HomeMy WebLinkAbout849 E McFadden Ave Unit #2 - PlanPageREVISIONS:Project Name3.520 kW (DC) / 3.202 kW (CEC-AC)PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM MCFADDEN AVE849 E MCFADDEN AVE UNIT 2,SANTA ANA, CA 92707APN: 011-224-15DATE: 03/21/2024DRAWN BY: TY Contractors Signature: PREMIER BUILDERS & HARDSCAPE INC 8832 LA GRAND AVEGARDEN GROVE, CA 92841 PHONE: (714) 467-9018LICENSE: #995068/B,C53 COVER PAGE CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
CONTRACTOR: PREMIER BUILDERS & HARDSCAPE INC
ADDRESS:8832 LA GRAND AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
PHONE:(714) 467-9018
LICENSE #/TYPE:#995068/B,C53
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 1 COVER PAGE
PAGE 2 SITE PLAN
PAGE 3 PLOT PLAN
PAGE 4 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
PAGE 5 STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENT DETAIL
PAGE 6 LABELS AND WARNING SIGNAGE
PAGE 7 PV MODULE SPEC SHEET
PAGE 8 INVERTER SPEC SHEET
PAGE 9 UL LISTING
PAGE 10 GROUNDING
PAGE 11 RAPID SHUTDOWN
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERAL NOTES PROJECT INFORMATION
NAME:MCFADDEN AVE
ADDRESS:849 E MCFADDEN AVE UNIT 2, SANTA ANA, CA 92707
APN:011-224-15
JURISDICTION:SANTA ANA
OCCUPANCY GROUP: R3
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: V-B
SYSTEM INFORMATION
SIZE(kw):3.520
MODULE TYPE: 8 URE SOLAR FAM440E8G-BB
INVERTERS(S): 8 ENPHASE IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
INVERTER TYPE: MICRO-INVERTER
SCOPE OF WORK:
INSTALL
(8) ROOF MOUNTED PV SOLAR MODULES,
(8) ENPHASE IQ8PLUS-72-2-US INVERTER(S)(240V).
(DC) / 3.202 (CEC-AC)
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ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND WORK PERFORMED SHALL
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES:
- 2022 CBC / 2021 IBC
- 2022 CRC / 2021 IRC
- 2022 CEC / 2020 NEC
- 2022 CMC / 2021 IMC
- 2022 CPC / 2021 IPC
- 2022 CFC / 2021 IFC
- 2022 BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LISTED AND LABELED BY A RECOGNIZED
ELECTRICAL TESTING LABORATORY AND L.A. TEST LAB. EQUIPMENT
INSTALLED SHALL BE PER ITS LISTING REQUIREMENTS AND THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. NEC 110.2, 110.3, 690.4(B), 690.12(D).
ALL OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEMA 3R RATED, INCLUDING ALL ROOF
MOUNTED TRANSITION BOXES AND SWITCHES.
ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND BONDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NEC ARTICLE 250.
PV SYSTEM DC CIRCUIT AND INVERTER OUTPUT CONDUCTORS AND
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST OVERCURRENT. CIRCUITS
SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 690.8(A)(2) ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTED
AGAINST OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES. EACH CIRCUIT SHALL BE
PROTECTED FROM OVERCURRENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 690.9(A)(1), (A)(2),
OR (A)(3). [NEC 690.9(A)]
DISCONNECTING MEANS OF THE PV SYSTEM (INCLUDING RAPID SHUTDOWN
INITIATION) SHALL BE LOCATED IN A READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION WITHIN
THE EQUIPMENT, WITHIN SIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT, OR REMOTELY WHERE
THE EQUIPMENT DISCONNECTING MEANS. [NEC 690.13(A), 690.15]
RAPID SHUTDOWN EQUIPMENT TO COMPLY WITH NEC 690.12.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DISCONNECTING MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED
FOR ALL UNGROUNDED CONDUCTORS AND SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE
AND WITHIN LINE OF SIGHT; WHERE PARTITIONED, AN ADDITIONAL
DISCONNECT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITHIN SIGHT OF THE ESS COMPONENT.
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED. [706.15, 706.31]
UPON LOSS OF PRIMARY SOURCE, THE OUTPUT OF ELECTRIC POWER
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISCONNECTED FROM
ALL UNGROUNDED CONDUCTORS OF THE INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS. THE
ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE RECONNCETED
UNTIL ALL PHASES OF THE PRIMARY SOURCE IS RESTORED. [NEC 705.40]
ALL CONDUCTORS IN EXPOSED OUTDOOR LOCATIONS SHALL BE LISTED AND
IDENTIFIED FOR USE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND FOR THE APPLICATION. [NEC
690.31(C) THROUGH (F), 310.10(D)]
EXPOSED CONDUCTORS WITHIN THE PV ARRAY SHALL BE PV WIRE/CABLE,
OR TYPE USE-2, OR TYPE RHW-2 (UL 4703 & 854 LISTED) [NEC 690.31(C)(1)]
FINE-STRANDED CABLE CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN LUGS AND
TERMINALS TO ENSURE A THOROUGHLY GOOD CONNECTION WITHOUT
DAMAGING THE CONDUCTORS. [NEC 110.14(A)]
FLEXIBLE, FINE-STRANDED CABLES SHALL BE TERMINATED ONLY WITH
TERMINALS, LUGS, DEVICES, OR CONNECTORS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED AND
LISTED FOR SUCH USE. [NEC 690.31(C)(5), 110.14]
ALL PV CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE MARKED ON EACH END AND
GROUPED FOR UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION. [NEC 690.31(B)]
ALL EXTERIOR CONDUIT, FITTINGS, AND BOXES SHALL BE RAIN TIGHT AND
APPROVED FOR USE IN WET LOCATIONS. (NEC 314.15)
ALL GROUNDED, (NEUTRAL), CONDUCTORS' INSULATION SHALL BE SOLID
WHITE, GRAY, OR WITH 3-WHITE STRIPES. [NEC 200.6, 200.7, 400.22]; ALL
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE OF BARE WIRE WITHOUT COVERING,
OR WITH INSULATION OF GREEN OR GREEN WITH YELLOW STRIPES, NEC
250.119 & 400.23. THE COLOR OF UNGROUNDED CONDUCTORS SHALL BE
OTHER THAN FOR GROUNDED, (NEUTRAL), AND GROUNDING CONDUCTORS.
