HomeMy WebLinkAbout1522 W Richland St - Misc. PermitEXPEDITED 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 differenriate 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
insrallation.
The following pages contain forms for the Standard String System to use with the Expe-
dired Permit Process. The Micro-lnverter, AC Module, and Supply-Side Connecrion forms
are also available as interactive PDF files at www.solarabcs.org/permitting. ln jurisdic-
tions that have adopred 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 Iegible for the
local jurisdiction.
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EXIEDITED PEITMIT PROCESS TOR PV SYSTEMS
EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEMS
STANDARD STRINC SYSTEM
The information in this guideline is inrended ro help loczl jurisdictions and contractors identify when PV system insEllations
are simple, needing only a basic review and when an insEllation is more complex. It is likely thar 50 % -75 % ot all residential
systems will comply wirh these simple criteria. For projects that fail to meet the simple criteria, resolution sreps have been
suggested to provide as a path to Permit approval.
Requbed Information Jot Pefinit:
l. Sire plan showing location of major components on the property. This drawing need nor be exacdy 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 nre service review.
2. Electrical diagram showing PV array conhguration. wiring system, overcurrent protection, inverter, disconnects,
required signs. and ac connection to building (see supplied standard electrical diagram).
3. Specificalion sheers and installation manuals (if available) for all manufactured components including, but not
limited to, PV modules, inverter(s). combiner box. disconnects, and mounting sysrem.
Step 1 : Structural Review o[ PV Array Mounting System
Is the array to be mounted on a defined, permitted roof structure? Ey"" Eno
U No due to non-compliant rooJ or a ground. mount, submit completed worhsheet Jor the structure WKSI.
RooJ lnformatiott:
I . ls the roohng type lightweighr (Yes = composition, lightweight masonry, metal. etc...)COI\,,IP SHINGLE
U No, submtt completed worhsheet Ior rooJ structure WftS, (?Vo = heavy masonry, slate, etc...)
2. Does rhe roof have a single roof coveringz Eyes Eno
IJ No, submit completed worksheet Jor rool structure WI<SI .
3. Provide merhod and type of weatherproohng roof penetrations (e.g. nashing, caulk)FLASHING Y CAULK
M o unti ng Sy st em I nformation
l. Is the mounting structure an
beneath the module frames?
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Yes
ineered product designed to mount PV modules with no more than an I8" gap
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IJ No, provide details oJ structural attachment certiled by s design professional.
2. For manufactured mounting systems, frll out information on the mounting system below
a. Mounting Sysrem Manulacturer 3!!lY99l1Product Name and p1r,6s1y CLASSIC COMPOSITION MOUNT
b. Total Weight of PV Modules 216 32;15 712 8 bs
c. Total Number of Attachment Point 24
d. weight per Attachment Point {br6129 7 lbs(if grealer than 45 lbs,seewKSl)
e. Maximum Spacing Between AtEchment Points on a Rail 48 inches (see product manual for
maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed)
Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feeo 945 ftr
Distributed Weight ol PV Module on Roof (b + 0 0.75 lbs/ftr
IJ distributed weight of the Pv system is greater than 5 lbstt', see wKSl.
Step 2: Electrical Review of PV System (Calculations lor Electrical Diagram)
In order for a PV system to be consideied for an expedited permit process, the following must aPply:
l. PV modules, urility-interactive inverters, and combiner boxes are identihed for use in PV systems.
2. The PV array is composed of 4 series strings or less per inverter.
3. The total inverler capacity has a continuous ac power output 13,440 Watts or less
4. The ac interconnection point is on the load side ol service disconnecting means (690.64(8)).
5. One ofthe smndard electrical diagrams (E L t , E | . I a, E I . 1 b, or E I . I c) can be used to accurately represent the PV
sysrem. lnteractive PDF diagrams are available at www.solarabcs.org/permitting.
Ftlt out the standard. electrical diagram completely. A guide to the electrical diagram is provided to help the applicant
understand each btank to lll in. t! the electrical system is more complex thdn the standard electrical diagram can elJectively
communicate, provide an alternative diagram with approPriate detail.
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STANDARD STRING SYSTEM SITE PLAN
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PART NU[NBER NOTESTAGOESCRIPTION
1 SOLAR PV MOOULE cs3K-31oMS 310W
3 J-8OX {rF USED)600 V, NEMA 3R
COMBINER (IF USED)SolarEdge Technologes
5 DC DISCONNECT UTILITY
SERVICE
GEN METER (IF USED)
8 AC DTSCONNECT (rF USEO)24OVAC 3OA NEMA 3R
9 SERVICE PANEL VAC.125 A l\4AtN lOO A BUS, 20 A INVERTER OCPD
(SEE NOTE 5 FOR INVERTER OCPOs. ALSO SEE GUIDE SECTION 9)
Disregard if
provided with
inverter
FOR UNUSEO SERIES STRINGS
PUT "N/A" in BLANK AEOVE
SEE GUIDE APPENDIX C FOR
INFORMATION ON MODULE ANO
ARRAY GROUNDING
IAG COND NUMBER OF CONDUIT CONDUIT
TYPE SIZE
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NOTES FOR STANDARD STRING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL DIACRAM
Notes for One-Line Standard Electrical
Diagram for Single-Phase PV Systems
Site Address:
System AC Size
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Date: 21412020NTS
MODULE 1\,IAKE
32.9 vMAX POWER.POINT VOLTAGE (VMP)
240MAX SERIES FUSE (OCPD)
MAX VOLTAGE (TYP 6OOVDC)
SIGNS_SEE GUIDE SECTION 7
NOTES FOR ALL DRAWINGS SIGN FOR DC DISCONNECT
PV MODULE RATINGS @ STC (Guide Seclion 5)
OCPO " OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE
Canadian Solar
MODULE MODEL cs3K-310MS 310W
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COOEO REFERENCES
sHowN As (NEC XXX)A)
MAX POWER.POIN T CURRENT (IMP)9.43 A
MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE
INVERTER RATINGS (Guide Section 4)18.8 AMAX CIRCUIT CURRENT
oPEN-CtRCUrr VOLTAGE (Voc)39.7 v
sHoRT-CIRCUTT CURRENT (lsc)9.98 A
MAX DC VOLT RATING
r\.{AX POWER @ 40.C SIGN FOR INVERTER OCPD AND
AC DISCONNECT (lF USED)
60 NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE 240 vl SOLAR PV SYSTEM
AC POINT OF CONNECTION
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VOC TEMP COEFF (mVfCtr or %PCD)-0.3 MAX AC CURRENT '12.5 A
[,IAX OCPD RATING 20IF COEFF SUPPLIED, CIRCLE UNITS
NOTES FOR aRRAY CIRCUIT wlRlNG (Guide Secuor 6 and 8 and Appendi, D):NOTES FOR INVERTER CIRCUITS (GU]dE SeCIiON 8 ANd 9)
1,] LOWEST EXPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAE MINIMUM MEAN
EXIREME DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATION MOST SIMILAR TO
INSTALLATION LOCATION. LOWEST EXPECTED AMAIENT TEMP L'C
2-) HIGHEST CONTINUOUS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASEO ON ASHRAE HIGHEST
MbNTH 2olo DRy BULB TEMPERATURE FoR ASHRAE LocATloN Mosr slMlLAR To
INSTALLATION LOCATION. HIGHESTCONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE L'C
2,) 2OO5 ASHRAE FUNDEMENTALS 2OA OESIGN TEVPERATURES DO NOT EXCEEO
47.c rN THE uNtrED STATES {PALM sPRtNGs, cA ls44.1oc). EoR LEss rHAN I
cURRENT.CARRYING CONOUbTORS IN ROOF.MOUNTED SUNLIT CONDUIT AT
LEAST 0,5'ABOVE ROOF ANO USING THE OUTDOOR DESIGN TEMPERATURE OF
47€ OR LESS (ALL OF UNITED STATES),
a) 12 AWG. 9@C CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FOR MODULES
WIiH Isc OF 7,68 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTEO 8Y A 12-AMP OR SMALLER
FUSE,
b) 1O AWG, gO'C CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FOR MODULES
WITH Isc OF g 6 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTED BY A 1'AMP OR SMALLER
FUSE.
1) lF UTILITY REQUIRES A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH, DOES THIS SWITCH MEET THE
REOUIREMENT? YES- NOD N/AO
?) IF GENERATION VETER REOUIRED, OOES THIS METER SOCKET MEET THE
REOUIREMENT2 YES O NO E] N/A E
3, SIZE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE (DC) CONoUCTORS BASED ON MAx
CURRENT ON NEC 690,53 SIGN OR OCPD RATING AT OISCONNECT
4) SIZE INVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUIT (AC) CO\DUCTORS ACCORDING TO INVERTER
OCPD AMPERE RATING. (See GU,d6 SECION 9)
5) TOTAL OF , INVERTER OCPD(S). ONE FOR EACH INVERTER, DOES TOTAL
SUPPLY BREAER_S CoMPLY wtTH 12006 BUSBAR EXCEPTION IN 690,64(8X2)(a)?
YES E NOO
INVERTER MODEL SE30OOH-US
480 v
3000 w
RATED MPP CURRENT 15.00 A
RATED MPP VOLTAGE 0
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16AC OUTPUT CURRENT
NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE 240 v
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