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EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS <br />STANDARD STRI NG SYSTEM <br />The information in this guideline is intended to help local jurisdictions and contractors identify when PV system installations <br />are simple, needing only a basic review and when an insEllation is more complex. It is likely that 50%-75% of all residential <br />sysrems will comply with these simple criteria. For projecB that fail to meet the simple criteria, resolution steps have been <br />suggested to provide as a path to permit approval. <br />Reguired Infornation jot Permit: <br />l. Site plan showing location of major components on the property. This drawing need not be exactly to scale, but it <br />should represent relative location of components at site (see supplied example site plan). PV arrays on dwellings <br />with a S perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separate fire service review. <br />2. Electrical diagram showing PV array conflguration, wiring system, overcurrenl protection, inverter, disconnects, <br />required signs. and ac connection to building (see supplied standard electrical diagram). <br />3. Specihcation sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured componen[s including, but not <br />limited to, PV modules, inverter(s), combiner box, disconnects, and mounting system. <br />Step 1 : Structural Review ol PV Array Mounting System <br />ls the array to be mounted on a defined, permitted roof structurez filYes E r'lo <br />I.f No due to non-compliant roo.f or s ground mount, submlt completed. worhsheet for the structure wKSl . <br />Roof Inforfiation: <br />l Is rhe roofing rype lightweight (Yes = composition, lightweighl masonry, metal, etc ..)COMP SHINGLE <br />IJ No, submit completed vorksheet Jor rooJ structure wftSl (No = heavy masonry, slate, etc...) <br />2. Does rhe roof have a single roof coveringr Eyes ! tlo <br />IJ No, submit completed worksheet for rooJ structure WKSl. <br />5. Provide method and type of weatherproohng roof penetrations (e.g. nashing, caulk)FLASHING AND CAULK <br />M ount ing Sy st em Inlormttion : <br />neered product designed ro mount PV modules with no more than an 18" gap <br />beneath the module frames?ves ! tlo <br />U No, prolide details ol sttuctural attqchment cettifed by a design prolessional. <br />2. For manufactured mounting systems, fill out information on the mounting system below <br />a Mounrinp svsrem Manufacturer QUlcKl\'louNT Product Name anci 114s6s1g EVERFLASH <br />b. Total Weig hr of pV Modutes 2n6 g3115 1470.48 1bs <br />c. Total Number of Anachment Poinrs 66 <br />22.28 lbs (if greater than 45 lbs, see WKS I ) <br />tl 72 inches (see product manual for <br />wind speed) <br />fr'? <br />I Is the mountind structure an en <br />d. Weight per Attachmenr Point {b + c) <br />e Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Ra <br />maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design <br />f. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet)584.43 <br />g. Distributed Weighr of PV Module on Roof (b + D lbs/ftr <br />If distributed weight oJ the Pv q6tem is greater than 5 lbs/ft'), see wRSl <br />Step 2: Electrical Review of PV System (Calculations [or Electrical Diagram) <br />In order for a PV system to be considered for an expedited permit process, the following must apply: <br />l PV modules, utiliry-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are identified for use in PV systems. <br />2. The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverter. <br />3. The total inverter capacity has a continuous ac power ou[put 13,440 Watts or less <br />4. The ac interconnection poinr is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(B)). <br />5. One of the standard electrical diagrams(El.l,ELla,El.lb,orEl.1c)canbeusedtoaccuratelyrepresentthePV <br />system. Interactive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. <br />Fill out the standqrd electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electricsl diagram is provided to help the applicant <br />underctand eech btank tolll in. II the electricql systent is morc complex than tlrc standctrd elecn'ical cliagram can ef.fectiveU, <br />communicate. provide on alternative diagram with appropriqte detail. <br />2 Exl,tDlr tD l'ER.r\,4n IROCESS FOR PV Sysr[i\4s