[NEC 310.110(C)]
MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR LENGTH BETWEEN SUPPLY SIDE CONNECTION AND
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION IS 10FT IN DWELLING UNITS AND 16.5FT IN OTHER
THAN DWELLING UNITS FROM THE POINT OF CONNECTION TO THE SERVICE.
[NEC 705.11(C)]
CONNECTIONS ON THE LOAD SIDE OF THE SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS OF
THE OTHER SOURCE(S) AT ANY DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 705.12(B).
DC WIRING INSIDE A BUILDING MUST BE IN METAL RACEWAYS, METAL-CLAD CABLE,
OR METAL ENCLOSURES. [NEC 690.31(D)]
METALLIC TYPE RACEWAYS, CONDUITS, ENCLOSURES, AND CABLE SHEATHS
CONTAINING CIRCUITS OVER 250-VOLTS TO GROUND MUST BE BONDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 250.97.
CONNECTORS SHALL BE OF LATCHING OR LOCKING TYPE. CONNECTORS THAT ARE
READILY ACCESSIBLE AND OPERATING AT OVER 30-VOLTS SHALL REQUIRE A TOOL
TO OPEN AND MARKED "DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD" OR "NOT FOR
CURRENT INTERRUPTING." [NEC 690.33(C) & (D)(2)]
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (EGC) SMALLER THAN #6-AWG SHALL BE
PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY AN IDENTIFIED RACEWAY OR CABLE
ARMOR, UNLESS INSTALLED WITHIN HOLLOW SPACES OF THE FRAMING MEMBERS
OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND WHERE NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
[NEC 250.120(C)]
THE INTERCONNECTION POINT SHALL BE ON THE SUPPLY SIDE OF ALL
GROUND-FAULT PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. [NEC 705.32]
CABLES/WIRES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, SUCH AS THOSE NOT
LOCATED UNDER THE MODULES, MUST BE PROTECTED. [NEC 300.4]
FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE REPLACEMENTS, BONDING TO THE METAL PIPES OF
NATURAL GAS, HOT WATER, AND COLD WATER MUST BE PROVIDED. [NEC 250.104]
GROUNDING ROD ELECTRODES SHALL BE INSTALLED 8-FT MINIMUM IN CONTACT
WITH SOIL AND MINIMUM 5/8-INCH DIAMETER. [NEC 250.52(A)(5), 250.53(G)]
THE MARKINGS, "PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE", FOR DC RACEWAYS AND CABLE
ASSEMBLIES MUST BE NO MORE THAN 10-FT O.C.; AND IS SEPARATED BY
ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, OR BENDS ABOVE OR
BELOW PENETRATIONS. [NEC 690.31(D)(2)]
WORKING CLEARANCES TO BE PROVIDED AT NEW AND EXISTING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT. [NEC 110.26]
POWER PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED WIRING AND
INTERCONNECTIONS OPERATING IN PARALLEL WITH A PRIMARY POWER SOURCE
SHALL BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS. [NEC 690.4(C), 705.8]
LABELS SHALL BE REFLECTIVE, AND ALL LETTERS SHALL BE CAPITALIZED AND
SHALL BE A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 3/8" IN WHITE ON A RED BACKGROUND. [NEC
690.31(G)(4)]
IDENTIFICATION OF POWER SOURCE RAPID SHUTDOWN AND LABELING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 690.56(C).
SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE
RETROFITTED ONTO THE EXISTING DWELLING AS PER THE 2022 CRC. THESE
SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN ALL BEDROOMS, OUTSIDE EACH
BEDROOM, AND AT LEAST ONE ON EACH FLOOR OF THE HOUSE. CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RETROFITTED OUTSIDE EACH BEDROOM
AND AT LEAST ONE ON EACH FLOOR OF THE HOUSE. (CRC 314,315)
SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED PER CRC
SECTIONS 314 AND 315 TO BE VERIFIED AND INSPECTED BY THE INSPECTOR IN THE
FIELD.
A LADDER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR INSPECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Cal-OSHA
REGULATIONS, SECURED AND EXTENDING 3-FT ABOVE THE ROOF.
ALL OF THE REQUIRED MARKINGS, SIGNS, AND LABELS MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL
EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO ANY INSPECTIONS.
