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, EXPEDITED PERMIT I'ROCESS FOR SMALL.SCALE PV SYSTEMS STANDARD STRINC SYSTEM The information in this guideline is intended to help local jurisdictions and contractors identify when PV system installations are simple, needing only a basic review, and when an installation is more complex. It is likely that 50%-75% ot all residential systems will comply with these simple criteria. For projects that fail to meet the simple criteria, resolution stePs have been suggested to provide as a path to permit approval. Required Information for Pefinit: I Sire plan showing location of major componenrs on the property. This drawing need not be exac(ly to scale, bul il should represent relative location of components at site (see supplied example site plan). PV arrays on dwellings wilh a J perimet(ir space at ridge and sirles may not need separat{r ftre service review. 2. Electrical diagranr showing PV array confrguration, wiring system, overcurrent protection, inverter, disconnects, required signs. and ac connection to building (see supplied standard electrical diagram). 3. Specihcarion sheets and installarion manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including, but not limited to, PV modules, inverter(s). combiner box, disconnecls, and mounting system. Step 1 : Structural Review o[ PV Array Mounting System Is the aray to be mounted on a defined, permitted roof structurâ‚¬? Ey"t Eno lf No dtrc to non-compliant rool or a ground nlotmt, submil completed worksh?et .fot lhe structurc WNS I . RooJ InJonnation: L ls the roofing type lighlweight (Yes = composition. lightweight masonry, metal. etc.. )YES If No, submit completed worhsheet Jor roof stucture WXS, (No = heavy masonry, slIte. etc...) 2 Does rhe roof have a srngle roof coveringz Eyes Eno I No, submit completed vorhsheet Jor roof structure wKSl. 3. Provide merhod and type of weatherproohng roof penetrations (e.g. flashing, caulk)Flashing, geocell sealant stt:m Manufaclur:r Zâ‚¬Pa. Mounting Sy c. Total Nunlber of Attachment Point .53 b. Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails 568 Prorlu cr Nam. an(l L4,,,1"13 ZEP Mighty Hook lbs bs (if greater than 45 lbs, see WKS I ) nches (see product manual for d. Weight por Attachment Point (b + c)10 72 e Maximum Spacing Between Anachment Points on a Rail 48 maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) Total Surface Area of PV lvodules (square feeo 472I g fl' Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (b + f)245 lbs/ft: lf distibuted weight oJ the Pv system is greater thdn 5 lbs/fe, see wKSl. Step 2: Electrical Review o[ PV System (Calcuiations lor Electrical Diagram) ln order for a Pv system to be considered for an expedited permit process, the following must apply: L 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 total inverter capacity has a continuous ac power output 13,440 Walts or less 4. The ac interconnection point is on the load side of servicâ‚¬ disconnecting means (690.64(B)) 5. One of the standard elecrrical diagrams (EI l,El.la,El.lb,orEl I c) can be used to accurately represent t he PV system. Interactive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs orgi permitting. Fill out the standard electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electricql diagram is provided to help the applicant undexstand each blqnk tolll in lf the electical $ystem is more complex thdn the standard elecfficul diagram can elJectively communicate provide on alternative diagram with dppropriate detail. 2 E xt'El)rr ) l'ERMrr l'jRocEss [oR I'v Sys t [Ms M ounting 8! stem Infonnation: l. Is the mounting struclure an engineered product designed to mount PV modules with no more lhan an 18" gaP beneath the module frames? EIy." I no lf No, provide detatb of sffuctural attachment certijed by a design proJessionul. 2 For manufacrured mounting syslems, hll out information on the mounting system below: