HomeMy WebLinkAbout625 S Broadway Unit #3 - PlanA LADDER SHALL BE IN PLACE FOR INSPECTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
THE PV MODULES ARE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND THIS SYSTEM IS A UTILITY GRID INTERACTIVE SYSTEM.
A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEC 690.47, 250.50 THROUGH 60, AND 250.166 SHALL BE PROVIDED. PER CEC, GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM OF EXISTING BUILDING MAY BE
USED AND BONDED TO AT THE SERVICE ENTRANCE. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE, OR INADEQUATE, OR IS ONLY METALLIC WATER PIPING, A SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODE WILL BE
USED AT THE INVERTER LOCATION CONSISTING OF A UL LISTED 8 FT GROUND ROD WITH ACORN CLAMP. GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTORS SHALL BE NO LESS THAN #8 AWG AND NO GREATER THAN
#8 AWG COPPER AND BONDED TO THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE TO PROVIDE OR A COMPLETE GROUND.
EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING THE SUPPLIED GROUNDING POINTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
EXPOSED NON-CURRENT CARRYING METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES, EQUIPMENT, AND CONDUCTOR ENCLOSURES SHALL BE GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEC 250.134 OR 250.136(A) REGARDLESS
OF VOLTAGE.
PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED PER CEC 110.26.
ALL SIGNAGE WILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY THE CEC.
HEIGHT OF INTEGRATED AC/DC DISCONNECT SHALL NOT EXCEED 6' 7" PER CEC 240.24.
THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE BETWEEN THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE AND THE PANEL (OR INVERTER) IF SMALLER THAN #6 AWG COPPER
WIRE PER CEC 250.64(B). THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WILL BE CONTINUOUS, EXCEPT FOR SPLICES OR JOINTS AT BUSBARS WITHIN LISTED EQUIPMENT PER CEC 250.64(C).
ALL EXTERIOR CONDUIT SHALL BE PAINTED TO MATCH ADJACENT SURFACES.
THE PV CONNECTION IN THE PANEL BOARD SHALL BE POSITIONED AT THE OPPOSITE (LOAD) END FROM THE INPUT FEEDER LOCATION OR MAIN CIRCUIT LOCATION PER CEC 705.12 (B)(2)(3)(b).
SITE CONDITIONS SHALL PREVAIL IF NO SCALE IS GIVEN. DRAWINGS ARE NOT NECESSARILY TO SCALE. ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE VERIFIED BY SUBCONTRACTOR UPON COMMENCEMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION.
PER THE CA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC) § R314 & R315, 10 YEAR BATTERY CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH SLEEPING AREA AND HALLWAYS LEADING TO SLEEPING
AREAS.
WIRELESS
SYSTEM INFORMATION
SYSTEM SIZE
PV MODULES
RACKING
INVERTER(S)
ECOFASTEN ROCK IT
SHEET INDEX
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TITLE SHEET
MOUNTING LAYOUT
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
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APPLICABLE CODES
2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
LEGEND
SCOPE OF WORK
MOUNTING
EXISTING BUILDING INFORMATION
STRUCTURE TYPE: RESIDENTIAL OCCUPIED BUILDING
ROOF FRAMING: 2"X4" TRUSSES, 24" O.C
ROOF TYPE:
STORIES: 1
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
M METER
INVERTER
GROUND
SWITCH
BREAKER
FUSE
CONDUIT RUN
VICINITY MAP
COMP SHINGLE
7 CANADIAN SOLAR: CS3U-395MS
7 ENPHASE ENERGY: IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
ECOFASTEN ROCK IT
2.765 kW DC
SITE PLAN
INSTALLATION CONSISTS OF 7 CANADIAN SOLAR: CS3U-395MS PV
MODULES,7 MICRO INVERTERS AND RELATED ELECTRICAL METERING
(IF USED) AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
ALL COMPONENTS ARE UL LISTED AND CEC CERTIFIED, WHERE
WARRANTED
ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE
CODES AND LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY REQUIREMENTS.