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND PANEL SYSTEMS INSTALLED ON OR INTEGRAL
WITH BUILDINGS, OR TO BE FREESTANDING (NOT ATTACHED TO BUILDINGS)
SHALL BE TESTED, LISTED, AND IDENTIFIED WITH A FIRE CLASSIFICATION
(CLASS C MINIMUM) IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL1703. WHERE CLASS A OR B
ROOFING IS REQUIRED, THE PV SOLAR SYSTEM (PV PANEL & RACK) SHALL
HAVE THE SAME CLASS/TYPE RATING OR BETTER.
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.Bldg# 101119004
Elec# 20182606
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PROPERTY LINE
PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEE McFadden Ave
MAIN
RESIDENCE
PROPOSED
ADU
(E)
GARAGE
FRONT
OF
RESIDENCE
REAR OF RESIDENCE
7'-11"
23'-7"
38'-3"
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TYPE:S.F.D
STORIES:1
BUILDING HEIGHT(FT.):12
BUILDING(SQ.FT):749
ROOF SLOPES(°):18
ROOF FRAME MEMBER:2X10 RAFTERS
O.C. SPACING(IN.):16
MAX SPAN:14'-0" IN BETWEEN SUPPORTS
MIN LAG BOLT
EMBEDMENT(IN.):2-1/2
MOUNTING AND STANDOFF
SPECIFICATIONS
ROOFING MATERIAL:SINGLE LAYER COMP
RACKING SYSTEM:IRONRIDGE
STANDOFF DISTANCE(IN.):64
MOUNTING TYPE:FLUSH MOUNT
TILT LEG HEIGHT (IN.):N/A
HEIGHT OF PV MODULE
ABOVE ROOF SURFACE:3" TO 5"
MAX CANTILEVER (IN.):24
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE(kW):3.520
MODULE:(8) URE SOLAR FAM440E8G-BB
INVERTER(S):(8) ENPHASE IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
INVERTER TYPE:MICRO-INVERTER
STRING SCHEDULE:1 CIRCUIT(S) OF 8 MODULES
SYSTEM WEIGHT(LBS):470.32
ARRAY AREA(SQ.FT):190.23
ARRAY AZIMUTH(°):180
LBS/SQ.FT:2.47
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ROOF MOUNTED NOTES:
ADDITIONAL BUILDING DATA
TOTAL ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT.):190.23
TOTAL PLAN VIEW ROOF AREA (SQ. FT.):749
OCCUPYING PV PERCENTAGE:25.40%
SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLED (IFC 903.3.1.3)NO
- SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED
ON RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE (GROUP R3 BUILDINGS).
-THIS SYSTEM WILL NOT BE INTERCONNECTED UNTIL APPROVAL FROM
THE LOCAL JURISDICTION AND THE UTILITY IS OBTAINED.
-A 36-INCH WIDE PATHWAY SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE EMERGENCY
ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING(S).
-IF THE EXISTING MAIN SERVICE PANEL DOES NOT HAVE A VERIFIABLE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE, IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
TO INSTALL A SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODE.
R324.6.1 Pathways
R324.6.2 Setback at ridge
R324.6.2.1 Alternative setback at ridge
Exceptions:
1. These requirements shall not apply to structures designed and
constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
2. These requirements shall not apply to roofs with slopes of 2
units vertical in 12 units horizontal or less.
ROOF ACCESS POINTS PER
2022 CRC, R324 (IFC 1204)MA/CD.PVLCMSPJB
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3'
1'-6"
3'
ROOF ACCESS POINT
(STREET-SIDE)
(N) 30A AC DISCONNECT 2P - NON FUSIBLE
(N) ENPHASE AC COMBINER BOX 240VAC, NEMA 3R
(E) DUAL ELECTRICAL METERS OF
MAIN HOUSE AND ADU
EXTERIOR CONDUIT (7/8"+ ABOVE ROOF)
NEMA 3R JUNCTION BOX
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comp shingle
roofing material
roof framing
comp shingle
roofing material
flashing
roof framing
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(1) 5/16" x 3" lag screw
2-1/2" min. embedment
3" to 5"
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BRAND AND MODEL:
ENPHASE
IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
INVERTER TYPE:MICRO-INVERTER
MAX INPUT VOLTAGE (V):60
MAX INPUT CURRENT (A):15
NOMINAL OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (V):240
MAX CONT. OUTPUT
CURRENT (A):1.21
INVERTER OCPD (A):15
MAX POWER AT 25ºC (W):290
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ºF:-40
PV MODULE RATINGS
BRAND AND MODEL:
URE SOLAR
FAM440E8G-BB
MAX POWER [Pmax] (w):440
MAX POWER-POINT
VOLTAGE [Vmp] (V):41
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
[Voc] (V):49.6
MAX POWER-POINT
CURRENT [Imp] (A):10.74
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
[Isc] (A):11.34
MAX SERIES FUSE [OCPD] (A):20
MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE (V):600
SYSTEM RATINGS
NOMINAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE
(V):240Vac
AC INVERTER OUTPUT (A):9.68
NOTES:
1- ALL METALLIC RACEWAYS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE BONDED AND ELECTRICALLY
CONTINUOUS (NEC 250.90, 250.96).
2- GROUNDING BUSHINGS ARE REQUIRED AROUND PREPUNCHED CONCENTRIC
KNOCKOUTS ON THE DC SIDE OF THE SYSTEM (NEC 250.97)
3- THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WILL BE CONTINUOUS, EXCEPT FOR
SPLICES OR JOINTS AT BUSBARS WITHIN LISTED EQUIPMENT. (NEC 250.64)
4- THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MAY BE USED AS A GROUNDING
ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR. (NEC 250.121 EXCEPTION, INSTALLED PER 250.6(A), II, III, VI.)
