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. ExpEDITED PERMIT PRoCESS FOR SMALL-SCETT PV SYSTEMS. MICRO_INVERTER The informarion in rhis guideline is inrended ro help localjurisdicrions and contrac(ors identify when PV system installations are simple..needing only a basic review. and when an installation is more complex. lt is likely that 50%-75% o[ all residential systems will comply with these simple criteria For projects that tail to meet the simple criteria. resolution steps have been suggested to provide as a path to permir approval. Required InJormatiott for Permit: l. Site plan showing location of major components on the property. This drawing need not be exactly to scale. but it should represenr relarive location of components at site (see supplied example site plan). PV arrays on dwellings with a I' perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separate fire service review. 2. Electrical diagram showing PV array configuration. wiring sysrem. overcurrenr protecuon. rnvefier, disconnects, required signs. and ac connection to building (see supplied standard electrical diagram). 5. Specificarion sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including. but not limited ro, PV modules. inverter(s), combiner box. disconnects, and mounting system. Step 1: Structural Reuiew oI PV Array Mounting System Is rhe array to be mounted on a dehned, permitted roof structurc? { No due to non-compliant rooJ or a ground mount. submit completed worksheet lor lhe structure wKSl Roof InJormatiott: l. Is the roofing type lightweight (Yes = composition, lightweight masonry, metal. etc...) ves E t,to COMP SHINGLE It No. submit completed worksheet for roof structure wfiSl (No = heavy masonry, slate, etc ..) ves nno If No. submit completed worksheetfor rool structure wKSl l. Provide merhod and rype of wearherproohng roof penetrations (e.g. flashing, caulk)FLASHING & CAULK M oun ting Sy st ern Infonnat ion : l. Is lhe mounting structure an beneath the module frames? ineered product designed to mount PV modules with no more than an l8 gap Yes I no IJ No, provide details oI structural attachmmt certifed by a design professional. 2. For manufacrured mounring systems, nll out information on the mounting system below a Mounrno svsrem Manufacrur", QUIGK MoUNT product Name and Model # CLASSIC COMPOSITION MOUNT b Toral wershr ot PV Modules "n6 n",1. 1192 32 lbs c. Total Number of Artachmenr Poinrs 48 weighr per Arrachmenr Point {b + c) 24 84 lbs (it grealer than 45 lbs, see WKS I ) 2. Does the roof have a single roof covering? en d e r Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Ra maxrmum spacing allowed based on maximum design Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet)507 il 48 inches (see produo manual for wind speed) fir Disrribured Weighr of PV Module on RooF (b . 0 2.35 lbs/fr l If distributed weight ol the Pv systen is greater than 5 lbstt', see wKSl. Step 2: Electrical Review o[ PV System (Calculations for Electrical Diagram) In order for a PV system to be considered for an expedited permit pmcess, the following must apply: l. PV modules, uriliry-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are idenrified for use in PV systems. 2. The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverter. 3. The total inverter capacity has a continuous ac power outpur 13,440 Watts or less 4. The ac inrerconnection point is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(8)). 5. One of rhe srandard elecrrical diagrams (El.l, El.la, El.l b, or El. tc) can be used to accurately represenr the PV system. lnteractive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. Fill out the standard etectrical diagram completely. A guide to the electricol diagram is protided to help the applicant understand each blanh to lll in. IJ the electrical system is more complex than the standard electrical diagram can elfectively commuiicate, provide an alternattve diagram with appropriate detail. 2 ExIEDITED PERMIT PRocEss FoR PV sysrEMs - MtcRo-INVERTER