AIR CONDITIONER
CHIMNEY
A/C
DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND SPEED: 95 MPH
SNOW LOAD: 0 PSF
PROJECT INFORMATION
AHJ SIGNATURE AND DATE
SHEET TITLE
SHEET NUMBER
PCGI
31566 Railroad Canyon Rd.
STE 2-29
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
CSLB#: 1074469
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE, ZIP:
AHJ:
FINANCE TYPE:
7/21/2022
TITLE SHEET
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C7.8
JAY.PEPITO
SAUL DELGADO
625 SOUTH BROADWAY UNIT #3
SANTA ANA
CA,92701
SUNNOVA
CITY OF SANTA ANA
JAY.PEPITO
01015307
Bldg permit #101112459
Elect permit #201777720
Permits issued on 11/3/22
625 S Broadway
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3' SETBACK
18" SETBACK
Scale:1" = 15'
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COMP SHINGLE
COORDINATES:
(33.7385174,-117.8695352)
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R324.6.2 - PROVING ARRAYS TAKE LESS
THAN 33% OF TOTAL ROOF AREA.WHEN
THE ARRAYS TAKE LESS THAN 33% WE
CAN JUSTIFY AN 18" SETBACK ON
BOTH SIDES OF THE RIDGE. WHEN IT
TAKES MORE THAN 33% OF THE ROOF
AREA WE MUST USE A 3' SETBACK ON
BOTH SIDES OF THE RIDGE.
TOTAL ROOF AREA:
1906 sqft
AREA OF ARRAYS:
3'-3" x 6'-5" ( PANEL DIMENSIONS)
39.1" x 78.7" = 21.28 sqft
panel
21.28 sqft
panel X 7 panels = 148.96 sqft
(TOTAL PANEL AREA)
PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL ROOF AREA:
(148.96 sqft / 1906 sqft)(100)= 7.82%
∴ THE PANELS USE 7.82% OF THE
TOTAL ROOF AREA
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
JUNCTION BOX
MP2
COMBINER BOX
MP1
(E) SUB PANEL
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AZIMUTH AND SLOPE
MOUNTING PLANE
AZIMUTH
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TILT (degrees)
UTILITY METER
(E) UNDERGROUND CONDUIT
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2"X4" TRUSSES, 24" O.C
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ROOF ATTACHMENT
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DEAD LOAD FIGURES
PANEL
WEIGHT (pounds)
WEIGHT (pounds) / SQ FT
RACK
MAX LBS PER SQ FT
MAX SQ FT / FASTENER
MAX LBS / FASTENER
0.811
0.44 LBS
2.74 LBS
6 sq ft
17 LBS
WEIGHT (pounds / lin. ft.)
WEIGHT (pounds) / SQ FT
48.5
2.30
ROOF FRAMING DETAIL
Scale: 1/8" = 1'
ROOF ATTACHMENT DETAIL
Scale: 1" = 1'
PREMANUFACTURED GANGNAIL
TYPE TRUSS AT 24" ON CENTER.
9' MAX SPAN
PANELS
34" PLYWOOD DECKING
SPACING OF MOUNTS ARE A MAXIMUM
6' SPAN IN LANDSCAPE AND 4' IN PORTRAIT
6" Max
FLASHING (TYP)
ROCKIT CLAMP
ASSY (TYP)
516" x 4" LAG
2-12" EMBEDMENT MIN.
ROCK-IT
4" SLIDE
ROCK-IT SHELF
COMP SHINGLE ROOF
ECOFASTEN ROCK-IT SYSTEM
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CONTINUOUS GROUNDING
MAIN OCPD
Size:125A (2P)
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BUILDING
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
MAIN SERVICE
PANEL
MAIN PANEL RATED
300A
G
BUILDING
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SUB PANEL
5
(E) LOADS
SUB PANEL BUS
Size: 100A
SOLAR OCPD
OUTPUT PER MICROINVERTER
290W / 240V = 1.21A
TOTAL OUTPUT
7 MICROINVERTERS
7*1.21A = 8.46A
CONTINUOUS LOAD RULE 125%
8.46A*1.25 = 10.57A
∴ BREAKER SIZE 20A (2P)
NOTE ON CONDUIT
ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE EMT
3/4" IN DIAMETER, UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
J-BOX
2
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BRANCH OF 7 PANELS
3
DC Equipment Grounding
Conductor per CEC 690.43
#6 BARE COPPER
ENPHASE Q CABLE
2 Conductor
Type: THWN-2
UL3003, DG CABLE
MODULE MODULEMODULE MODULE
CEC 690.12 RAPID
SHUTDOWN COMPLIANT
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20A SOLAR
OCPD (2P)
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MONITOR
15A OCPD (2P)
CELL
MODEM
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A >7/8"N/AQ-CABLE FREE AIR
B >7/8"(2) #10 AWG (90°C Cu) = 40A .96 2 CONDUCTORS 40A* 1 *.96 = 38.4A 35.0A 3/4" EMT
20.0A
35.0A1
31°C
31°C
#6 AWG (Cu)
#8 AWG (Cu)
N/A N/A N/AN/A
N/A .96131°C(3) #10 AWG (90°C Cu) = 40A 40A* 1 *.96 = 38.4A 35.0A 35.0AC 3/4" EMT 2 CONDUCTORS #8 AWG (Cu)
DESCRIPTION OB
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COMPONENT
# OF CURRENT
CARRYING
CONDUCTORSEL
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CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR
TEMPERATURE DERATING
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AMPACITY
HEIGHT
ABOVE
ROOF
AMBIENT
TEMP (°C)
AMPACITY
CORRECTION
310.15(B)(2)(a)
AMP CORR
310.15(B)(3)(a)ORIG.