5- INSTALLER TO IDENTIFY THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE TYPE (I.E. DRIVEN
ROD, UFER, WATER PIPE, OR COMBINATION OF SOME
OR ALL OF THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED). IN EXISTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT USE
ONLY A WATER PIPING GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM, AN ADDITIONAL GROUNDING
ELECTRODE (I.E DRIVEN ROD) SHALL BE PROVIDED. (NEC 250.50)
-PER NEC 250.53(2), A SINGLE ROD, PIPE OR PLATE ELECTRODE SHALL BE
SUPPLEMENTED BY AN ADDITIONAL ELECTRODE OF TYPE SPECIFIED IN 250.52(A)(2)
THROUGH (A)(8) SPACED NO LESS THAN 6FT APART.
EXCEPTION, IF A SINGLE ROD, PIPE OR PLATE GROUNDING ELECTRODE HAS A
RESISTANCE TO EARTH OF 25 OHMS OR LESS, THE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRODE SHALL
NOT BE REQUIRED.
-#4 AWG CU TO UNDERGROUND METAL WATER PIPE THAT IS A MINIMUM 10 FOOT BURIAL
IN PIPE LENGTH. CONNECT GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WITHIN FIVE FEET OF
WHERE IT ENTERS BUILDING. 250.52(A)(1), 250.68(C).
-ADDITIONAL #4 AWG CONNECTION TO UFER IF AVAILABLE PER 250.66. IF UFER NOT
AVAILABLE THEN TWO #6 AWG CU CONNECTIONS TO GROUND RODS SEPARATED BY AT
LEAST 6 FT IS NEEDED 250.33.
MICROINVERTER TO JBOX
ITEM NUMBER OF MODULES
IN CIRCUIT ADJUSTED TEMP. ADJUSTMENT
(7/8"+ ABOVE ROOF)
CORRECTED Ifc (A)
FOR WIRE SIZING AWG NEEDED NUMBER OF
CONDUCTORS EGC SIZE CONDUIT
1.1 8 12.10 0.91 13.30 #12 THWN-2 L1, L2, G #6 ENPHASE Q CABLE
MICRO INVERTER INPUT (DC SIDE)
POWER: 440W < MAX INPUT POWER OK
VOLTAGE: 49.6 x 1.14 x 1 = 56.54V < 60V OK
SHORT CIRCUIT: 11.34A < 15A OK
WIRE CHECK FROM ABOVE TABLE
ENPHASE Q CABLE CONTAINS (2) #12 THWN-2 AWG WIRES: 13.30A < 30A OK
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MAXIMUM VOLTAGE & VOLTAGE CORRECTION FACTOR (DC SIDE)
MICRO-INVERTER INPUT [CEC 690.7]
LOWEST EXPECTED AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE (ºC):-7 ºC
VOLTAGE CORRECTION FACTOR:1.14
MODULE OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE:49.6
MODULE PER MICRO-INVERTER 1
ADJUSTED VOLTAGE:56.54
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE:60 V
LOAD CENTER TO MSP CALCULATION
ITEM
TOTAL
INVERTER
OUTPUT (A)
CONTINUOUS RESULT (A)TEMPERATURE
CORRECTION CORRECTED (A)AWG NEEDED NUMBER OF
CONDUCTORS EGC/GEC CONDUIT
3.1 9.68 1.25 12.10 0.91 13.30 #10 THWN-2 L1, L2, N, G #8 3/4" EMT
J-BOX TO LOAD CENTER CALCULATION
ITEM ADJUSTED
(A)
TEMP. ADJUSTMENT
(7/8"+ ABOVE ROOF)ADJUSTED (A) Ifc
# ENERGIZED
CONDUCTORS
IN RACEWAY
RACEWAY
ADJUSTMENT
FACTOR
ADJUSTED (A)AWG NEEDED NUMBER OF
CONDUCTORS EGC SIZE CONDUIT
2.1 12.10 0.91 13.30 2 1.00 13.30 #10 THWN-2 (1)L1, (1)L2, G #8 3/4" EMT
(N) 20A PV
BREAKER8 TOTAL MODULES
8 TOTAL INVERTERS
EQUIPMENT LEGEND
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A (N) URE SOLAR FAM440E8G-BB
MODULE
B (N) NEMA 3R JUNCTION BOX (1)
TOTAL. SEE LAYOUT.
C (N) ENPHASE AC COMBINER BOX
240VAC, NEMA 3R, 10KAIC
D (N) NEMA 3R 30A AC DISCONNECT
240VAC 10,000AIC RATING,
NON-FUSIBLE, BLADE TYPE VISIBLE
& LOCKABLE
INV #1:(N) ENPHASE IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
INVERTER
BUS BAR: 125A x 120% = 150.00A
TOTAL BUS LOAD: = 112.10A ≤ 150.00A
705.12(B)(3)(2), BUSBAR END-FED
PV SOLAR BREAKER TO BE MOUNTED
ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE BUSBAR
FARTHEST FROM THE MAIN BREAKER
OR INPUT FEEDER
#6 BARE
COPPER
GROUND -
EQUIPMENT
CIRCUIT 1 - 8 MODULES
INV# 1
(TYP.)
A
1.1
3.1
ON
OFF
G
D 3.1
G
20A
PV SOLAR
15A
ENVOY.
