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EXPEDITED PERMIT PRoCESS FoR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS STANDARD STRINC SYSTEM The information in this guideline is inrended to help local jurisdicrions and contracrors idenrify when pv sysrem installarions are simPle. needing only a basic review and when an installation is more complex. It is tikely thar 50 % -l6x of ^ll residenrial s,stems will comPly with these simple criteria. For projects that fail to meer tlle simple crireria, resolurion steps have been suElgested to provide as a parh to permir approval. Required btfonnation for Perrnit: I 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 at site (see supplied example sire plan) pV arrays on dwellings with a 3'perimeter space at ridge and sides may not need separare nre service review. 2 Electrical diagram showing Pv array conhguration. wiring system, overcurrent protection, inverter, disconnecrs, required signs. and ac connection to building (see supplied srandard elecrrical diagram). 3. SPecihcation sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including, but nor limited to, PV modules. inverter(s), combiner box, disconnects, and mounting system. Step 'l : Structural Review o[ PV Anay Mounting System Is the array to be mounted on a detned, permitted roof structurâ‚¬? Eyes ENo I No due to non'compliant r@J or a ground mount. submtt completed worhsheet lot the structure w(sl RooJ Information: l. ls the roofing rype lighrweighr (yes = composirion, lightweighr masonry. meul. etc. .)Compshingle I! No, submit completed worhsheet for roof stucture WKS1 (No = heavy masonry, state, etc )2 Does rhe roof have a single rool coveringt Eyes Eno Il No, submit completed. vorksheet Jor roof structure WPiS| . 3 Provide merhod and type of weathcrproofing roof penetrarions (e.g. flashing. caulk)Flashing,Caul king M o unt ing Sy at em lnfmmtti on : L Is the mounting structure an ejgineered product designed to mount PV modules with no more than an Ig" gap benearh rhe module frames? 14 yes Ll no IJ No, Wvide details ol structural attachment certiied bt a dcsign pro|essionat. 2 For manufactured mounring systems, frll out information on the mounting system below a Mounring System Manufacturer sunpower Product Name and Model# invisamount. Râ‚¬sidontial mounting system b Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails 594 bs Total Number of Attachment poinrc22 Weight per Auachmenr Point (b + c)44 s (if grea[er than 45 lbs. see WKS | ) Maximum Spacing Between Attachment points on a Rail 72 nches (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet) c d e f c ft: Distribrrred Weighr of PV Module on Roof (b + l)2.3 lbs/ft'z Il distributed weight ol the pV q. tem is greater than 5 lbstf, see WNSI . Step 2: Electrical Review o[ PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram) In order for a Pv system to be consldered for an expedtted permtt prccess, the followlng must apply: I PV modules, utility-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are identihed for use in pV systems. 2 The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverter. 3. The roral inverter capacity has a conrinuous ac power ourpur I J,440 Watts or less 4. The ac interconnection point is on rhe load side of service disconnecring means (690.64(8)). 5. One of the standard electrical diagrams (El.l, EL la. EI.lb, or El.lc) can be used to accurately represenr rhe pV system. lnferactive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. Fill out the stdndard electrical diagro.m completely. A guide to the etectrical dlagram is provided to hetp the arylicant understand each blank tolll tn. Il the electricat systan is more complex than the standard electrical iiagram can elJectively communicate, provide an alternatiye diagram with appropriate detail. 2 txpEt)trED pEuMrr pRocEss roR pv sysrEMs