AMPS
TEMP
DER.
CCC
DER.
CORR.
AMPS* *=
CONDUIT
SIZE
MAX
AMPS
FOR A
75°C
RATED
TERMINAL
90°C RATED THWN-2 @
30°C PER 310.15(B)(16) &
310.15(B)(17)
CONDUIT CONDUCTOR
COUNT ADJ FACTOR USABLE
AMPS
GROUNDING
WIRE SIZE =
MAX OCPD
(PROTECTED
UNLESS
STATED)(# OF WIRES INCLUDING NEUTRAL
IF APPLICABLE)
7 ENPHASE ENERGY: IQ8PLUS-72-2-US WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
(N) J-BOX
(N) BRANCH OF MICROINVERTERS IN PARALLEL
7 CANADIAN SOLAR: CS3U-395MS
(E) SUB PANEL 100A RATED WITH 100A MAIN BREAKER
1
2 JUNCTION BOX
3 (N) SOLAR PV MODULES
4 (N) COMBINER BOX COMBINER 3C BOX W/ ENPHASE ENVOY-IQ / CELL MODEM: MTC-MAT1-B03
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(E) MAIN SERVICE PANEL 300 MAIN PANEL RATED, WITH 125A MAIN BREAKER6
(E) UTILITY METER UTILITY METER7
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(E) EXISTING CONDUCTOR
MAIN OCPD
Size:125A (2P)
MAIN OCPD
Size:125A (2P)
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LABELING NOTES
1. LABELING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 605.11, OSHA STANDARD
1910.145, CCR TITLE 8 §3340, ANSI Z535.4-2011
2. MATERIAL BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
3. LABELS TO BE OF SUFFICIENT DURABILITY TO WITHSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT INVOLVED.
4. LABELS TO BE A MINIMUM LETTER HEIGHT OF 3/8" AND PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
5. ALERTING WORDS TO BE COLOR CODED. "DANGER" WILL HAVE RED BACKGROUND; "WARNING" WILL HAVE ORANGE BACKGROUND;
"CAUTION" WILL HAVE YELLOW BACKGROUND.[ANSI Z535.4-2011]
DIRECTORY
A PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTORY PROVIDING THE LOCATION OF ALL ELECTRIC
POWER SOURCE DISCONNECTING MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH SERVICE
EQUIPMENT LOCATION AND PV SYSTEM DISCONNECTING MEANS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CEC 705.10. PV SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND DISCONNECTING MEANS SHALL NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BATHROOMS [CEC 690.4(E)]
AT RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
[CEC 690.56(C)(1)(A)]
LABEL 1
WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER SOURCE
AT EXPOSED RACEWAYS, CABLE TRAYS, AND OTHER WIRING
METHODS; SPACED AT MAXIMUM 10FT SECTION OR WHERE
SEPARATED BY ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS,
CEILINGS, OR FLOORS. [CEC 690.31(G)(3)]
LABEL 5
LABELING
LETTERING TO BE AT LEAST 3 8" WHITE
ON RED BACKGROUND; REFLECTIVE, UV
RESISTANT STICKERS. [CEC 690.31(G)(4)]
AT POINT OF CONNECTION; LABEL,
SUCH AS LABEL 2 OR LABEL 3 MUST
IDENTIFY PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
[CEC 705.12(B)(3)]
DUAL POWER SOURCES
SECOND SOURCE IS
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
WARNING
LABEL 3
RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT: 8.46A
NOMINAL OPERATING AC VOLTAGE: 240V
LABEL 2
AT EACH AC DISCONNECTING MEANS
[CEC 690.13(B) AND 690.54]
PHOTOVOLTAIC
AC DISCONNECT
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH
FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
AT RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH
[CEC 690.56(C)(3)]
LABEL 7
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LABEL 4
LABEL 6
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
OVERCURRENT DEVICE
[CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(B)]
AT MAIN SERVICE PANEL, PULL BOXES
[CEC 705.12(B)(3)]
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT
CONNECTION - DO NOT RELOCATE
THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE
WARNING
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
CIRCUIT IS BACKFED
CAUTION 38
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RESIDENTIAL
PHOTOVOLTAIC
CHECKLIST
SOL-01 CBC 2019
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Checklist for Detached SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES Only
Instructions: The licensed contractor of record shall complete all sections, answer the ten questions and
sign the certification section below. A copy of this form shall be attached to each of TWO sets of plans, of
minimum 11” x 17” size. If answering NO to any of the questions, plan check shall be required.
Project Address:
Contractor Company Name:
Contractor License Number:
YES NO Are the following applicable to the proposed project?
1. Will the PV system layout provide the required three-foot wide clear access pathways
per Section 605.11 of the California Fire Code, and is this shown on the roof plan?
2. Will the PV system be installed on a roof having only one roofing layer with no
overlays?
3. Will the PV array be flush mounted to the existing roof so that the plane of the
modules (panels) are parallel to the plane of the roof?
4. Will the PV system weigh maximum 4 pounds per square feet or less?
5. Will the PV system be installed where the modules do not overhang any roof edges
(such as eaves, gabled ends, ridges and hips)?
6. Will the PV system be installed with a space of 2” minimum to 10” maximum between
the underside of modules and the surface of the roof?
7. Will the PV system be installed without using any ballast system or counter-weight
system?
8. Will the anchors be installed with a maximum horizontal anchor spacing of 6 feet
and is this maximum horizontal spacing shown on the plans?
9. Will the minimum 5/16” lag screws be installed with a minimum of 2-1/2 inch
embedment into roof rafters (with pre-drilled holes) and is this minimum embedment
shown on the plans?
10. Are ALL the structural pages of the plans stamped and signed by a California
licensed professional engineer? (including project specific site plan, PV layout,
anchorage spacing, anchorage details and manufacturer’s PV support information.)
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the above is true:
Print Name: Signature:
Phone Number: Date:
Email Address:
Planning & Building Agency
Building Safety Division
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988 (M-19)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(714) 647-5800
www.santa-ana.org
625 s broadway, santa ana, ca 92701 Unit #3
Pacific Coast Generation Inc
1074469
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Joshua Vasquez
9512196146
jvasquez@pacificcoastgeneration.com
8/10/2022
625 S Broadway
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Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems - Micro-Inverter1
Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems
Micro-Inverter
The Solar America Board for Codes and Standards (Solar ABCs) Expedited Permit Pro-
cess provides a means to differentiate systems that can be permitted quickly and easily
due to their similarity with the majority of small-scale PV systems. Those systems with
unique characteristics may be handled with small additions to this Expedited Permit
Process or may require much more information, depending on the uniqueness of the
installation.
The following pages contain forms for the Micro-Inverter to use with the Expedited Per-
mit Process. The Standard String, AC Module, and Supply-Side Connection forms
are also available as interactive PDF files at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. In jurisdic-
tions that have adopted the Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems, these forms can
be filled out electronically and submitted in either printed form and via email. An elec-
tronic format is used so that the supplied information is standardized and legible for the
local jurisdiction.
625 S Broadway
11/03/22
Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems — Micro-Inverter2
Expedited Permit Process for Small-Scale PV Systems
Micro-Inverter
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% of 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 Permit:
1. Site plan showing location of major components 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 separate fire service review.
2. Electrical diagram showing PV array configuration, wiring system, overcurrent protection, inverter, disconnects,
required signs, and ac connection to building (see supplied standard electrical diagram).
3. Specification sheets and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including, but not
limited to, PV modules, inverter(s), combiner box, disconnects, and mounting system.
Step 1: Structural Review of PV Array Mounting System
Is the array to be mounted on a defined, permitted roof structure? l Yes l No
If No due to non-compliant roof or a ground mount, submit completed worksheet for the structure WKS1.
Roof Information:
1. Is the roofing type lightweight (Yes = composition, lightweight masonry, metal, etc…)__________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
If No, submit completed worksheet for roof structure WKS1 (No = heavy masonry, slate, etc…).
2. Does the roof have a single roof covering? l Yes l No
If No, submit completed worksheet for roof structure WKS1.
3. Provide method and type of weatherproofing roof penetrations (e.g. flashing, caulk).____________________________
Mounting System Information:
1. Is the mounting structure an engineered product designed to mount PV modules with no more than an 18” gap
beneath the module frames? l Yes l No
If No, provide details of structural attachment certified by a design professional.
2. For manufactured mounting systems, fill out information on the mounting system below:
a. Mounting System Manufacturer ___________Product Name and Model#________________________________
b. Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails ___________lbs
c. Total Number of Attachment Points____________
d. Weight per Attachment Point (b÷c)_________________lbs (if greater than 45 lbs, see WKS1)
e. Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail ______________inches (see product manual for
maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed)
f. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet)_________________ ft 2
g. Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (b÷f)_______________ lbs/ft2
If distributed weight of the PV system is greater than 5 lbs/ft2, see WKS1.
Step 2: Electrical Review of PV System (Calculations for Electrical Diagram)
In order for a PV system to be considered for an expedited permit process, the following must apply:
1. PV modules, utility-interactive 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.
3. The total inverter capacity has a continuous ac power output 13,440 Watts or less
4. The ac interconnection point is on the load side of service disconnecting means (690.64(B)).
5. One of the standard electrical diagrams (E1.1, E1.1a, E1.1b, or E1.1c) can be used to accurately represent the PV
system. Interactive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting.
Fill out the standard electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electrical diagram is provided to help the applicant
understand each blank to fill in. If the electrical system is more complex than the standard electrical diagram can effectively
communicate, provide an alternative diagram with appropriate detail.
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Micro-Inverter Site Plan
Pacific Coast Generation
Saul Delgado3855 railroad canyon rd ste.2-29
canyon lake,ca 92587 625 south Broadway Unit # 3, santa ana, ca 92701
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Micro-Inverter Electrical Diagram
Contractor Name,
Address and Phone:
One-Line Standard Electrical Diagram
for Micro-Inverter PV Systems
Site Name:
Site Address:
System AC Size:
SIZE FSCM NO DWG NO REV
E1.1a
SCALE NTS Date: SHEET
Drawn By:
Checked By:
DESCRIPTION OR CONDUCTOR TYPE
USE-2 or PV WIRE
GEC EGC X ALL THAT APPLY
EXTERIOR CABLE LISTED W/ INV.
THWN-2 or XHHW-2 or RHW-2
GEC EGC X ALL THAT APPLY
NO DC GEC IF 690.35 SYSTEM
THWN-2 or XHHW-2 or RHW-2
GEC EGC X ALL THAT APPLY
TAG
1
2
3
4
5
CONDUIT AND CONDUCTOR SCHEDULE
COND.