C
G
B
2.1
EGC/GEC
PER NEC 250.122,
250.166, 690.47(C)(3),
250.64(E) SEE NOTES
N
(E) 125A SUB PANEL 120/240VAC,
1-PHASE, 3-WIRE, 10KAIC RATING,
MSP SUITABLE FOR USE WITH
60°C/75°C Cu/Al WIRE
(N) 20A PV
BREAKER
M
(E) 400A MAIN SERVICE
METER/PANEL 120/240VAC, 1-PHASE,
3-WIRE, 22KAIC RATING, MSP SUITABLE
FOR USE WITH 60°C/75°C Cu/Al WIRE
(E) 100A/2P
MAIN BREAKER
M
ADU
MAIN
BREAKER
SEE NOTE 5
(E)
WIRINGS
MAIN HOUSE
BREAKER
MAIN HOUSE
METER
ADU
METER
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NEC 705.10 - ON MAIN SERVICE PANEL:
CAUTION
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WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LINE AND LOAD SIDES MAY
BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION
AC PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
NEC 690.13, 690.15 - AT J-BOXES, ENCLOSURES, DISTRIBUTION
EQUIPMENT, AND AC/DC DISCONNECTS
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LINE AND
LOAD SIDE MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE
OPEN POSITION
NEC 690.56 - WITHIN 3FT OF SERVICE DISCONNECT:
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH FOR
SOLAR PV SYSTEM
(690.56(C) RED WITH WHITE LETTERING)
WARNING
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT CONNECTION
DO NOT RELOCATE THIS
OVERCURRENT DEVICE TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWITCH TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO SHUT DOWN PV
SYSTEM AND REDUCE SHOCK
HAZARD IN ARRAY
SOLAR ELECTRIC
PV PANELS
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
(690.56(C)(1)(a) YELLOW WITH BLACK LETTERING)
NEC 690.56 - ON RAPID SHUTDOWN DISCONNECT:
OUTPUT CURRENT:
OPERATING VOLTAGE:240V
9.7A
NEC 690.54 - ON AC DISCONNECT:
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE
SOURCES. TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES, EXCLUDING MAIN
SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE, SHALL
NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR
ALL PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE REQUIRED BY THE LATEST EDITION OF CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE WILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
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 ATTACHED BY POP RIVETS OR SCREWS OR OTHER APPROVED
METHOD. IF EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT, IT SHALL BE UV RESISTANT.
PHOTOVOLTAIC DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE LABELED, "WARNING PHOTOVOLTAIC DC
POWER SOURCE" OR EQUIVALENT EVERY 10 FT AND KEPT MINIMUM 18" BELOW THE
ROOF SURFACE. PV DC CIRCUIT LABELS SHALL APPEAR ON EVERY SECTION OF THE
WIRING SYSTEM THAT IS SEPARTED BY ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS,
OR FLOORS. PV DC LABELS SHALL BE REFLECTIVE, SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT, AND WHITE LETTERING ON A RED BACKGROUND. [690.31(G)]
EXPOSED NON-CURRENT CARRYING METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES,
EQUIPMENTS, AND CONDUCTOR ENCLOSURES SHALL BE GROUNDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 250.134 OR 250.136(A) REGARDLESS OF VOLTAGE.
EACH MODULE SHALL BE GROUNDED USING THE SUPPLIED CONNECTION POINT
IDENTIFIED ON THE MODULE AND THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
IF THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM CANNOT BE VERIFIED OR IS ONLY
METALLIC WATER PIPING, IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSTALL A
SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODE.
EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN REQUIREMENTS. [690.12]
PLAQUES SHALL BE PLASTIC ENGRAVED IN A CONTRASTING COLOR TO THE PLAQUE.
NEC 705.10(C) -
AT EACH SERVICE EQUIPMENT:
CAUTION
MULTIPLE SOURCES
OF POWER
SOURCES INCLUDE:
UTILITY, PV SOLAR
MULTIPLE SOURCES
OF POWER
DISCONNECTS LOCATED AS SHOWN
NEC 705.12(B)(3)(2) - BY BREAKER AT DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT:
NEC 705.12(B)(3)(3) - BY BREAKER AT DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT:MA/CD.PVLCMSPNENPHASE AC
COMBINER BOX
PV SYSTEM DISCONNECT
FOR UTILITY OPERATION
MAIN ELECTRIC
SERVICE DISCONNECT
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RAIL TO RAIL
BONDING #6 BARE
COPPER WIRE
INV
(IF USED)
MSP
CONTINUOUS
GROUND PER SLD
JBOX
GROUND
BUSHINGS
REQ.
MODULE
RAIL
SOLAR
METER
(IF REQ)
(A)
(1) BOND STRIP GROUNDS RAIL TO
RAIL SPLICES - STAR WASHERS USED
TO BOND RAIL TO BONDING STRIP
(2) SPLICE BAR, SELF-TAP SCREWS
JOIN RAILS. BONDING STRIPS USED
ON RAILS WITH GROUND LUGS.
(1)(2)
(3)
IF SPLICE BAR HAS INTEGRATED
GROUND, BONDING STRIP IS
NOT NECESSARY.
(3) WHERE NEITHER BONDING STRIP, INTEGRATED
GROUNDING SPLICE BAR, OR INTEGRATED
GROUNDING MIDCLAMP ARE USED, UL 2703
APPROVED GROUND LUG WITH #6 BARE COPPER
SHALL BE USED TO GROUND SPLICED RAILS.
USE METHOD (2)
(1)
(C) RAIL SPLICE GROUNDING
(C)
#6 BARE
COPPER
RAIL
1
RAIL
2
EITHER METHOD 1-3 PER MANUFACTURERS INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
CONDUIT
COMPRESSION
FITTING
LOCK NUT
GROUNDING
BUSHING
WITH LAY-IN LUG
ENCLOSURE
CONTINUOUS
GROUND
STRIP
INSULATION
CONDUIT GROUNDING DETAIL
EQUIPMENT GROUND
BUSHINGS REQ. FOR
SYSTEMS OVER 250V
A
GROUNDING MID CLAMP
EACH GROUNDING MID CLAMP PIERCES THROUGH THE
ANODIZED COATINGS OF BOTH THE MODULE FRAME AND THE
MOUNTING RAIL TO FORM SECURE ELECTRICAL BONDS, WHICH
ARE REPEATED THROUGHOUT THE ARRAY.
MIDCLAMP TEETH
MODULE PENETRATION
SERRATED T-BOLT BONDS
CLAMP TO RAIL
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Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems 1
Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems
Standard String System
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 Standard String System to use with the Expe-
dited Permit Process. The Micro-Inverter, 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.
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Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems 2
Expedited Permit Process for Small-Scale PV Systems
Standard String 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% 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)_________________ ft2
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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Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems 4 Standard String System Electrical Diagram849 E McFadden Ave-101119004 & 201826064/29/2024
Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems 5 Notes for Standard String System Electrical DiagramContractor Name,Address and Phone:____________________________________________________________________Notes for One-Line Standard ElectricalDiagram for Single-Phase PV SystemsSite Name: __________________________Site Address: ________________________System AC Size: ______________________SIZEFSCM NODWG NOREVSCALENTSDate:SHEETDrawn 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 AVVAAWVMODULE MAKEMODULE MODELPV MODULE RATINGS @ STC (Guide Section 5)MAX DC VOLT RATINGMAX POWER @ 40oCNOMINAL AC VOLTAGEMAX AC CURRENTMAX OCPD RATINGVWVAAINVERTER MAKEINVERTER MODELINVERTER RATINGS (Guide Section 4)1) IF UTILITY REQUIRES A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH, DOES THIS SWITCH MEET THEREQUIREMENT? YES NO N/A2) IF GENERATION METER REQUIRED, DOES THIS METER SOCKET MEET THEREQUIREMENT? YES NO N/A3) SIZE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE (DC) CONDUCTORS BASED ON MAXCURRENT ON NEC 690.53 SIGN OR OCPD RATING AT DISCONNECT4) SIZE INVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUIT (AC) CONDUCTORS ACCORDING TO INVERTEROCPD AMPERE RATING. (See Guide Section 9)5) TOTAL OF ______ INVERTER OCPD(s), ONE FOR EACH INVERTER. DOES TOTALSUPPLY BREAKERS COMPLY WITH 120% BUSBAR EXCEPTION IN 690.64(B)(2)(a)?YES NONOTES FOR INVERTER CIRCUITS (Guide Section 8 and 9):1.) LOWEST EXPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAE MINIMUM MEANEXTREME DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATION MOST SIMILAR TOINSTALLATION LOCATION. LOWEST EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMP ______oC2.) HIGHEST CONTINUOUS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAE HIGHESTMONTH 2% DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATION MOST SIMILAR TOINSTALLATION LOCATION. HIGHEST CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE _____oC2.) 2005 ASHRAE FUNDEMENTALS 2% DESIGN TEMPERATURES DO NOT EXCEED47oC IN THE UNITED STATES (PALM SPRINGS, CA IS 44.1oC). FOR LESS THAN 9CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTORS IN ROOF-MOUNTED SUNLIT CONDUIT ATLEAST 0.5" ABOVE ROOF AND USING THE OUTDOOR DESIGN TEMPERATURE OF47oC OR LESS (ALL OF UNITED STATES), a) 12 AWG, 90oC CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FOR MODULESWITH Isc OF 7.68 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTED BY A 12-AMP OR SMALLERFUSE. b) 10 AWG, 90oC CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FOR MODULESWITH Isc OF 9.6 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTED BY A 15-AMP OR SMALLERFUSE.NOTES FOR ARRAY CIRCUIT WIRING (Guide Section 6 and 8 and Appendix D):OCPD = OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICENATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE® REFERENCESSHOWN AS (NEC XXX.XX)NOTES FOR ALL DRAWINGS:SIGNS–SEE GUIDE SECTION 7SIGN FOR DC DISCONNECTSIGN FOR INVERTER OCPD ANDAC DISCONNECT (IF USED)RATED MPP CURRENTRATED MPP VOLTAGEMAX SYSTEM VOLTAGEMAX CIRCUIT CURRENTAVVAPHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCEWARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCKHAZARD–LINE AND LOAD MAY BEENERGIZED IN OPEN POSITIONAC OUTPUT CURRENTNOMINAL AC VOLTAGE AVSOLAR PV SYSTEMAC POINT OF CONNECTIONTHIS PANEL FED BY MULTIPLESOURCES (UTILITY AND SOLAR)849 E McFadden Ave-101119004 & 201826064/29/2024
Owner:
Address:
Busbar Rating:
Date:Feeder Location:
749 ft2
1.3 W/ft2 x
Qty.
