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EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS <br />STANDARD STRINC SYSTEM <br />The ihformation in this guideline is intended to help locatjurisdictions and contractors identify when PV system insEllations <br />are simple, needing only a basic review, and when an installation is more complex. lt is Iikely rhat 50 % -75% of all residenrial <br />systems will comply with lhese simple crireria. For proJecrs rhat fail to meet the simple criteria, resolurion sreps have been <br />suggested to provide as a path to permit approval. <br />Required lt{ormation Jor Pennit: <br />l. Sire plan showing location of major componenrs on rhe property. This drawing need not be exacdy ro scale. bur ir <br />should represent relative location of components at site (see supplied example site plan) PV arrays on dwellings <br />with a 3'perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separate frre service review. <br />2. Elecrrical diagram showing [,V array connguration. wiring system, overcurrent protection, inverlet (lisconnects, <br />required signs. and ac connection to building (see supplied srandard electrical diagram). <br />l. Specincarion sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured componenrs including, bur nor <br />limited to, PV modules, inverter(s), combiner box. disconnects. and mounting system. <br />Step 'l : Structural Review o[ PV Array Mounting Sptem <br />ls the array to be mounted on a defined, permitted roof structure? EIy". Eno <br />U No due to non-compltant rooJ or a ground mount. submit completed worhsheetlor the structure WKSI <br />RooJ lr{orrnation: <br />L Is the roohng type lightweighr (Yes = composition, lightweight masonry, metal, etc )YES <br />U No, subm{t completed worksheet lor roof structure M(S, fNo = heavy masonry, slate. etc...) <br />2. Does rhe roof have a single roof coveringu Eves E f,lo <br />I No, submit completed worksheet lor roof sffucture wKSl . <br />5. Providc method and type of weatherproofing rooI penetrations (e.g. nashing. caulk)Flashing, geocell sealant <br />M ount ing Sy st em I nJormation : <br />L Is the mounting struclure an <br />beneath the module frames?Yes <br />ineercd <br />No <br />en product designed to mount PV modules with no more than an 18" gap <br />If No, provide details ol structural attachment certiled W a design proJessional. <br />2. For manufactured mounting systems, frll out informalion on the mounting system below <br />a. lvlounring Sys tem Manufacturer ZeP Product Name ,n6 yo6"16 Comp l\'lount Type C <br />r of PV Modules 3n6 31;15 1394 lbs <br />c. Total Number of Attachmenr Points 63 <br />d weighrperArrachmenr pan116-o22128 lbs(ifgrearerrhan45lbs,seeWKS|) <br />b. Toral weigh <br />C Maximum Spacing Berween Artachment Points on a Ra <br />maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design <br />Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet)464 <br />il 48 inches (see producr manual for <br />wind speed) <br />ft')f <br />g Distributed weight of PV Module on Roof (b:0 3.0 lbs/ftl <br />Il disttibuted weight ol the PV system is geater than 5 lbsft'2, see WKSI . <br />Step 9: Electrical Review of PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram) <br />In order for a PV slrstem to be considered for an expedited permit process, the following must apply: <br />l. PV modules, utility-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are idenlifred for use in PV sysrems. <br />2. The PV array is composed of 4 series srrings or less per inverter. <br />3. The total inverter capacity has a continuous ac power output 13,440 Watts or less <br />4. The ac interconnection point is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(B)). <br />5. One oF the standard electrical diagrams(El.l. El.1a. El.lb,orE1 I c) can be used to accurately represent the PV <br />system. Inreractive PDF diagrams are available at wwwsolarabcs.org/permitting. <br />Fill out the standard electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electrical diagram is provided to help the applicant <br />understand each blank to lll in. I! the electrical system is mote complex thqn the standord electrical diagram can elJectively <br />communicate, provide an altemative diagram with appropriate detail. <br />2 ExpEDrrED P[RMrr PRocEss FoR I,v sysrEMS