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(N)VISIBLE
LOCKABLE
2 POLE 60A
'KNIFE' AC
DISCONNECT
AC
DISCONNECT
TO BE LOCATED
WITHIN 10' OF
METER
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POINT OF
DELIVERY AND
INTERCONNECTION
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240V/225A
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
SINGLE PHASE
40A
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EXISTING WIRE
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PV CIRCUIT 2: 8 MODULES/PARALLEL
PV CIRCUIT 1: 8 MODULES/PARALLEL
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NOTE: IN BETWEEN EACH ARRAY THE EMT IS USED AS THE
GROUNDING / BONDING, GROUND CLAMPS ARE AT EACH
END OF THE EMT CONDUIT WITH THE WIRE THEN FREE
AIR'D TO THE GROUND CLAMP ON THE RACKING RAIL
(N) (8) SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W) MODULES
WITH (4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L 2 IN 1 MICRO-INVERTER
ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF MODULE.
1
PV CIRCUIT 1: 8 MODULES/PARALLEL [(4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L 2 IN 1]
11 2
(E)STRING INVERTER
7 8
(E)VISIBLE
LOCKABLE
2 POLE 30A
'KNIFE' AC
DISCONNECT
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20A
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CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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DESIGN TEMPERATURES
ASHRAE EXTREME LOW -2°C
ASHRAE 2% HIGH 37°C
PV Module Ratings @ STC
Module Make/Model
SOLAREVER
SE-166*83-455M-144
(455W) MODULE
Max Power-Point Current (Imp)10.96A
Max Power-Point Voltage (Vmp)41.51V
Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc)49.35V
Short-Circuit Current (Isc)11.41A
Max Series Fuse (OCPD)20A
Nominal Maximum Power at STC (Pmax)455W
Maximum System Voltage 1500V
Voc Temperature Coefficient -0.29% /°C
Inverter Ratings
Inverter Make/Model AP SYSTEM DS3-L
Max DC Volt Rating 60V
Peak Output Power 768W
Max Nominal Voltage 240V
Max AC Current 3.2A
Max OCPD Rating 20A
SYSTEM SUMMARY
INVERTERS PER BRANCH 4
MAX AC CURRENT 12.8A
MAX AC OUTPUT POWER 3072W
ARRAY STC POWER
ARRAY PTC POWER
MAX AC CURRENT
MAX AC POWER
DERATED (CEC) AC POWER
METER # 222013010019
BRANCH #1
3640W
3397.60W
12.8A
3072W
3278.68W
Conduit and Conductor Schedule ~(75°C Copper Column)
Tag Description Wire Gauge # of Conductors Conduit Type Conduit Size
1 AP SYSTEMS AC BUS CABLE 12 AWG 1 N/A - Free Air N/A - Free Air
1 Bare Copper Ground (EGC/GEC) 6 AWG 1 N/A - Free Air N/A - Free Air
2 THWN-2 10 AWG 2 EMT 3/4"
2 THWN-2 - Ground 8 AWG 1 EMT 3/4"
(E)PV SYSTEM IS RSD COMPLIANT
3 THWN-2 8 AWG 3 EMT 3/4"
3 THWN-2 - Ground 8 AWG 1 EMT 3/4"
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
240/120V 1Ø, 3W
MAIN BUSS: 225A
MAX BREAKER SIZE:
(225A X 1.2) - 200A = 70.0A
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POWER TO THIS BUILDING IS
ALSO SUPPLIED FROM THE
FOLLOWING SOURCES WITH
DISCONNECTS AS SHOWN
CAUTION:
SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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PV INTERCONNECTION POINT.
LOCATION OF METER MAIN COMBO &
AC DISCONNECT,PV LOAD CENTER.
(N) SOLAR PANELS AND
MICRO-INVERTERS ON
ROOF
LOCATION OF EXISTING STRING
INVERTER & AC DISCONNECT.
(E)PV SYSTEM IS RSD
COMPLIANT
1. NOT ALL PLACARDS SHOWN MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL AHJ. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY PLACARD
REQUIREMENTS WITH LOCAL AHJ BEFORE INSTALLATION.
2. ALL PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE REQUIRED BY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
3. ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE PLACARD SHALL BE METALLIC OR PLASTIC, ENGRAVED OR MACHINE
PRINTED LETTERS IN A CONTRASTING COLOR TO THE PLAQUE. THIS PLAQUE WILL BE ATTCHED BY POP
RIVETS OR SCREWS OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
4. DIRECTORY PLACARD MARKING CONTENT AND FORMAT: RED BACKGROUND, WHITE LETTERING,
MINIMUM 3/8" LETTER HIEGHT, ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, ARIAL OR SIMILAR FONT, NON BOLD, REFLECTIVE
WEATHER RESISTANT MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
PERMANENT SIGNAGE NOTES:
WARNING!
DO NOT RELOCATE THIS
OVERCURRENT DEVICE
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT CONNECTION
LABEL LOCATION:
ADJACENT TO PV BREAKER (IF APPLICABLE).
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 705.12(B)(3)(2)
!
DO NOT ADD LOADS
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
COMBINER PANEL
WARNING
LABEL LOCATION:
PHOTOVOLTAIC AC COMBINER (IF
APPLICABLE).
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 705.12(B)(3)(3)
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
SOLAR ELECTRIC
PV PANELS
TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWITCH TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO SHUT DOWN
PV SYSTEM AND REDUCE
SHOCK HAZARD IN THE
ARRAY.
LABEL LOCATION:
ON OR NO MORE THAT 3 M (10 FT) FROM THE SERVICE
DISCONNECTING MEANS TO WHICH THE PV SYSTEMS
ARE CONNECTED.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
WARNING!
LABEL LOCATION:
INVERTER(S), AC DISCONNECT(S), AC
COMBINER PANEL (IF APPLICABLE).
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 706.15(C)(4) &
690.13(B)
TERMINALS ON LINE AND LOAD
SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN
THE OPEN POSITION
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH
FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
LABEL LOCATION:
UTILITY SERVICE ENTRANCE/METER, INVERTER/DC
DISCONNECT IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL AHJ, OR
OTHER LOCATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL AHJ.
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 690.56(C)(2),
CFC 2022: 1204.5.3
MAXIMUM AC OPERATING CURRENT:
NOMINAL OPERATING AC VOLTAGE:
12.8 AMPS
240.0 VAC
PHOTOVOLTAIC AC DISCONNECT
LABEL LOCATION:
AC DISCONNECT(S), PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM POINT OF
INTERCONNECTION.
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 690.54
WARNING!
THIS EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE
SOURCES. TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES, EXCLUDING
MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT
DEVICE, SHALL NOT EXCEED
AMPACITY OF BUSBAR.
(E)SOLAR PANELS AND
OPTIMIZERS ON THE
ROOF
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1'-6"
3'
1'-6"
3'
SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0"
PV SYSTEM SITE PLAN
PV SYSTEM SIZE:
3.64 kW DC
LEGEND
M METER MAIN COMBO
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
PV INTERCONNECTION POINT.
LOCATION OF METER MAIN COMBO,
AC DISCONNECT,PV LOAD CENTER
MOUNTED ON EXTERIOR WALL OF A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
NEW SOLAR PANELS
DRIVEWAY
(8) SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W)
WITH (4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L
MICROINVERTERS MOUNTED TO THE BACK
OF MODULES MOUNTED ON COMP
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CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
PV-1
LOCATION OF "RAPID SHUTDOWN" AC
DISCONNECT CEC 690.12
ACD
MURPHY AVE
(E) STRUCTURE ON
PROPERTY
INV EXISTING STRING INVERTER
CAL-FIRE ROOF LADDER
ACCESS POINT
1. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED ON
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE.
2. THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE CBC SECTION 1609 TO WITHSTAND A BASIC WIND
SPEED OF 110 MPH (3 SECOND GUST), WIND EXPOSURE C.
3. THE ROOF MEMBERS ARE 2 "X 4" TRUSSES AT 24" ON
CENTER. CONNECTION TO STRUCTURE SHALL NOT BE
WITHIN 11" OF NAILING PLATES.
4. THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION SHALL NOT
OBSTRUCT ANY PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR BUILDING
ROOF VENTS.
5. ALL CONDUCTORS AND CONDUITS MOUNTED ON ROOF
SHALL BE MINIMUM 7/8" ABOVE ROOF SURFACE
(INCLUDING CABLES UNDERNEATH MODULES AND
RACKING).
6. ROOF ACCESS POINTS SHALL BE PROVIDED PER THE
FOLLOWING (CRC R324.6, CBC 3111.3.4)
6.1. LOCATED IN AREAS NOT REQUIRING PLACEMENT OF
GROUND LADDERS OVER OPENINGS SUCH AS DOORS
OR WINDOWS.
6.2. LOCATED AT STRONG POINTS OF CONSTRUCTION IN
LOCATIONS WHERE ACCESS POINT DOES NOT
CONFLICT WITH OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS:
TREES, WIRES, OR SIGNS.
7. SETBACKS AT RIDGES CAN BE REDUCED TO 18 INCHES IN
COMPLIANCE WITH 2022 CFC/2021 IFC 1205.2.1.2
TOTAL PLAN VIEW AREA = 2393 SQFT
TOTAL PV AREA FOR NEW SYSTEM = 8(82.44 IN)(40.86 IN)/(144
IN^2) = 187.14 SQFT =(187.14 SQFT/ 2393 SQFT)100 = 7.82%
TOTAL PV AREA FOR EXISTING SYSTEM
=16(69 IN)(34 IN)/(144 IN^2) = 260.66 SQFT
=(260.66SQFT/ 2393 SQFT)100 = 10.89%
TOTAL PV AREA FOR NEW AND EXISTING SYSTEM.
(187.14+260.66) SQFT/ 2393 SQFT = 18.71%
TOTAL PV AREA POPULATES 18.71% OF TOTAL PLAN
VIEW AREA AND IS WITHIN THE 33% REQUIREMENT.
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Roof Azimuth: 270 °
Roof Ti lt: 19 °
Roof Section 2
INV
CAL-FIRE ROOF LADDER
ACCESS POINT
PROPERTY LINE
Roof Azimuth: 180°
Roof Tilt: 19°
Roof Section 1
ACD
PROPERTY LINE
PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINE
CAL-FIRE ROOF LADDER
ACCESS POINT
LC
LC PV LOAD CENTER
Signed: 01/25/2023
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SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
PV SYSTEM MOUNTING DETAILS
EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL FOR
COMP SHINGLE @ 72" O.C. MAX
PROPOSED EVEREST
CROSSRAIL RACKING
PROPOSED SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W)
PV SOLAR MODULES
EXISTING 2 "X 4" ROOF
TRUSSES @ 24"O.C.
SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
PV-2
EXISTING COMP SHINGLE
ROOF
Roof Azimuth: 180°
Roof Tilt: 19°
Roof Section 1
Roof Azimuth: 270 °
Roof Tilt: 19°
Roof Section 2
Signed: 01/25/2023
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CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
D4 DETAIL (TRANSVERSE)
NOT TO SCALE D5 DETAIL (LONGITUDINAL)
NOT TO SCALE
D1 RACKING DETAIL (TRANSVERSE)
NOT TO SCALE
D3 RACKING DETAIL (TOP)
NOT TO SCALE
D2 RACKING DETAIL (LONGITUDINAL)
NOT TO SCALE
1. ROOF MATERIAL: COMP SHINGLE
2. ROOF STRUCTURE: TRUSSES
3. ATTACHMENT TYPE: EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL
4. MODULE MANUFACTURER: SOLAREVER
5. MODULE MODEL: SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W)
6. MODULE LENGTH: 82.44''
7. MODULE WIDTH: 40.86"
8. MODULE WEIGHT: 51.8 LBS.
9. SEE SHEET S-1 FOR DIMENSION(S)
10. MIN. FIRE OFFSET: 18"
11. TRUSSES SPACING: 24" O.C.
12. TRUSSES SIZE: 2 "X 4" NOMINAL
13. LAG BOLT DIAMETER: 5/16 IN.
14. LAG BOLT EMBEDMENT: 2.5 IN.
15. TOTAL # OF ATTACHMENTS: 17
16. TOTAL AREA: 187.14 SQ. FT.
17. TOTAL WEIGHT: 414.40 LBS.
18. WEIGHT PER ATTACHMENT: 24.38 LBS.
19. DISTRIBUTED LOAD: 2.21 PSF
20. MAX. HORIZONTAL STANDOFF: 72 IN.
21. MAX. VERTICAL STANDOFF:
LANDSCAPE: 23 IN., PORTRAIT: 58 IN.
22. STANDOFF STAGGERING: YES
23. RAIL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL
(OR EQUIV.):EVEREST CROSSRAIL
24. RAIL WEIGHT: 0.436 PLF.
25. MAX. TRUSSES SPAN: 12 FT.
26. MODULE CLEARANCE: 3 IN. MIN., 6 IN. MAX.
PV-3
Signed: 01/25/2023
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SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
S-1
Signed: 01/25/2023
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SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
S-2
Signed: 01/25/2023
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SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
S-3
Signed: 01/25/2023
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SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
S-4
Signed: 01/25/2023
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76 North Meadowbrook Drive
Scott E. Wyssling, PE Alpine, UT 84004
Cole D. Larsen, SE, PE office (201) 874-3483
Gregory T. Elvestad, PE swyssling@wysslingconsulting.com
January 25, 2023
Green World Renewable Energy
4408 Ritchie Highway
Baltimore, MD 21225
Re: Engineering Services
Wiggs Residence
3701 South Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA
3.640 kW System
To Whom It May Concern:
We have received information regarding solar panel installation on the roof of the above referenced
structure. Our evaluation of the structure is to verify the existing capacity of the roof system and its ability
to support the additional loads imposed by the proposed solar system.
A. Site Assessment Information
1. Site visit documentation identifying attic information including size and spacing of framing
for the existing roof structure.
2. Design drawings of the proposed system including a site plan, roof plan and connection
details for the solar panels. This information will be utilized for approval and construction
of the proposed system.
B. Description of Structure:
Roof Framing: Assumed prefabricated wood trusses at 24” on center. All truss members
are constructed of 2x4 dimensional lumber.
Roof Material: Composite Asphalt Shingles
Roof Slopes: 19 degrees
Attic Access: Inaccessible
Foundation: Permanent
C. Loading Criteria Used
• Dead Load
o Existing Roofing and framing = 7 psf
o New Solar Panels and Racking = 3 psf
o TOTAL = 10 PSF
•Live Load = 20 psf (reducible) – 0 psf at locations of solar panels
• Ground Snow Load = 0 psf
•Wind Load based on ASCE 7-16
o Ultimate Wind Speed = 110 mph (based on Risk Category II)
o Exposure Category C
Analysis performed of the existing roof structure utilizing the above loading criteria is in accordance
with the 2022 California Residential Code, including provisions allowing existing structures to not
require strengthening if the new loads do not exceed existing design loads by 105% for gravity
elements and 110% for seismic elements. This analysis indicates that the existing framing will
support the additional panel loading without damage, if installed correctly.
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D. Solar Panel Anchorage
1. The solar panels shall be mounted in accordance with the most recent K2 Systems installation
manual. If during solar panel installation, the roof framing members appear unstable or deflect non -
uniformly, our office should be notified before proceeding with the installation.
2. The maximum allowable withdrawal force for a 5/16” lag screw is 298 lbs per inch of penetration as
identified in the National Design Standards (NDS) of timber construction specifications. Based on
two screws with a minimum penetration depth of 2½”, the allowable capacity per connection is
greater than the design withdrawal force (demand). Considering the variable factors for the existing
roof framing and installation tolerances, the connection usin g two 5/16” diameter lag screw with a
minimum of 2½” embedment will be adequate and will include a sufficient factor of safety.
3. Considering the wind speed, roof slopes, size and spacing of framing members, and condition of
the roof, the panel supports shall be placed no greater than 72” on center.
Based on the above evaluation, this office certifies that with the racking and mounting specified, the existing
roof system will adequately support the additional loading imposed by the solar system. This evaluation is in
conformance with the 2022 CRC, current industry standards and practice, and is based on information supplied
to us at the time of this report.
Should you have any questions regarding the above or if you require further information do not hesitate to
contact me.
Very truly yours,
Scott E. Wyssling, PE
California License No. 83664
Signed: 01/25/2023
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Wyssling Consulting
76 N. Meadowbrook Drive
Alpine, UT 84004
(201) 874-3483
swyssling@wysslingconsulting.com
Existing Wiggs Residence
Roof Dead Load 3701 South Sycamore Street
2.0 psf Composite Shingle Santa Ana, CA
1.6 psf 1/2" Plywood Sheathing
4.0 psf 2x4 Trusses @ 24 in. o.c.
1.0 psf Ceiling, Mechanical, Electrical
0.3 psf Miscellaneous
8.9 psf TOTAL
Second Floor Dead Load
0 psf Floor Finishes
0 psf 1 1/8" Subfloor Sheathing
0 psf Joists @ 16' o.c.
0 psf Partitions
0 psf Ceiling, Mechanical, Electrical
0 psf Miscellaneous
0 psf TOTAL
Roof Live Load Floor Live Load
20 psf 0 psf
Roof Snow Load
Ground SnowLoad= 0 psf (to be divided by cosine of roof angle for horizontal projection ASCE 7 Sec. 7.4)
pf = 0.7 Ce Ct I pg = 0 psf Ce = 1, Ct = 1.1 Flat Roof Snow Load (ASCE 7-16 Eq. 7.3-1)
Cs = 0.93 ASCE 7-16 Figure 7.4-1
Additional
Roof Dead Load - New Solar Panels
3 psf
Roof Live Load at Solar Panels
0 psf
Roof Snow Load at Solar Panels
0 psf Sloped Roof Snow Load (ASCE 7-16 Eq. 7.4-1)
Total
Total Existing Roof Load = (DLROOF + Max(LLROOF or S)) AreaROOF
69158 lbs
Total New Roof Load = (DLROOF + DLADD + Max(LLROOF or S)) AreaROOF
65885 lbs
Change in Demand = (Total New Roof Load - Existing Roof Load) / Existing Roof Load
-4.73%
2021 IEBC Section 805.2 states:
"Any existing gravity load-carrying structural element for which an alteration causes an increase in design gravity load
of more than 5 percent shall be strengthened, supplemented, replaced or otherwise altered as needed to carry the
increased gravity load required by this code for new structures."
Gravity Loads
Total New Gravity Loads are less than Existing Loads. OK
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Wyssling Consulting
76 N. Meadowbrook Drive
Alpine, UT 84004
(201) 874-3483
swyssling@wysslingconsulting.com
V = 110 Basic Wind Speed Wiggs Residence
Exposure C ASCE 7-16, Section 26.7 3701 South Sycamore Street
Kz = 0.85 Velocity Pressure Coefficient, ASCE 7-16, Figure 26.10-1 Santa Ana, CA
Kzt = 1 Topographic Factor, ASCE 7-16, Section 26.8.2
Kd = 0.85 Directionality Factor, ASCE 7-16, Section 26.6
Ke = 0.996 Ground Elevation Factor, ASCE 7-16, Section 26.9
qh = 22.3 psf qh = 0.00256KzKztKdKeV2 (ASCE 7-16 Eq. 26.10-1)
Roof Angle = 19 deg
Roof Type Gable
sanchor = 72 in Horizontal spacing of roof anchors
Atrib = 20.61 sf Panel Area tributary to each roof anchor
GCp External Pressure Coefficient, ASCE 7-16, Figure 30.3-2
Roof Zone Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
-1.99 -1.99 -2.91 -2.91 -2.91 -3.39
ga = 0.75 Pressure Equalization Factor, ASCE 7-16 Figure 29.4.-8
gE = 1.00 Edge Array Factor, ASCE 29.4.4 edges < 0.5*building height, and panel spacing < 4ft.
pnet = qhGCpgEga = Design Wind Pressure, ASCE 7-16, Equation 29.4-7
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
-33 psf -33 psf -49 psf -49 psf -49 psf -57 psf Min Pressure = -16 psf
Use 33 psf Use 33 psf Use 49 psf Use 49 psf Use 49 psf Use 57 psf ULTIMATE
x 0.6 = 20 psf 20 psf 29 psf 29 psf 29 psf 34 psf ALLOWABLE
Connection to Existing Roof Framing
F.S. = 1 Additional Factor of Safety applied to withdrawl force, if desired
Atrib = 20.6 ft2
DLpanel = 3 psf
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
Wuplift = 33 psf 33 psf 49 psf 49 psf 49 psf 57 psf
Plag = F.S. x Atrib x (0.6D - 0.6W) = Withdrawl force for each roof anchor
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
-381.5 lbs -381.5 lbs -573.0 lbs -573.0 lbs -573.0 lbs -671.8 lbs
Connection Capacity
db = 5/16 in Lag Screw diameter
Dpen = 2 1/2 in Lag Screw penetration into existing framing member
No. of Screws 2 Screws per Connection
Species of wood framing
CD = 1.6 Load Duration Factor for Wind Loading, NDS Table 2.3.2
Ct = 0.7 Temperature Factor, NDS Table 10.3.4
W = 266 lb/in Withdrawl Capacity, NDS Equation 11.2-1
W' = CD x Ct x W = 298 lb/in Adjusted withdrawl value
Pallow = Dpen x W' = 1490 lbs (Using (2) screws per connection)
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
DEMAND = 382 lbs 382 lbs 573 lbs 573 lbs 573 lbs 672 lbs
CAPACITY = 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs
up to72in ok up to72in ok up to72in ok up to72in ok up to72in ok up to72in ok
This analysis calculates the
capacity of the lag screws
only. For capacity of the
complete mounting system,
please see manufacturer's
recommendations.
Douglas Fir-Larch
Wind Uplift
Rooftop Solar Panels Parallel to Roof Surface
ASCE 7-16, Section 29.4.4
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SHEET #
T-1
T-2
PV-1
PV-2
PV-3
E-1
E-2
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
SHEET NAME
COVER SHEET
PLAN NOTES
SITE PLAN LAYOUT
ATTACHMENT DETAILS
MOUNTING DETAILS
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
WARNING LABELS
SPEC SHEET
SPEC SHEET
SPEC SHEET
SPEC SHEET
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER
NAME:MARTHA WIGGS
PHONE:-
CONTRACTOR
NAME:SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION
PHONE:(559)442-9887
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
OCCUPANCY: R-3
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
ZONING: RESIDENTIAL
GROUND SNOW LOAD: 0 PSF
WIND EXPOSURE: C
WIND SPEED: 110 MPH
APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS
2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (ENERGY)
2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CALGREEN)
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC)
COORDINATES:
33.697984, -117.869310
SHEET
CONTRACTOR
SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
T-1
AERIAL VIEW
WIGGS RESIDENCE
NEW PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
PROJECT - 3.640 kW DC /
3.072 kW AC
TYPE OF
INTERCONNECTION: BACKFEED BREAKER IN THE MSP
SCOPE OF WORK
SYSTEM SIZE: STC: 8 X 455W = 3.640kW
PTC: 8 X 424.7W = 3.398kW
(8)SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W) MODULES
(4)AP SYSTEM DS3-L MICROINVERTERS
(1)60A KNIFE AC DISCONNECT
(1)100A PV LOAD CENTER
MSP UPGRADE: YES, TO 225A/200A
MAIN BREAKER DERATE: NO
RACKING & MOUNTING
PV ATTACHMENT TYPE: EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL FOR COMP SHINGLE ROOF
RACKING TYPE: EVEREST CROSSRAIL- ROOF
MOUNT RACKING HARDWARE
Signed: 01/25/2023
The scope of the plans is for the installation of the solar photovoltaic system only
and the approval is subject to compliance with all applicable city and state codes
and regulations regarding construction. The approval of the plans does not
constitute any certification of the accuracy, completeness, or building permit status
of the existing buildings and structures as shown.
REVISION TO
20178630
Issued 02/22/23
20179836
Issued 07/17/23
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CONTRACTOR
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3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:6/9/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
T-2
1.1. PROJECT NOTES:
1.2. THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC) ARTICLE 690, ALL MANUFACTURER’S LISTING AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE RELEVANT CODES AS SPECIFIED
BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION’S (AHJ) APPLICABLE CODES.
1.3. THE UTILITY INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION MUST BE APPROVED AND
PV SYSTEM INSPECTED PRIOR TO PARALLEL OPERATION
1.4. GROUND FAULT DETECTION AND INTERRUPTION (GFDI) DEVICE IS
INTEGRATED WITH THE MICROINVERTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2022 CEC
690.41(B)
1.5. ALL PV SYSTEM COMPONENTS; MODULES, UTILITY-INTERACTIVE
INVERTERS, AND SOURCE CIRCUIT COMBINER BOXES ARE IDENTIFIED AND
LISTED FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY 2022 CEC 690.4
PV MODULES: UL1703, IEC61730, AND IEC61215, AND NFPA 70
CLASS C FIRE INVERTERS: UL 1741 CERTIFIED, IEEE 1547, 929, 519
COMBINER BOX(ES): UL 1703 OR UL 1741 ACCESSORY
1.6. MAX DC VOLTAGE CALCULATED USING MANUFACTURER PROVIDED TEMP
COEFFICIENT FOR VOC. IF UNAVAILABLE, MAX DC VOLTAGE CALCULATED
ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.7.
1.7. ALL INVERTERS, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES, PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, AND
SOURCE CIRCUIT COMBINERS INTENDED FOR USE IN A PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER SYSTEM WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND LISTED FOR THE APPLICATION
PER 690.4 (D). SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ANY INSTRUCTIONS
FROM LISTING OR LABELING [ 2022 CEC 110.3].
1.8. ALL SIGNAGE TO BE PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING
CODE. IF EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT, IT SHALL BE UV RESISTANT. ALL
PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE WILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY THE CEC
AND AHJ.
1.9. SCOPE OF WORK:
1.10. PRIME CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN AND
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE GRID-TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM RETROFIT.
PRIME CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING EXISTING
ONSITE REQUIREMENTS TO DESIGN, SPECIFY, AND INSTALL THE
EXTERIOR ROOF-MOUNTED PORTION OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
1.11. WORK INCLUDES:
1.12. PV ROOF ATTACHMENTS - EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL FOR COMP SHINGLE ROOF
1.13. PV RACKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION - EVEREST CROSSRAIL ROOF MOUNT
RACKING HARDWARE
1.14. PV MODULE AND INVERTER INSTALLATION - SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144
(455W) MODULES / AP SYSTEM DS3-L MICROINVERTERS
1.15. PV EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
1.16. PV SYSTEM WIRING TO A ROOF-MOUNTED JUNCTION BOX
1.17. PV LOAD CENTERS (IF INCLUDED)
1.18. PV METERING/MONITORING (IF INCLUDED)
1.19. PV DISCONNECTS
1.20. PV GROUNDING ELECTRODE & BONDING TO (E) GEC
1.21. PV FINAL COMMISSIONING
1.22. (E) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RETROFIT FOR PV
1.23. SIGNAGE PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODE
1.24. SITE NOTES:
1.25. A LADDER WILL BE IN PLACE FOR INSPECTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA
REGULATIONS.
1.26. THE PV MODULES ARE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM IS A UTILITY INTERACTIVE SYSTEM WITH NO STORAGE
BATTERIES.
1.27. THE SOLAR PV INSTALLATION WILL NOT OBSTRUCT ANY PLUMBING,
MECHANICAL, OR BUILDING ROOF VENTS.
1.28. PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND
PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS PER SECTION
2022 CEC 110.26.
1.29. ROOF COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CODE AND THE APPROVED MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS SUCH THAT THE ROOF COVERING SERVES TO PROTECT
THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE.
1.30. EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS:
1.31. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL MEET MINIMUM SETBACKS AS REQUIRED BY 2022 CEC
110.26.
1.32. WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT MUST BE RATED FOR
EXPECTED OPERATING TEMPERATURE AS SPECIFIED BY 2022 CEC 690.31 (A),(C)
AND CEC TABLES 310.15 (B)(2)(A) AND 310.15 (B)(3)(C)
1.33. JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES PERMITTED INSTALLED UNDER PV MODULES
ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.34.
1.34. ADDITIONAL AC DISCONNECT(S) SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE THE
INVERTER IS NOT WITHIN SIGHT OF THE AC SERVICING DISCONNECT .
1.35. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC APPLICABLE CODES.
1.36. ALL COMPONENTS ARE LISTED FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND RATED FOR
OUTDOOR USAGE WHEN APPROPRIATE.
1.37. STRUCTURAL NOTES:
1.38. RACKING SYSTEM
1.39. PV ARRAY WILL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO CODE-COMPLIANT
INSTALLATION MANUAL. TOP CLAMPS REQUIRE A DESIGNATED SPACE BETWEEN
MODULES, AND RAILS MUST ALSO EXTEND
1.40. A MINIMUM DISTANCE BEYOND EITHER EDGE OF THE ARRAY/SUBARRAY,
ACCORDING TO RAIL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
1.41. JUNCTION BOX WILL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS. IF ROOF-PENETRATING TYPE, IT SHALL BE FLASHED SEALED
PER LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.42. ROOFTOP PENETRATIONS FOR PV RACEWAY WILL BE COMPLETED AND
SEALED WITH APPROVED CHEMICAL SEALANT PER CODE BY A LICENSED
CONTRACTOR.
1.43. ALL PV RELATED ROOF ATTACHMENTS TO BE SPACED NO GREATER THAN
THE SPAN DISTANCE SPECIFIED BY THE RACKING MANUFACTURER.
1.44. WHEN POSSIBLE, ALL PV RELATED RACKING ATTACHMENTS WILL BE
STAGGERED AMONGST THE ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS.
1.45. WIRING & CONDUIT NOTES:
1.46. ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE WILL BE LISTED AND APPROVED FOR THEIR
PURPOSE. CONDUIT AND WIRE SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM
CODE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING.
1.47. CONDUCTORS SIZED ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.8, 2022 CEC 690.7.
1.48. VOLTAGE DROP LIMITED TO 1.5%.
1.49. DC WIRING LIMITED TO MODULE FOOTPRINT. MICROINVERTER WIRING
SYSTEMS SHALL BE LOCATED AND SECURED UNDER THE ARRAY WITH
SUITABLE WIRING CLIPS.
1.50. AC CONDUCTORS COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS: PHASE A OR L1-
BLACK PHASE B OR L2- RED, OR OTHER CONVENTION IF THREE PHASE
PHASE C OR L3- BLUE, YELLOW, ORANGE**, OR OTHER CONVENTION
NEUTRAL- WHITE OR GREY IN 4-WIRE DELTA CONNECTED SYSTEMS THE
PHASE WITH HIGHER VOLTAGE TO BE MARKED ORANGE [2022 CEC 110.15
1.51. GROUNDING NOTES:
1.52. GROUNDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE LISTED FOR THEIR
PURPOSE, AND GROUNDING DEVISES EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL
BE RATED FOR SUCH USE.
1.53. PV EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.43 AND
MINIMUM 2022 CEC TABLE 250.122.
1.54. METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES, MODULE RACKING, AND ENCLOSURES
CONSIDERED GROUNDED IN ACCORDING WITH 2022 CEC 250.134 AND 2022
250.136(A).
1.55. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDING TO
CEC 690.45 AND MICROINVERTER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
1.56. EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING WEEB GROUNDING CLIPS AS
SHOWN IN MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVED BY THE
AHJ. IF WEEBS ARE NOT USED, MODULE GROUNDING LUGS MUST BE
INSTALLED AT THE SPECIFIED GROUNDING LUG HOLES PER THE
MANUFACTURERS' INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
1.57. THE GROUNDING CONNECTION TO A MODULE SHALL BE ARRANGED SUCH
THAT THE REMOVAL OF A MODULE DOES NOT INTERRUPT A GROUNDING
CONDUCTOR TO ANOTHER MODULE.
1.58. GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS, IF INSULATED, SHALL BE
COLORED GREEN OR MARKED GREEN IF #4 AWG OR LARGER [2022 CEC
250.119]
1.59. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH CEC 690.47 AND
CEC 250.50 THROUGH 250.106. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE, OR
INADEQUATE, A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM PROVIDED ACCORDING TO
CEC 250, CEC 690.47 AND AHJ.
1.60. GROUND-FAULT DETECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH CEC 690.41 IN GENERAL
AND CEC 690.41 (A)(1) SPECIFICALLY.
1.61. DISCONNECTION AND OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION NOTES:
1.62. DISCONNECTING SWITCHES SHALL BE WIRED SUCH THAT WHEN THE
SWITCH IS OPENED THE CONDUCTORS REMAINING ENERGIZED ARE
CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS MARKED “LINE SIDE” (TYPICALLY THE
UPPER TERMINALS).
1.63. DISCONNECTS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED UTILITY PERSONNEL, BE
LOCKABLE, AND BE A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH
1.64. RAPID SHUTDOWN OF ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS BEYOND 1 FT OF PV
ARRAY OR 5 FT INSIDE A BUILDING WITHIN 10 SECONDS. CONTROLLED
CONDUCTORS ≤30V AND ≤240VA [CEC 690.12(B)]. LOCATION OF LABEL
ACCORDING TO AHJ
1.65. ALL OCPD RATINGS AND TYPES SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO CEC 690.8,
690.9, AND 240.
1.66. EQUIPMENT THAT IS LISTED, LABELED, OR BOTH SHALL BE INSTALLED AND
USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THE LISTING
OR LABELING. CEC 110.3(B).
1.67. IF REQUIRED BY AHJ, SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT
PROTECTION ACCORDING TO CEC 690.11 AND UL1699B.
1.68. INTERCONNECTION NOTES:
1.69. LOAD-SIDE INTERCONNECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [2022 CEC
705.12]
1.70. THE SUM OF THE UTILITY OCPD AND INVERTER CONTINUOUS INPUT MAY
NOT EXCEED 120% OF BUSBAR RATING [2022 CEC 705.12(B)(3)(2)].
1.71. WHEN SUM OF THE PV SOURCES EQUALS >100% OF BUSBAR RATING, PV
DEDICATED BACKFFED BREAKERS MUST BE LOCATED OPPOSITE END OF
THE BUS FROM THE UTILITY SOURCE OCPD [2022 CEC 705.12(B)(3)(2)].
1.72. AT MULTIPLE PV OUTPUT COMBINER PANEL, TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR.
HOWEVER, THE COMBINED OVERCURRENT DEVICE MAY BE EXCLUDED
ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 705.12 (B)(3)(3).
1.73. SUPPLY SIDE TAP INTERCONNECTION ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 705.11 WITH
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2022 CEC 230.42
1.74. BACKFEEDING BREAKER FOR UTILITY-INTERACTIVE INVERTER OUTPUT IS
EXEMPT FROM ADDITIONAL FASTENING [2022 CEC 705.12(E)].
Signed: 01/25/2023
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(N) VISIBLE
LOCKABLE
2 POLE 30A
'KNIFE' AC
DISCONNECT
AC
DISCONNECT
TO BE LOCATED
WITHIN 10' OF
METER
M
POINT OF
DELIVERY AND
INTERCONNECTION
N
(E) GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
OR (UFER)
EXISTING
240V/100A
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
SINGLE PHASE
100A
BACKFEED
BREAKER
20A
4
(N) 240V/200A
SUB SERVICE PANEL
SINGLE PHASE
3
N
100A
20A
EXISTING WIRE
G G
L1
N
L2
(E) (16) EXISTING SOLAR MODULES
(E) JUNCTION BOX
WITH IRREVERSIBLE
GROUND SPLICE
G
ST
R
I
N
G
#
1
ST
R
I
N
G
#
2
PV CIRCUIT 2: 8 MODULES/PARALLEL
PV CIRCUIT 1: 8 MODULES/PARALLEL
EXISTING WIRE
EXISTING WIRE
RO
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GR
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V
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2(N) JUNCTION BOX
WITH IRREVERSIBLE
GROUND SPLICE
NOTE: IN BETWEEN EACH ARRAY THE EMT IS USED AS THE
GROUNDING / BONDING, GROUND CLAMPS ARE AT EACH
END OF THE EMT CONDUIT WITH THE WIRE THEN FREE
AIR'D TO THE GROUND CLAMP ON THE RACKING RAIL
(N) (8) SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W) MODULES
WITH (4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L MICRO-INVERTER
ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF MODULE.
1
PV CIRCUIT 1: 8 MODULES/PARALLEL [(4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L 2 IN 1]
11 2
(E) STRING INVERTER
ALL EXISTING LOADS
RELOCATED FROM MAIN
SERVICE PANEL TO NEW
SUB SERVICE PANEL
7 8
(E) VISIBLE
LOCKABLE
2 POLE 30A
'KNIFE' AC
DISCONNECT
N
N
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CA 92707
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DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
E-1
DESIGN TEMPERATURES
ASHRAE EXTREME LOW -2°C
ASHRAE 2% HIGH 37°C
PV Module Ratings @ STC
Module Make/Model
SOLAREVER
SE-166*83-455M-144
(455W) MODULE
Max Power-Point Current (Imp)10.96A
Max Power-Point Voltage (Vmp)41.51V
Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc)49.35V
Short-Circuit Current (Isc)11.41A
Max Series Fuse (OCPD)20A
Nominal Maximum Power at STC (Pmax)455W
Maximum System Voltage 1500V
Voc Temperature Coefficient -0.29% /°C
SUB SERVICE PANEL
240/120V 1Ø, 3W
MAIN BUSS: 200A
MAX BREAKER SIZE:
(200A X 1.2) - 100A = 140A
Inverter Ratings
Inverter Make/Model AP SYSTEM DS3-L
Max DC Volt Rating 60V
Peak Output Power 768W
Max Nominal Voltage 240V
Max AC Current 3.2A
Max OCPD Rating 20A
SYSTEM SUMMARY
INVERTERS PER BRANCH 4
MAX AC CURRENT 12.8A
MAX AC OUTPUT POWER 3072W
ARRAY STC POWER
ARRAY PTC POWER
MAX AC CURRENT
MAX AC POWER
DERATED (CEC) AC POWER
METER # 222013010019
BRANCH #1
3640W
3397.60W
12.8A
3072W
3278.68W
Conduit and Conductor Schedule ~(75°C Copper Column)
Tag Description Wire Gauge # of Conductors Conduit Type Conduit Size
1 PV WIRES 10 AWG 1 N/A - Free Air N/A - Free Air
1 Bare Copper Ground (EGC/GEC) 6 AWG 1 N/A - Free Air N/A - Free Air
2 THWN-2 10 AWG 2 EMT 3/4"
2 THWN-2 - Ground 8 AWG 1 EMT 3/4"
(E) PV SYSTEM IS RSD COMPLIANT
3 THWN-2 10 AWG 3 EMT 3/4"
3 THWN-2 - Ground 8 AWG 1 EMT 3/4"
4 THWN-2 3 AWG 3 EMT 1-1/4"
4 THWN-2 - Ground 6 AWG 1 EMT 1-1/4"
NOTE:TOTAL AMPERAGE RATING OF
ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES SUMMED
UP IN THE MAIN PANEL EXCLUDING
MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE,
SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUS
BAR NEC 2017 705.12(D)(2)(3)(c)
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02/23/23
N
1. NOT ALL PLACARDS SHOWN MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL AHJ. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY PLACARD
REQUIREMENTS WITH LOCAL AHJ BEFORE INSTALLATION.
2. ALL PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE REQUIRED BY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
3. ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE PLACARD SHALL BE METALLIC OR PLASTIC, ENGRAVED OR MACHINE
PRINTED LETTERS IN A CONTRASTING COLOR TO THE PLAQUE. THIS PLAQUE WILL BE ATTCHED BY POP
RIVETS OR SCREWS OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
4. DIRECTORY PLACARD MARKING CONTENT AND FORMAT: RED BACKGROUND, WHITE LETTERING,
MINIMUM 3/8" LETTER HIEGHT, ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, ARIAL OR SIMILAR FONT, NON BOLD, REFLECTIVE
WEATHER RESISTANT MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
PERMANENT SIGNAGE NOTES:
WARNING!
DO NOT RELOCATE THIS
OVERCURRENT DEVICE
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT CONNECTION
LABEL LOCATION:
ADJACENT TO PV BREAKER (IF APPLICABLE).
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 705.12(B)(2)(3)(b)
!
DO NOT ADD LOADS
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
COMBINER PANEL
WARNING
LABEL LOCATION:
PHOTOVOLTAIC AC COMBINER (IF
APPLICABLE).
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 705.12(B)(2)(3)(c),
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
SOLAR ELECTRIC
PV PANELS
TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWITCH TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO SHUT DOWN
PV SYSTEM AND REDUCE
SHOCK HAZARD IN THE
ARRAY.
LABEL LOCATION:
ON OR NO MORE THAT 3 M (10 FT) FROM THE SERVICE
DISCONNECTING MEANS TO WHICH THE PV SYSTEMS
ARE CONNECTED.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
WARNING!
LABEL LOCATION:
INVERTER(S), AC DISCONNECT(S), AC
COMBINER PANEL (IF APPLICABLE).
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 690.13(B)
TERMINALS ON LINE AND LOAD
SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN
THE OPEN POSITION
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH
FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
LABEL LOCATION:
UTILITY SERVICE ENTRANCE/METER, INVERTER/DC
DISCONNECT IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL AHJ, OR
OTHER LOCATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL AHJ.
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 690.56(C)(3),
CFC 2022: 1204.5.3
POWER TO THIS BUILDING IS
ALSO SUPPLIED FROM THE
FOLLOWING SOURCES WITH
DISCONNECTS AS SHOWN
CAUTION:
MAXIMUM AC OPERATING CURRENT:
NOMINAL OPERATING AC VOLTAGE:
AMPS
240.0 VAC
PHOTOVOLTAIC AC DISCONNECT
LABEL LOCATION:
AC DISCONNECT(S), PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM POINT OF
INTERCONNECTION.
PER CODE(S): CEC 2022: 690.54
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SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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LOCATION OF SUB SERVICE PANEL &
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LOCATION OF METER MAIN
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MAXIMUM AC OPERATING CURRENT
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NOMINAL OPERATING AC VOLTAGE:
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PV SYSTEM SIZE:
3.64 kW DC
LEGEND
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CONSTRUCTION NOTES
PV INTERCONNECTION POINT.
LOCATION OF SUB SERVICE PANEL,
AC DISCONNECT MOUNTED ON
EXTERIOR WALL OF A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE.
NEW SOLAR PANELS
DRIVEWAY
(8) SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W)
WITH (4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L MICROINVERTERS
MOUNTED TO THE BACK OF MODULES MOUNTED
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3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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LOCATION OF "RAPID SHUTDOWN" AC
DISCONNECT CEC 690.12
ACDSSP
MURPHY AVE
INV EXISTING STRING INVERTER
SSP SUB SERVICE PANEL
CAL-FIRE ROOF LADDER
ACCESS POINT
1. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED ON
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE.
2. THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE CBC SECTION 1609 TO WITHSTAND A BASIC WIND
SPEED OF 110 MPH (3 SECOND GUST), WIND EXPOSURE C.
3. THE ROOF MEMBERS ARE 2 "X 4" TRUSSES AT 24" ON
CENTER. CONNECTION TO STRUCTURE SHALL NOT BE
WITHIN 11" OF NAILING PLATES.
4. THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION SHALL NOT
OBSTRUCT ANY PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR BUILDING
ROOF VENTS.
5. ALL CONDUCTORS AND CONDUITS MOUNTED ON ROOF
SHALL BE MINIMUM 7/8" ABOVE ROOF SURFACE
(INCLUDING CABLES UNDERNEATH MODULES AND
RACKING).
6. ROOF ACCESS POINTS SHALL BE PROVIDED PER THE
FOLLOWING (CRC R324.7.1, CBC 3111.2.1)
6.1. LOCATED IN AREAS NOT REQUIRING PLACEMENT OF
GROUND LADDERS OVER OPENINGS SUCH AS DOORS
OR WINDOWS.
6.2. LOCATED AT STRONG POINTS OF CONSTRUCTION IN
LOCATIONS WHERE ACCESS POINT DOES NOT
CONFLICT WITH OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS:
TREES, WIRES, OR SIGNS.
7. SETBACKS AT RIDGES CAN BE REDUCED TO 18 INCHES IN
COMPLIANCE WITH 2022 CFC/2022 IFC 1204.2.1.2
TOTAL PLAN VIEW AREA = 2393 SQFT
TOTAL PV AREA FOR NEW SYSTEM = 8(82.44 IN)(40.86 IN)/(144
IN^2) = 187.14 SQFT =(187.14 SQFT/ 2393 SQFT)100 = 7.82%
TOTAL PV AREA FOR EXISTING SYSTEM
=16(69 IN)(34 IN)/(144 IN^2) = 260.66 SQFT
=(260.66SQFT/ 2393 SQFT)100 = 10.89%
TOTAL PV AREA FOR NEW AND EXISTING SYSTEM.
(187.14+260.66) SQFT/ 2393 SQFT = 18.71%
TOTAL PV AREA POPULATES 18.71% OF TOTAL PLAN
VIEW AREA AND IS WITHIN THE 33% REQUIREMENT.
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Roof Azimuth: 270 °
Roof Ti lt: 19 °
Roof Section 2
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ACCESS POINT
PROPERTY LINE
Roof Azimuth: 180°
Roof Tilt: 19°
Roof Section 1
ACD
PROPERTY LINE
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PV SYSTEM MOUNTING DETAILS
EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL FOR
COMP SHINGLE @ 72" O.C. MAX
PROPOSED EVEREST
CROSSRAIL RACKING
PROPOSED SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W)
PV SOLAR MODULES
EXISTING 2 "X 4" ROOF
TRUSSES @ 24"O.C.
SHEET
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SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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EXISTING COMP SHINGLE
ROOF
Roof Azimuth: 180°
Roof Tilt: 19°
Roof Section 1
Roof Azimuth: 270 °
Roof Tilt: 19°
Roof Section 2
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3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
D4 DETAIL (TRANSVERSE)
NOT TO SCALE D5 DETAIL (LONGITUDINAL)
NOT TO SCALE
D1 RACKING DETAIL (TRANSVERSE)
NOT TO SCALE
D3 RACKING DETAIL (TOP)
NOT TO SCALE
D2 RACKING DETAIL (LONGITUDINAL)
NOT TO SCALE
1. ROOF MATERIAL: COMP SHINGLE
2. ROOF STRUCTURE: TRUSSES
3. ATTACHMENT TYPE: EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL
4. MODULE MANUFACTURER: SOLAREVER
5. MODULE MODEL: SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W)
6. MODULE LENGTH: 82.44''
7. MODULE WIDTH: 40.86"
8. MODULE WEIGHT: 51.8 LBS.
9. SEE SHEET S-1 FOR DIMENSION(S)
10. MIN. FIRE OFFSET: 18"
11. TRUSSES SPACING: 24" O.C.
12. TRUSSES SIZE: 2 "X 4" NOMINAL
13. LAG BOLT DIAMETER: 5/16 IN.
14. LAG BOLT EMBEDMENT: 2.5 IN.
15. TOTAL # OF ATTACHMENTS: 21
16. TOTAL AREA: 187.14 SQ. FT.
17. TOTAL WEIGHT: 414.40 LBS.
18. WEIGHT PER ATTACHMENT: 19.73 LBS.
19. DISTRIBUTED LOAD: 2.21 PSF
20. MAX. HORIZONTAL STANDOFF: 72 IN.
21. MAX. VERTICAL STANDOFF:
LANDSCAPE: 26 IN., PORTRAIT: 39 IN.
22. STANDOFF STAGGERING: YES
23. RAIL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL
(OR EQUIV.):EVEREST CROSSRAIL
24. RAIL WEIGHT: 0.436 PLF.
25. MAX. TRUSSES SPAN: 12 FT.
26. MODULE CLEARANCE: 3 IN. MIN., 6 IN. MAX.
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SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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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
1053344
Solgen Construction, LLC
Cole Farmer
Permits@CoreEnergyGroup.com
559-462-6009
3701 S Sycamore St, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA
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76 North Meadowbrook Drive
Scott E. Wyssling, PE Alpine, UT 84004
Cole D. Larsen, SE, PE office (201) 874-3483
Gregory T. Elvestad, PE swyssling@wysslingconsulting.com
January 25, 2023
Green World Renewable Energy
4408 Ritchie Highway
Baltimore, MD 21225
Re: Engineering Services
Wiggs Residence
3701 South Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA
3.640 kW System
To Whom It May Concern:
We have received information regarding solar panel installation on the roof of the above referenced
structure. Our evaluation of the structure is to verify the existing capacity of the roof system and its ability
to support the additional loads imposed by the proposed solar system.
A. Site Assessment Information
1. Site visit documentation identifying attic information including size and spacing of framing
for the existing roof structure.
2. Design drawings of the proposed system including a site plan, roof plan and connection
details for the solar panels. This information will be utilized for approval and construction
of the proposed system.
B. Description of Structure:
Roof Framing: Assumed prefabricated wood trusses at 24” on center. All truss members
are constructed of 2x4 dimensional lumber.
Roof Material: Composite Asphalt Shingles
Roof Slopes: 19 degrees
Attic Access: Inaccessible
Foundation: Permanent
C. Loading Criteria Used
• Dead Load
o Existing Roofing and framing = 7 psf
o New Solar Panels and Racking = 3 psf
o TOTAL = 10 PSF
• Live Load = 20 psf (reducible) – 0 psf at locations of solar panels
• Ground Snow Load = 0 psf
• Wind Load based on ASCE 7-16
o Ultimate Wind Speed = 110 mph (based on Risk Category II)
o Exposure Category C
Analysis performed of the existing roof structure utilizing the above loading criteria is in accordance
with the 2022 California Residential Code, including provisions allowing existing structures to not
require strengthening if the new loads do not exceed existing design loads by 105% for gravity
elements and 110% for seismic elements. This analysis indicates that the existing framing will
support the additional panel loading without damage, if installed correctly.
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D. Solar Panel Anchorage
1. The solar panels shall be mounted in accordance with the most recent K2 Systems installation
manual. If during solar panel installation, the roof framing members appear unstable or deflect non -
uniformly, our office should be notified before proceeding with the installation.
2. The maximum allowable withdrawal force for a 5/16” lag screw is 298 lbs per inch of penetration as
identified in the National Design Standards (NDS) of timber construction specifications. Based on
two screws with a minimum penetration depth of 2½”, the allowable capacity per connection is
greater than the design withdrawal force (demand). Considering the variable factors for the existing
roof framing and installation tolerances, the connection usin g two 5/16” diameter lag screw with a
minimum of 2½” embedment will be adequate and will include a sufficient factor of safety.
3. Considering the wind speed, roof slopes, size and spacing of framing members, and condition of
the roof, the panel supports shall be placed no greater than 72” on center.
Based on the above evaluation, this office certifies that with the racking and mounting specified, the existing
roof system will adequately support the additional loading imposed by the solar system. This evaluation is in
conformance with the 2022 CRC, current industry standards and practice, and is based on information supplied
to us at the time of this report.
Should you have any questions regarding the above or if you require further information do not hesitate to
contact me.
Very truly yours,
Scott E. Wyssling, PE
California License No. 83664
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Wyssling Consulting
76 N. Meadowbrook Drive
Alpine, UT 84004
(201) 874-3483
swyssling@wysslingconsulting.com
Existing Wiggs Residence
Roof Dead Load 3701 South Sycamore Street
2.0 psf Composite Shingle Santa Ana, CA
1.6 psf 1/2" Plywood Sheathing
4.0 psf 2x4 Trusses @ 24 in. o.c.
1.0 psf Ceiling, Mechanical, Electrical
0.3 psf Miscellaneous
8.9 psf TOTAL
Second Floor Dead Load
0 psf Floor Finishes
0 psf 1 1/8" Subfloor Sheathing
0 psf Joists @ 16' o.c.
0 psf Partitions
0 psf Ceiling, Mechanical, Electrical
0 psf Miscellaneous
0 psf TOTAL
Roof Live Load Floor Live Load
20 psf 0 psf
Roof Snow Load
Ground SnowLoad= 0 psf (to be divided by cosine of roof angle for horizontal projection ASCE 7 Sec. 7.4)
pf = 0.7 Ce Ct I pg = 0 psf Ce = 1, Ct = 1.1 Flat Roof Snow Load (ASCE 7-16 Eq. 7.3-1)
Cs = 0.93 ASCE 7-16 Figure 7.4-1
Additional
Roof Dead Load - New Solar Panels
3 psf
Roof Live Load at Solar Panels
0 psf
Roof Snow Load at Solar Panels
0 psf Sloped Roof Snow Load (ASCE 7-16 Eq. 7.4-1)
Total
Total Existing Roof Load = (DLROOF + Max(LLROOF or S)) AreaROOF
69158 lbs
Total New Roof Load = (DLROOF + DLADD + Max(LLROOF or S)) AreaROOF
65885 lbs
Change in Demand = (Total New Roof Load - Existing Roof Load) / Existing Roof Load
-4.73%
2021 IEBC Section 805.2 states:
"Any existing gravity load-carrying structural element for which an alteration causes an increase in design gravity load
of more than 5 percent shall be strengthened, supplemented, replaced or otherwise altered as needed to carry the
increased gravity load required by this code for new structures."
Gravity Loads
Total New Gravity Loads are less than Existing Loads. OK
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76 N. Meadowbrook Drive
Alpine, UT 84004
(201) 874-3483
swyssling@wysslingconsulting.com
V = 110 Basic Wind Speed Wiggs Residence
Exposure C ASCE 7-16, Section 26.7 3701 South Sycamore Street
Kz = 0.85 Velocity Pressure Coefficient, ASCE 7-16, Figure 26.10-1 Santa Ana, CA
Kzt = 1 Topographic Factor, ASCE 7-16, Section 26.8.2
Kd = 0.85 Directionality Factor, ASCE 7-16, Section 26.6
Ke = 0.996 Ground Elevation Factor, ASCE 7-16, Section 26.9
qh = 22.3 psf qh = 0.00256KzKztKdKeV2 (ASCE 7-16 Eq. 26.10-1)
Roof Angle = 19 deg
Roof Type Gable
sanchor = 72 in Horizontal spacing of roof anchors
Atrib = 20.61 sf Panel Area tributary to each roof anchor
GCp External Pressure Coefficient, ASCE 7-16, Figure 30.3-2
Roof Zone Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
-1.99 -1.99 -2.91 -2.91 -2.91 -3.39
ga = 0.75 Pressure Equalization Factor, ASCE 7-16 Figure 29.4.-8
gE = 1.00 Edge Array Factor, ASCE 29.4.4 edges < 0.5*building height, and panel spacing < 4ft.
pnet = qhGCpgEga =Design Wind Pressure, ASCE 7-16, Equation 29.4-7
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
-33 psf -33 psf -49 psf -49 psf -49 psf -57 psf Min Pressure = -16 psf
Use 33 psf Use 33 psf Use 49 psf Use 49 psf Use 49 psf Use 57 psf ULTIMATE
x 0.6 = 20 psf 20 psf 29 psf 29 psf 29 psf 34 psf ALLOWABLE
Connection to Existing Roof Framing
F.S. = 1 Additional Factor of Safety applied to withdrawl force, if desired
Atrib = 20.6 ft2
DLpanel = 3 psf
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
Wuplift = 33 psf 33 psf 49 psf 49 psf 49 psf 57 psf
Plag = F.S. x Atrib x (0.6D - 0.6W) =Withdrawl force for each roof anchor
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
-381.5 lbs -381.5 lbs -573.0 lbs -573.0 lbs -573.0 lbs -671.8 lbs
Connection Capacity
db = 5/16 in Lag Screw diameter
Dpen = 2 1/2 in Lag Screw penetration into existing framing member
No. of Screws 2 Screws per Connection
Species of wood framing
C D = 1.6 Load Duration Factor for Wind Loading, NDS Table 2.3.2
Ct = 0.7 Temperature Factor, NDS Table 10.3.4
W = 266 lb/in Withdrawl Capacity, NDS Equation 11.2-1
W' = C D x Ct x W = 298 lb/in Adjusted withdrawl value
Pallow = Dpen x W' = 1490 lbs (Using (2) screws per connection)
Roof Zone 1 2e 2n 2r 3e 3r
DEMAND = 382 lbs 382 lbs 573 lbs 573 lbs 573 lbs 672 lbs
CAPACITY = 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs 1490 lbs
up to72in okup to72in okup to72in okup to72in okup to72in okup to72in ok
This analysis calculates the
capacity of the lag screws
only. For capacity of the
complete mounting system,
please see manufacturer's
recommendations.
Douglas Fir-Larch
Wind Uplift
Rooftop Solar Panels Parallel to Roof Surface
ASCE 7-16, Section 29.4.4
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T-2
PV-1
PV-2
PV-3
E-1
E-2
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
SHEET NAME
COVER SHEET
PLAN NOTES
SITE PLAN LAYOUT
ATTACHMENT DETAILS
MOUNTING DETAILS
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
WARNING LABELS
SPEC SHEET
SPEC SHEET
SPEC SHEET
SPEC SHEET
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER
NAME:MARTHA WIGGS
PHONE:-
CONTRACTOR
NAME:SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION
PHONE:(559) 442-9887
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
OCCUPANCY: R-3
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
ZONING: RESIDENTIAL
GROUND SNOW LOAD: 0 PSF
WIND EXPOSURE: C
WIND SPEED: 110 MPH
APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS
2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (ENERGY)
2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CALGREEN)
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC)
COORDINATES:
33.697984, -117.869310
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SOLGEN CONSTRUCTION LLC.
3701 S SYCAMORE ST,
SANTA ANA,
CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
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AERIAL VIEW
WIGGS RESIDENCE
NEW PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
PROJECT - 3.640 kW DC /
3.072 kW AC
TYPE OF
INTERCONNECTION: BACKFEED BREAKER IN THE SSP
SCOPE OF WORK
SYSTEM SIZE: STC: 8 X 455W = 3.640kW
PTC: 8 X 424.7W = 3.398kW
(8) SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144 (455W) MODULES
(4) AP SYSTEM DS3-L MICROINVERTERS
(1) 200A SUB SERVICE PANEL
(1) 30A KNIFE AC DISCONNECT
MSP UPGRADE: NO
MAIN BREAKER DERATE: NO
RACKING & MOUNTING
PV ATTACHMENT TYPE: EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL FOR COMP SHINGLE ROOF
RACKING TYPE: EVEREST CROSSRAIL- ROOF
MOUNT RACKING HARDWARE
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BLDG# 101113735 ISS. 02/15/2023
ELEC# 20178630 ISS. 02/22/2023
ELEC P/C'd by M. Smith
The scope of the plans is for the installation of the solar
photovoltaic system only and the approval is subject to
compliance with all applicable city and state codes and
regulations regarding construction. The approval of the plans
does not constitute any certification of the accuracy,
completeness, or building permit status of the existing buildings
and structures as shown.
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CA 92707
APN:41003245
DATE:1/25/2023
WIGGS
RESIDENCE
License#: C-10 1053344
DESIGNER: OSA
CORE ENERGY GROUP.
ADDRESS: 2072 N MAIN ST
FL 2, LOGAN
UT 84341-1993
CSLB#: 1053344
T-2
1.1. PROJECT NOTES:
1.2. THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC) ARTICLE 690, ALL MANUFACTURER’S LISTING AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE RELEVANT CODES AS SPECIFIED
BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION’S (AHJ) APPLICABLE CODES.
1.3. THE UTILITY INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION MUST BE APPROVED AND
PV SYSTEM INSPECTED PRIOR TO PARALLEL OPERATION
1.4. GROUND FAULT DETECTION AND INTERRUPTION (GFDI) DEVICE IS
INTEGRATED WITH THE MICROINVERTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2022 CEC
690.41(B)
1.5. ALL PV SYSTEM COMPONENTS; MODULES, UTILITY-INTERACTIVE
INVERTERS, AND SOURCE CIRCUIT COMBINER BOXES ARE IDENTIFIED AND
LISTED FOR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY 2022 CEC 690.4
PV MODULES: UL1703, IEC61730, AND IEC61215, AND NFPA 70
CLASS C FIRE INVERTERS: UL 1741 CERTIFIED, IEEE 1547, 929, 519
COMBINER BOX(ES): UL 1703 OR UL 1741 ACCESSORY
1.6. MAX DC VOLTAGE CALCULATED USING MANUFACTURER PROVIDED TEMP
COEFFICIENT FOR VOC. IF UNAVAILABLE, MAX DC VOLTAGE CALCULATED
ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.7.
1.7. ALL INVERTERS, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES, PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, AND
SOURCE CIRCUIT COMBINERS INTENDED FOR USE IN A PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER SYSTEM WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND LISTED FOR THE APPLICATION
PER 690.4 (D). SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ANY INSTRUCTIONS
FROM LISTING OR LABELING [ 2022 CEC 110.3].
1.8. ALL SIGNAGE TO BE PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING
CODE. IF EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT, IT SHALL BE UV RESISTANT. ALL
PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE WILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY THE CEC
AND AHJ.
1.9. SCOPE OF WORK:
1.10. PRIME CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN AND
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE GRID-TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM RETROFIT.
PRIME CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING EXISTING
ONSITE REQUIREMENTS TO DESIGN, SPECIFY, AND INSTALL THE
EXTERIOR ROOF-MOUNTED PORTION OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
1.11. WORK INCLUDES:
1.12. PV ROOF ATTACHMENTS - EVEREST SPLICE FOOT XL FOR COMP SHINGLE ROOF
1.13. PV RACKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION - EVEREST CROSSRAIL ROOF MOUNT
RACKING HARDWARE
1.14. PV MODULE AND INVERTER INSTALLATION - SOLAREVER SE-166*83-455M-144
(455W) MODULES / AP SYSTEM DS3-L MICROINVERTERS
1.15. PV EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
1.16. PV SYSTEM WIRING TO A ROOF-MOUNTED JUNCTION BOX
1.17. PV LOAD CENTERS (IF INCLUDED)
1.18. PV METERING/MONITORING (IF INCLUDED)
1.19. PV DISCONNECTS
1.20. PV GROUNDING ELECTRODE & BONDING TO (E) GEC
1.21. PV FINAL COMMISSIONING
1.22. (E) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RETROFIT FOR PV
1.23. SIGNAGE PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODE
1.24. SITE NOTES:
1.25. A LADDER WILL BE IN PLACE FOR INSPECTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA
REGULATIONS.
1.26. THE PV MODULES ARE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND THIS
SYSTEM IS A UTILITY INTERACTIVE SYSTEM WITH NO STORAGE
BATTERIES.
1.27. THE SOLAR PV INSTALLATION WILL NOT OBSTRUCT ANY PLUMBING,
MECHANICAL, OR BUILDING ROOF VENTS.
1.28. PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND
PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS PER SECTION
2022 CEC 110.26.
1.29. ROOF COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CODE AND THE APPROVED MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS SUCH THAT THE ROOF COVERING SERVES TO PROTECT
THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE.
1.30. EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS:
1.31. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL MEET MINIMUM SETBACKS AS REQUIRED BY 2022 CEC
110.26.
1.32. WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT MUST BE RATED FOR
EXPECTED OPERATING TEMPERATURE AS SPECIFIED BY 2022 CEC 690.31 (A),(C)
AND CEC TABLES 310.15 (B)(2)(A) AND 310.15 (B)(3)(C)
1.33. JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES PERMITTED INSTALLED UNDER PV MODULES
ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.34.
1.34. ADDITIONAL AC DISCONNECT(S) SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE THE
INVERTER IS NOT WITHIN SIGHT OF THE AC SERVICING DISCONNECT .
1.35. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC APPLICABLE CODES.
1.36. ALL COMPONENTS ARE LISTED FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND RATED FOR
OUTDOOR USAGE WHEN APPROPRIATE.
1.37. STRUCTURAL NOTES:
1.38. RACKING SYSTEM
1.39. PV ARRAY WILL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO CODE-COMPLIANT
INSTALLATION MANUAL. TOP CLAMPS REQUIRE A DESIGNATED SPACE BETWEEN
MODULES, AND RAILS MUST ALSO EXTEND
1.40. A MINIMUM DISTANCE BEYOND EITHER EDGE OF THE ARRAY/SUBARRAY,
ACCORDING TO RAIL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
1.41. JUNCTION BOX WILL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS. IF ROOF-PENETRATING TYPE, IT SHALL BE FLASHED SEALED
PER LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.42. ROOFTOP PENETRATIONS FOR PV RACEWAY WILL BE COMPLETED AND
SEALED WITH APPROVED CHEMICAL SEALANT PER CODE BY A LICENSED
CONTRACTOR.
1.43. ALL PV RELATED ROOF ATTACHMENTS TO BE SPACED NO GREATER THAN
THE SPAN DISTANCE SPECIFIED BY THE RACKING MANUFACTURER.
1.44. WHEN POSSIBLE, ALL PV RELATED RACKING ATTACHMENTS WILL BE
STAGGERED AMONGST THE ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS.
1.45. WIRING & CONDUIT NOTES:
1.46. ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE WILL BE LISTED AND APPROVED FOR THEIR
PURPOSE. CONDUIT AND WIRE SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM
CODE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING.
1.47. CONDUCTORS SIZED ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.8, 2022 CEC 690.7.
1.48. VOLTAGE DROP LIMITED TO 1.5%.
1.49. DC WIRING LIMITED TO MODULE FOOTPRINT. MICROINVERTER WIRING
SYSTEMS SHALL BE LOCATED AND SECURED UNDER THE ARRAY WITH
SUITABLE WIRING CLIPS.
1.50. AC CONDUCTORS COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS: PHASE A OR L1-
BLACK PHASE B OR L2- RED, OR OTHER CONVENTION IF THREE PHASE
PHASE C OR L3- BLUE, YELLOW, ORANGE**, OR OTHER CONVENTION
NEUTRAL- WHITE OR GREY IN 4-WIRE DELTA CON2022 CECTED SYSTEMS THE
PHASE WITH HIGHER VOLTAGE TO BE MARKED ORANGE [2022 CEC 110.15
1.51. GROUNDING NOTES:
1.52. GROUNDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE LISTED FOR THEIR
PURPOSE, AND GROUNDING DEVISES EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL
BE RATED FOR SUCH USE.
1.53. PV EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 690.43 AND
MINIMUM 2022 CEC TABLE 250.122.
1.54. METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES, MODULE RACKING, AND ENCLOSURES
CONSIDERED GROUNDED IN ACCORDING WITH 2022 CEC 250.134 AND 2022
250.136(A).
1.55. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDING TO
CEC 690.45 AND MICROINVERTER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
1.56. EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING WEEB GROUNDING CLIPS AS
SHOWN IN MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVED BY THE
AHJ. IF WEEBS ARE NOT USED, MODULE GROUNDING LUGS MUST BE
INSTALLED AT THE SPECIFIED GROUNDING LUG HOLES PER THE
MANUFACTURERS' INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
1.57. THE GROUNDING CONNECTION TO A MODULE SHALL BE ARRANGED SUCH
THAT THE REMOVAL OF A MODULE DOES NOT INTERRUPT A GROUNDING
CONDUCTOR TO ANOTHER MODULE.
1.58. GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS, IF INSULATED, SHALL BE
COLORED GREEN OR MARKED GREEN IF #4 AWG OR LARGER [2022 CEC
250.119]
1.59. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH CEC 690.47 AND
CEC 250.50 THROUGH 250.106. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE, OR
INADEQUATE, A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM PROVIDED ACCORDING TO
CEC 250, CEC 690.47 AND AHJ.
1.60. GROUND-FAULT DETECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH CEC 690.41 IN GENERAL
AND CEC 690.41 (A)(1) SPECIFICALLY.
1.61. DISCONNECTION AND OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION NOTES:
1.62. DISCONNECTING SWITCHES SHALL BE WIRED SUCH THAT WHEN THE
SWITCH IS OPENED THE CONDUCTORS REMAINING ENERGIZED ARE
CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS MARKED “LINE SIDE” (TYPICALLY THE
UPPER TERMINALS).
1.63. DISCONNECTS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED UTILITY PERSONNEL, BE
LOCKABLE, AND BE A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH
1.64. RAPID SHUTDOWN OF ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS BEYOND 1 FT OF PV
ARRAY OR 5 FT INSIDE A BUILDING WITHIN 10 SECONDS. CONTROLLED
CONDUCTORS ≤30V AND ≤240VA [CEC 690.12(B)]. LOCATION OF LABEL
ACCORDING TO AHJ
1.65. ALL OCPD RATINGS AND TYPES SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO CEC 690.8,
690.9, AND 240.
1.66. EQUIPMENT THAT IS LISTED, LABELED, OR BOTH SHALL BE INSTALLED AND
USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THE LISTING
OR LABELING. CEC 110.3(B).
1.67. IF REQUIRED BY AHJ, SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT
PROTECTION ACCORDING TO CEC 690.11 AND UL1699B.
1.68. INTERCONNECTION NOTES:
1.69. LOAD-SIDE INTERCONNECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [2022 CEC
705.12(B)(2)(3)(a)]
1.70. THE SUM OF THE UTILITY OCPD AND INVERTER CONTINUOUS INPUT MAY
NOT EXCEED 120% OF BUSBAR RATING [2022 CEC 705.12(B)(3)(2)] & [2022 CEC
705.12(B)(2)].
1.71. WHEN SUM OF THE PV SOURCES EQUALS >100% OF BUSBAR RATING, PV
DEDICATED BACKFFED BREAKERS MUST BE LOCATED OPPOSITE END OF
THE BUS FROM THE UTILITY SOURCE OCPD [2022 CEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(c)].
1.72. AT MULTIPLE PV OUTPUT COMBINER PANEL, TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR.
HOWEVER, THE COMBINED OVERCURRENT DEVICE MAY BE EXCLUDED
ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 705.12 (B)(3).
1.73. SUPPLY SIDE TAP INTERCONNECTION ACCORDING TO 2022 CEC 705.11 WITH
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2022 CEC 230.42
1.74. BACKFEEDING BREAKER FOR UTILITY-INTERACTIVE INVERTER OUTPUT IS
EXEMPT FROM ADDITIONAL FASTENING [2022 CEC 705.12(E)].
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