2.Min. 2 # of 20A / 2wire small appliance circuits:2 x 1500W
3.Min. 1 # of laundry branch circuits:1 x 1500W
Load Qty.Watts (VA)Load Qty.
1 @ 850 =850 1 @ 5000 =5000
1 @ 3000 3000 @ 0
1 @ 650 650 @ 0
1 @ 1200 1200 @ 0
1 @ 1200 1200 @ 0
1 @ 6000 6000 @ 0
4.
5.
6.
7.=14647 5858.8 + 10,000W
Other: EV Charger @ =
Other: @ =
8.
Use the Largest of the following six options
E-1: 100% of the nameplate rating(s) of the air conditioning & cooling Sum
AC #1 1 @ 5000 AC2 @ AC#3 @
E-2 & E-3: 100% of nameplate of heat pump, 65% of supplemental, if any Sum
Heat Pump @ Supplemental @
E-4 & E-5: Electric space heating: 65% of nameplate, 40% if 4 or more Sum
Space heat @
E-6: 100% of nameplate of electric thermal storage Sum
@
9.
Total Service Load (VA) [Line 7. + Line 8. + Line 9.]W
Total Service Load (VA) / 240-volts A
0
(D) Other Loads not included in item (C) For 100% Nameplate Rating
(E) Heating and Air Conditioning Load - 220.82(C)
MAX of Loads per Item (E)
0
0Electrical thermal Storage
20858.8
87
5000
0
5000
1500
(B) Small Appliance and Laundry Circuits - 220.82(B)(2)
(A) General Lighting and General Use Receptacles - 220.82(B)(1)
Watts (VA)
Watts (VA)
NameplateNameplate
749
03.21.2024
Total lighting load:
House square footage:
2247
3000
NEC Optional Electrical Load Calculation (220.82)
For ADU PANEL
McFadden Ave - ADU
849 E McFadden Ave Unit 2, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Completed By:LZ 125A
End-Fed
Net General Load calculated per 220.82(B)
Sum of Loads per Item (D)0
(C) Appliances, Cooking, Dryers, Water Heaters, and Permanently Connected Motors - 220.82(B)(3)
17900
24647
[Line. 5.] - 10,000W @ 40% =15858.8
Sum of Loads per Item (C)
Sum of Line 1., 2., 3., and 4.
First 10,000 W @ 100%
0
Dryer
Range
Dishwasher
Water Heater
Garbage Disposal
Fridge
Microwave
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SANTA ANA, CA 92707
MCFADDEN AVE - ADU
Design Criteria
1- Code: CALIFORNIA BLDG CODE 2022 / ASCE 7-16
2 - Wind: 95 MPH, Exposure: C
3 - Wood Species: DF-L No. 2 (SG = 0.5 )
Notice: Use restrictions of these calculations.
The attached Calculations are valid only when bearing original signature hereon.
Contractor/Client to verify existing dimensions/conditions prior to construction
& solar racking is installed per manufacturer span requirements.
The use of these calculations is solely intended for the above mentioned project.
1-844-PV ELITE | info@yoursolarplans.com
3000 E. Birch Street Suite 201 | Brea CA 92821
3/21/2024
Structural Calculations for
SOLAR POWER SYSTEM CONNECTION CHECK AT:
Job:
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ASCE 29.4.4 Rooftop Solar Panels Parallel to the Roof Surface on Buildings of All Heights and Roof Slopes.
Roof Slope =18 °
Roof Shape Gable
Tributary Width s =5.33 ft
Tributary Length l =2.83 ft
Effective Area Ae =15.06 ft2
Height of Structure h =15 ft
Wind Speed V =95 mph
Exposure Category C
Building Width B =25 ft
Building Length L =30 ft
Zone Width a =3ft
Elevation Height zg =98 ft
Wind Directionality Kd =0.85
Topography Factor Kt =1.00
Ground Elevation Factor Ke =1.00
Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient Kz =0.85
Velocity Pressure qz = 0.00256KzKztKdKeV2 =16.61 psf
Solar Array Pressure Equalization a =0.78
Array Edge Factor E =1.50
Zone GCp p = qz(GCp)(E)(a)
3--
3r 3.50 -67.78
3e 2.96 -57.30
2--
2r 2.96 -57.30
2e - -
2n 2.96 -57.30
1--
1' - -
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LAG SCREW ANALYSIS
Loads
Wind Pressures qz =-57.30 psf
Solar Panel Load QD =3 psf
Panel Length l =5.653 ft
Panel Width b 3.7175 ft
Attachment Spacing s =5.33 ft
Portrait
Tributary Area At =15.06 ft2
Wind Load PW = qz * At =-863 lbs
Dead Load PD = QD * At =45.192 lbs
Uplift Pa = 0.6 PD + 0.6 Pw =-491 lbs
Landscape
Tributary Area At = b * s =9.9071 ft2
Wind Load PW = qz * At =-568 lbs
Dead Load PD = QD * At =29.721 lbs
Uplift Pa = 0.6 PD + 0.6 Pw =-323 lbs
Lag Screw
Specific Gravity of Lumber SG =0.50 (Douglas Fir-Larch)
Diameter of Lag Screw D =5/16 in
Withdraw Design /in 1800*SG3/2*D3/4 =266 lbs/in
Depth of Embedment lp =2.50 in
Total Nominal Withdrawal Value W = W * l p =665 lbs
Load Duration Factor CD =1.6
