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(8)). 5. One ofthe standard electrical diagrams (El.l, El.l a, El.lb, or El.lc) can be used to accurately represent the PV system. lnteractive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. Fill out the stondard electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electricol diagram is provided to help the applicant understand each blank tolll in. If the electical syitem is more complex than the staldard electrical diagram can elfectively communicate, provide an alternative diagram with aryropriate detail. 2 ExpEDrrED PERMri PRocEss FoR PV sysrEMs e