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EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS MICRo-INVERTER The information in this guideline is inrended to help local jurisdictions and conrracrors identify when PV sysrem inshllarions are simple. needing only a basic review and when an insEllation is more complex. lt is likely rhar 50%-75% of all residenrial systems will comply wirh these simple fiiteria. For projects that fail to meet rhe simple crireria, resolurion steps have been suggested to provide as a path to permit approval. Reqireil InJotmation for Pennit: L Site plan showing location of major components on the property. This drawing need not be exactly ro scale. but it should represent relative location of components ar site (see supplied example site plan). PV arrays on dwellings wirh a 3'perimeter space ar ridge and sides may not need separate hre service review. 2. Electrical diagram showing PV array confrgurarion. wrring sysrem, overcurrent protection, inverte( disconnects. required signs, and ac connection to building (see supplied s6ndard elecrrical diagram). f. Specification sheets and inshllation manuals (if available) for all manufacrured componenrs including, bur not limited to. PV modules, inverter(s), combiner box. disconnecrs, and mounting system. Step 1 : Structural Review o[ PV Array Mounting System Is the array to be mounted on a defrned, permitted roof structurc?ves lno U No due to non-compliant roof or a grcund mount, submit completed. u/orhsheet Jor the structure WNSI Roof Infonnntion: L Is the roohng type Iighrweighr (Yes = composirion. lighrweighr masonry metal. erc Yes IJNo, submit completed worhsheet lor rooJ strucntre WfiSl (TVo = heayy masonry, slate, etc...) 2. Does the roof have a single roof covering?ves E r.,to U No, submit completed worhsheet Jor rcof s ucture WNSI 3. Provide method and type of wearherproofing roof penerrarions (e.g. flashing, caulk)Flashing M ounting Ey stern InJormation : L Is rhe mounting strucrure an glgineered product desrgned rc mount PV modules wirh no more rhan an 18" gap beneath rhe module frames? [:] Yes LJNo Il No , ptovide details of structural attachment certified fut a design proJessional. 2 For manufactured mounting sysrems, frll out inFormation on rhe mounting system below: a. Mounting sysrem Manufacturer SWH Product Name and L4o6"11Solar Mount b. Toral weighr of Pv Modules and Rails 1242 lbs c. Total Number of Attachment Points 42 d. Weight per Attachment Point (b+c) 2957 lbs (if greater than 45 lbs,seeWKSl) e. Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail 72 inches (see produc( manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) f. Total Surface Area of Pv Modules (square feet) 476.53 ft'? g. Distributed weighr of PV Module on Roof (b + 0 2.61 lbs/ft, IJ distributed weight ol the PV system k g:reater than 5 lbste, see WXSt . Step 2: Electrical Review o[ PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram) In order for a PV system to be considercd for an expedited permit process, the following must apply: 1. PV modules, utility-interac(ive inverters, and combiner boxes are identiied for use in PV systems. 2. The Pv array is composed of 4 series srrings or less per inverrer. f. The lotal inverter capacity has a continuous ac power output 13.440 Watts or less 4. The ac interconnectron point is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(8)). 5. One ofthe standard electrical diagrams(E1.1, El.la, El.lb.orEl.lc) can be used to accurately represenr rhe PV system. lnteractive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. Filt out the stand.ord, electricdt diagram convletely. A guide to the electrical diagram is provided to help the awlicant understand each blank to fU in. II the electrical system is morc complea than the standard electrical diag'am can efJecttyely communicate, provide an alternative diagaam with aryopiate d.etail. 2 ExpEDrrED PERMIT PRocEss FoR PV sysrrMs - MIcRo-INVERTER