GAUGE
MFG
MFG
NUMBER OF
CONDUCTORS
MFG Cable
MFG Cable
CONDUIT
TYPE
N/A
N/A
N/A
SAME
SAME
CONDUIT
SIZE
N/A
N/A
N/A
SAME
SAME
DESCRIPTION
PV DC or AC MODULE
DC/AC INVERTER (MICRO)
J-BOX (IF USED)
PV ARRAY
AC COMB. PANEL (IF USED)
GEN METER (IF USED)
AC DISCONNECT (IF USED)
SERVICE PANEL
TAG
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NUMBER NOTES
FOR UNUSED MODULES
PUT "N/A in BLANK ABOVE
1
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2
3
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
2
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MICRO-INVERTERS
IN BRANCH-
CIRCUIT
MOD
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DC
AC
MOD
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DC
AC
MOD
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DC
AC
MOD
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DC
AC
MOD
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DC
AC
MOD
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DC
AC
J-BOX
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AC DISCO
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BUILDING
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
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UTILITY
SERVICE
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
MAIN
OCPD
INVERTER
OCPD
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7
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5
4
5
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SEE GUIDE APPENDIX D FOR
INFORMATION ON MODULE AND
ARRAY GROUNDING
AC COMBINER
PANEL
G
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MICRO-INVERTERS
IN BRANCH-
CIRCUIT
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Contractor Name,
Address and Phone:
Notes for One-Line Standard Electrical
Diagram for Single-Phase PV Systems
Site Name:
Site Address:
System AC Size:
SIZE FSCM NO DWG NO REV
E1.2a
SCALE NTS Date: SHEET
Drawn By:
Checked By:
MAX POWER-POINT CURRENT (IMP)
MAX POWER-POINT VOLTAGE (VMP)
OPEN-CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (VOC)
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (ISC)
MAX SERIES FUSE (OCPD)
MAXIMUM POWER (PMAX)
MAX VOLTAGE (TYP 600VDC)
VOC TEMP COEFF (mV/oC or %/oC )
IF COEFF SUPPLIED, CIRCLE UNITS
MODULE MAKE
MODULE MODEL
PV MODULE RATINGS @ STC (Guide Section 5)
MAX DC VOLT RATING
MAX POWER @ 40oC
NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE
MAX AC CURRENT
MAX OCPD RATING
INVERTER MAKE
INVERTER MODEL
INVERTER RATINGS (Guide Section 4)
1) IF UTILITY REQUIRES A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH, DOES THIS SWITCH MEET THE
REQUIREMENT? YES NO N/A
2) IF GENERATION METER REQUIRED, DOES THIS METER SOCKET MEET THE
REQUIREMENT? YES NO N/A
3) SIZE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE (DC) CONDUCTORS BASED ON MAX
CURRENT ON NEC 690.53 SIGN OR OCPD RATING AT DISCONNECT
4) SIZE INVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUIT (AC) CONDUCTORS ACCORDING TO INVERTER
OCPD AMPERE RATING. (See Guide Section 9)
5) TOTAL OF ______ INVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUIT OCPD(s), ONE FOR EACH MICRO-
INVERTER CIRCUIT. DOES TOTAL SUPPLY BREAKERS COMPLY WITH 120% BUSBAR
EXCEPTION IN 690.64(B)(2)(a)? YES NO
NOTES FOR INVERTER CIRCUITS (Guide Section 8 and 9):
1.) LOWEST EXPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAE MINIMUM MEAN
EXTREME DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATION MOST SIMILAR TO
INSTALLATION LOCATION. LOWEST EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMP ____oC
2.) HIGHEST CONTINUOUS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAE HIGHEST
MONTH 2% DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATION MOST SIMILAR TO
INSTALLATION LOCATION. HIGHEST CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE ____oC
2.) 2009 ASHRAE FUNDAMENTALS 2% DESIGN TEMPERATURES DO NOT EXCEED
47oC IN THE UNITED STATES (PALM SPRINGS, CA IS 44.1 oC). FOR LESS THAN 9
CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTORS IN ROOF-MOUNTED SUNLIT CONDUIT AT
LEAST 0.5" ABOVE ROOF AND USING THE OUTDOOR DESIGN TEMPERATURE OF
47oC OR LESS (ALL OF UNITED STATES),
a) 12 AWG, 90 oC CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FOR MODULES
WITH Isc OF 7.68 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTED BY A 12-AMP OR SMALLER
FUSE.
b) 10 AWG, 90oC CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FOR MODULES
WITH Isc OF 9.6 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTED BY A 15-AMP OR SMALLER
FUSE.
NOTES FOR ARRAY CIRCUIT WIRING (Guide Section 6 and 8 and Appendix E):
OCPD = OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE®REFERENCES
SHOWN AS (NEC XXX.XX)
NOTES FOR ALL DRAWINGS:
SIGNSSEE GUIDE SECTION 7
SIGN FOR DC DISCONNECT
SIGN FOR INVERTER OCPD AND AC
DISCONNECT (IF USED)
No sign necessary since 690.51
marking on PV module covers
needed information
AC OUTPUT CURRENT
NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE
SOLAR PV SYSTEM
AC POINT OF CONNECTION
THIS PANEL FED BY MULTIPLE
SOURCES (UTILITY AND SOLAR)
Notes for Micro-Inverter Electrical Diagram
Pacific Coast Generation
3855 railroad canyon rd ste.2-29
canyon lake,ca 92587
Saul Delgado
625 south Broadway Unit # 3, santa ana, ca 92701
2030
625 S Broadway
11/03/22