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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 Jurisdicrions and contractors identify when PV system installaoons are simple, needing only a basic review, and when an insrallarion is more complex. lt is likely that 50%-75% of all residential systems will comply with these simple criteria For projects rhat fail to meer the srmple criteria. resolution steps have been suggested ro provide as a path ro permit approval. Requtred InJofination for Pennit : I Site plan showing location of ma.1or componen(s on the property This drawing need not be exactly to scale. but it should represent relative location of components at site (see supplied example site plan). PV arrays on dwellings with a 3 perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separare hre service review 2 Electrical diagram showing PV array conhguration. wiring sysrem. overcurrent protection, inverter. disconnects. required signs, and ac connection to building (see supplied srandard elecrrical diagram). 5. Specincarion sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including, but not limited to. PV modules, inverrer(s), combiner box, disconnects, and mounting system. Step 1 : Structural Review of PV Array Mounting System ls the array to be mount€d on a defrned, permitted roof structure? Ev.s Euo U No due to non-compliant rool or a ground mount, submtt completed worhsheet Jor the structure WKSI. Roof Infofinntion: l ls the roohng type lightweight (Yes = composiron, lighlweight masonry. nletal, etc ) f No, submit completed worksheetjor rooJ structure Wllsl (No = heavy masonry. sldte. etc .) 2. Does rhe roof have a single roof coveringZ EIVes !Uo IJ No, submit completed worhsheet Jor rooJ structure WKSI. f. Provide merhod and rype of wearherproohng roof penetrarions (e g flashing, caulk)Flashing M oun ting Sy s t em Informati on : l. ls the mounting structure an beneath the module lrames? en neered producr designed ro mounr PV modules with no more than an l8 gap Yes No IJ No. provide d.etails oJ structural attachment certiled by a design prokssional. 2. For manuFacrured mounting systems, frll our rnformalion on the mounting system below a Mounttnp Svs(en] N4anulacturer sunpower producr Name and Model# lnvisiMount b. Total weight of PV Modules and Rails 1130 lbs c Total Number of Atrachmenr Points 60 d. Weight per Attachment Point (b + c)19 bs (if greater than 45 lbs. see wKS I ) e Maximum spacing Between Alrachment Points on a Rail 48 rnches (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) f Total Surface Area of Pv Modules (square feet)414 Fr: Drsrribured Werghr of PV l\,lodule on Rool (b + 0 2.8 lbsi lrJ IJ distributed weight of the PV slstem is greater than 5 lbstf , see WNSI . Step 2: Electrical Review o[ PV System (Calculations for Electrical Diagram) In order for a Pv system to be considered for an expedited permit process, the following must apply: l. PV modules. utility-interacrive inverters. and combiner boxes are identified for use in PV systems. 2. The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverter f. The rotal inverter capacity has a continuous ac power output 13.440 Watts or less 4. The ac inrerconnection point is on rhe load side of service drsconnecting means {690.64(B)). 5. One ofthe sEndard electrical diagrams(El.l. E1.la, El.lb.orEl lc) can beused to accurately represent the PV sys(em. lnreractive PDF diagrams are available at wwwsolarabcs.org/permitting. Fill out the standard electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electrical diagram is provided to help the arylicant understand each blank tolU in. U the electrical system is more complex than the standard electrical diagram can elfectively communicate, provide an slternative diagram with aryropriate detail. 2 FxpEDrrFD I'ERMrr PRocEss FoR PV sysrFMs Yes, Composition