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. EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS STANDARD STRING SYSTEM Ttle info?mation in rhis guideline is inrended to help local jurisdictions and conrractors identify when Pv system installations are simple. needing only a basic review and when an installarion is more complex. lt is likely thar 50%-75% o,f all residential 'ry'"1 ro scale, bur ll on dwellings systerns will cornply wirh dresc sirnple criteria. For proJects that farl ;l-aJ iteria. resol sICIJ suggested ro provide as a parh to permit approval Required Informatiotl Jor Pefinit: l. Site plan showing locarion of major componenrs on the p need nor be exacrly should rcprcsent relatrve locatioll of componcrrts at site (see supplled eJ<arnplesite plan). PV arrays with a 3 perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separale tlre service re!rew. 2 Electrical diagram showing PV array conhguralion, \,iri o nec required signs. and ac connection Io building (see supp l. specif,cation shects and installation manuals (if availab :{nol limited to, PV modules, inverter(s), combiner box, disconnecfs, and mounting system Step '1 : Structural Review of PV Ar.,ay Mounting System Is the array to be mounted on a dehned, permitted roof structure? Ely". Eno tf No due to non-compliant rool or a ground mount. submit completcd wothdvel Jd the structure wKSl. RooJ lnJonnation: L Is the roofing type hghtwelght (Yes = composition, lightweight masonry, mEal, etc...) I 1/2 and 12 pounds per square foot Yes= Standard Weight If No, submit completed worhsheet for roof structure WXSI (vo = heavy masonry, slate, etc...) 2 Does the roof have a single roof coveringt Elyes Eno IJ No, submit completed worksheet for rool structure WKS I . 3. Provide merhod and type of weatherproofrng roof penetrarions (e.g. flashing. caulk)SOLARACK Mounting Systen Informat ion: l. ls the mounring srructure an e1qrneered product designed to mount PV modules with no more than an lS gap beneath the module frames? EYes E no IJ No. prwide detdib ol structural ottachment certiled by a design proJessional. 2. For manuFactured nlounting systems. hll out information on the mounting system below: a Mounrinp svsrem Manufacrurer SOLARACK Product Name and Model i, Adjustable- Tile Hook IGB-SR-ADJS b. Total Weigh r ol pv Modules an6 6211q 7i7.60 lbs c. T()tal Number of Atuchment Point 32 d e Wcight per nttachment Poin( (b = c 22.43 bs (if greater than 45 lbs, sce WKS I ) Maximum Spacing Berween Arrachme nr Points on a Rail 48 nches (sce product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) t. g Total Surface Area of PV t\4odules (square feet)334.57 fI Disrributed weight of PV Module orr Roof (b - l)2.14 lbs/ft' II distributed weight of the PV system ts greater than 5 lb li, see Wl<Sl. Step 2: Electrical Review o[ PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram) In order for a Pv systrm to be considered for an expedit€d permit prccess, the followinE must apply: I PV modules, utilit!./-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are identined for use in PV systems. 2. The Pv array is composed of 4 series strings or less per invener. 3. The toral invener capacity has a conrinuous ac power ourput 13.440 watrs or less 4. The ac interconnection point is on the load side of service disconnecting means (6q0.64(B)). 5. One of rhe srandard elecrrical diagrams (E L I , E I I a, E I I b, or E I . I c) can be used to accurately represent the PV system. lnteractive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. Fiu out the stundard elcctic<tl di*lrum completely. A quide to the electrical dingrdm ts provideLl to h(lp thc (pplicdnt undcrstand each blank to lll in. If the electrical systcm is nore coltplex than the statldat d electrical diagratn catl elfectivtly communicate. provid.e an allerno.tive diagram wilh appropriale detsil 2 E,XIIDITTI) PI.I\MIT PIIOCESS I.OIr PV SYSTI.MS ^