Withdrawal Design Value W' = W * C D =1064 lbs
Demand Capacity Ratio DCR = Pa / W'=0.46 < 1 OK
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ASCE 30.3.2 Design Wind Pressure Beam/ Top Chord Check
Roof Slope =18 °
Roof Shape Gable
Tributary Width s =1.33 ft
Tributary Length L =17.00 ft
Effective Area A = L ( MAX [ s , L/3] )=96 ft2
Height of Structure h =15 ft
Wind Speed V =95 mph
Exposure Category C
Building Width B =25 ft
Building Length L =30 ft
Zone Width a =3ft
Elevation Height zg =98 ft
Wind Directionality Kd =0.85
Topography Factor Kt =1.00
Ground Elevation Factor Ke =1.00
Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient Kz =0.85
Velocity Pressure qz = 0.00256KzKztKdKeV2 =16.61 psf
Internal Pressure Coefficient (GCpi)=-0.18
Zone GCp
p = qz [(GCp) - (Gcpi)]
3--
3r 1.87 -34.11
3e 2.28 -40.87
2--
2r 2.28 -40.87
2e - -
2n 2.28 -40.87
1--
1' - -
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Beam/ Top Chord Check Lumber:
Moment Demand
# of Attachment per Rafter NA =Span :Orientation
Lenght (ft) :
Dead Load Roof Material:QD =psf
Live Load QLr =psf
Wind Load p = psf
Snow Load QS =psf
Rafter Spacing s = in
Wind Load, Portrait Portrait UL =
Wind Load, Landscape Landscape UW =
Linear Dead Load wd =plf
Live Load wLr = plf Start ft Start ft
End ft End ft
Snow Load ws = plf Start ft Start ft
End ft End ft
Ma, Moment
D lb-ft
D+Lr lb-ft
D+S lb-ft
0.6D+0.6W lb-ft
D+0.45W+0.75Lr lb-ft
D+0.45W+0.75S lb-ft
Moment Capacity Framing Member Size Lumber Grade : DF-L No. 2
CM = 1 Ct = 1 Cr=CF = fb =psi Cfu =Ci =
Breadth b = in
Depth d = in
Section Modulus Sx = bd 2 / 6 =in3
Bending Stress Capacity Fb = CM * Ct * Cr * C F * fb =psi Table 4.3.1 NDS 2015
Deflection Limit E = ksi I =in4
Transient Deflection in
Transient Deflection Allowed > [OKAY]
Total Deflection in
Total Deflection Allowed > [OKAY]
-40.87
DF-L No. 2
4 j lj (ft)pd,j (lbs) pw,j (lbs) ps,j (lbs)
Portrait 1 2.2 45.2 -616 0.0
6.4 45.2 -616
-616 0.0
4 12.1 45.2 -616 0.0
0.0
16.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Portrait 3 7.9 45.2
14.00
1234Eave
2
0.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0
0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0
0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0
Portrait 0 0.0 0.0 0
0.0
18.7
26.7
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0 0.0
Portrait 0
0.029.721 -405 0
0
0.0
0
1.5
0
0
0.0
Portrait
1.5
0.0Portrait0 0.0 0.0
AT (ft2)
15.064
9.9071
pd (lbs)
45.192 -616
pw (lbs) ps (lbs)
0
12.81
2x10
1.15 1.1
17.00
12.81
17.00
900
1.50
9.25
1059
1116
1059
3178
1801
1801
DCR
0.9 1025 psi D 594 psi 0.58
21.4
1139
CD Fb' = CD * Fb ASD Load Ma / Sx
1.15 1309 psi D+S 594 psi 0.45 OKAY
OKAY
1.25 1423 psi D+Lr 626 psi 0.44 OKAY
1.6 1822 psi
0.863
222 120
1600 98.93
0.6D+0.6W 1783 psi 0.98 OKAY
1.0 1
20
0.00
16
Comp
0.730
263 180
1.6 1822 psi D+0.45W+0.75S 1010 psi 0.55 OKAY
1.6 1822 psi D+0.45W+0.75Lr 1010 psi 0.55 OKAY
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𝟐
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2500.0
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3500.0
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EISMIC WEIGHT COMPARISON / ANALYSIS - (PER CEBC 2022 Part 10 Chapter 5 Section 502.5)
PV System Weight
Module Model URE
Panel Weight W panel = 47.84 lbs
Number of Panels NPV =8
Total PV System Weight W PV = W panel * NPV =382.7 lbs
Existing Roof Weight
Roof Weight QD =14.0 psf
Building Length Lbuild =30 ft
Building Width W build =25 ft
Roof Area Abuild =750 ft2
Building Perimeter Pbuild =110 ft
Wall Height ht =8ft
Wall weight Qwall =15 psf
Interior wall weight Qint =10 psf
Roof Load W floor = Abuild * QD =10500 lbs
Wall LoadW wall = ht /2 * Qwall * Pbuild + Abuild * Qint /2 =10350 lbs
Total Story Weight W build = W floor + W wall =20850 lbs
Percentage Weight Increase WPV / Wbuild = 1.84% < 10% OKAY
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Rev: 7/15/2021
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
849 E MCFADDEN AVE UNIT 2, SANTA ANA, CA 92707
PREMIER BUILDERS & HARDSCAPE INC
#995068
BRYAN HA
(714) 653-8019
OCPREMIERBUILDERS@GMAIL.COM
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