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. EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS STANDARD STRINC SYSTEM The informalion in this guideline is inrended to help local Jurisdicrions and conrractors identify when PV system installations are simple. needing only a basic review and when an insGllation is more complex. It 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 permu approval Required Information Jor Perrnit: I Site plan showing location of major components on the properry. This drawing need nor be exacrly to scale. bur it should represent relative location of components at sire (see supplied example site plan). PV arrays on dwellings with a S perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separate nre service review. 2. Electrical diagram showing PV array configuration. wiring system, overcurrenr prorection. rnvertet disconnects, required signs, and ac connection to building (see supplied srandard electrical diagram). 3. Specihcation sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufacrured componenrs including, bur not limired ro, PV modules, inver|er(s). combiner box. disconnects, and mounring sysrem. Step 1: Structural Review oI PV Array Mounting System Is the array to be mounted on a dehned, permitted roof structure? Ey"s Eno U No due to non-compliant rooJ or a ground mount, submit completed worhsheet.for the structurc WKSI . Roof Information: l. ls the roofrng type lighrweight (Yes = composition. lightweight masonry, metal. etc )Yes II No. submit completed worhsheet lor rooJ structure Wi(S/ (No = heavy masonry. slate, etc.. ) 2. Doestheroof haveasingleroof coveringl Eyes Ef,lo lf No. submit completed worhsheet Ior roof stucture WRS I . 3. Provide method and type of weatherproohng roof penerrations (e.g. nashing, caulk)Flashrngs Itl ount in g Sy st eln I nformat ion I Is the mountjng structure an en neered product desiEned to mount PV modules with no more than an IS gap beneath the module frames?Yes E r'lo If No, provide detqils of structurq.l o.ttachment certifed W a design ptofessionaL 2 For manufactured mounting systems, hll our inFormation on the mounting sysrem below a. Mounring Sysrem Manufacrurer Unirac Product Name and Model# Flat Flasuing ht of PV t\4odules 3n6 3s115 824 bs c Total Number of Attachment Point 24 d Weighr per Arrachmenr Poinr (b + c) I lbs (if grearer rhan 45 lbs. see WKS I ) e. Maximum Spacing Berween Anachment Points on a Rat 72 inches (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) I Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square leet)325 b. Total Weig tu g. Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (b - lt 2.54 lbsi tu: I! dktrlbuted weight oI the PV system is grcater than 5 lbstf , see WKS I . Step 2 ' Electrical Review of PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram) In order for a PV system to be considered for an expedited permit process, the following must apply: l. PV modules, utility-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are identified for use in PV sysrems. 2. The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverrer. l. The rotal inverter capacity has a conrinuous ac power output 15,440 Watts or less 4. The ac inrerconnecrion poinr is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(B)). 5. One ofthe srandard electrical diagrams (El.l, ELla, El.lb, or El.lc) can be used ro accurarely represenr the PV system. Interactive PDF diagrams are available a( www.solarabcs.org/permirring. Fill out the standard, electricql diagram complerely. A guide to the electrical diagram ts provided to help the opplicqnt understand each blunk to fiIl in lf the eli ctricd system is more complex th,xn the standdrd (lefiriarl diagram can cfJectively communicate. provide an alternatiye diagram with appropriate detail. 2 ExtEDrrrL) p[Rurr I'Roctss [or{ pv sysrrrlrs