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38D-035 24 HAMPDEN ST BP-2017-1434 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block: 38D-025 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot:-001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) Category: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2017-1434 Project# JS-2017-002384 Est.Cost:$18817.00 Fee: $75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 106329 Lot Size(sq.tl.): 6882.48 Owner: SLOUGH KELLY Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS AT: 24 HAMPDEN ST Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST - SUITE B (413) 772-8788 GREENFIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON:6/8/2017 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:INSTALLATION OF 10 ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS - 3.6KW POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House# Foundation: Driveway Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Final: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Certificate of Occupancy Signature: FeeTvpe: Date Paid: Amount: Building 6/8/2017 0:00:00 $75.00 212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240, Fax:(413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner File#BP-2017-1434 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS ADDRESS/PHONE 311 WELLS ST-SUITE B GREENFIELD (413)772-8788 PROPERTY LOCATION 10 HAMPTON TER MAP 39A PARCEL 06,5 001 ZONE URB(5I)/SC(49)/ THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST OSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT Fee Paid {� jl i-v Building Permit Filled out ' t J Fee Paid Tvoeof Construction: INSTALLATION OF 10 R R. NTED SOLAR PANELS-3.6KW New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Ae e$$Ory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/Statement or License 106329 3 sets of Plans I Mot Plan THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INF11RMATION PRESENTED: V Approved Additional permits required(see below) PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§ Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § ,. Finding Special Permit Variance* Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Other Permits Required: Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management Demolition Delay - S Sip:ure of BuiH ing Official Date Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply-with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits From Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities. • *Variances ate granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact Office of Manning&Development for more information. Department use only ` City of Northampton Status of Permit: `\ - '( 'Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit \ J),'. 212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability Room 100 Water/Weil AvaIabiity ll, Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Sne Plans / Other Specify APPUCATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR,RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Property Address: This section to be completed by office 24 Hampden St. Northampton, MA Map Lot 6Lff7 Unit Zone Overlay District Elm St District _ CB District _ SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2,1 Owner of Record: Kelly Slough and Ruth Von Coder 24 Hampden St.Northampton,MA 01060 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: 413-231-2350 See attachment (A) Telephone Signature 2,2 Authorized Agent: Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaies Cooperative, LLC 3 t 1 Wells Street, Suite B,Greenfield, MA, 01301 Name{Print} Current Malting Address: 413-772-8788 Signature Telephone SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only completed by permit applicant 1. Building $18,817 (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical (b)Estimated Total Cost of Construction from(6) 3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee 4. Mechanical(HVAC) 5.Fire Protection 7�'7 p 6. Total =(1 +2+3+4+5) $18,817 Check Number • / L /76 This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number. Date - Ded: Signature: Building Commissionertinspectar of Buildings Date 90u4 RR 4 0 PV Squared Solar f www.pvsquared coop Phone:413-772-8788/Fax:413-772-8668 311 Wells St,Ste.8 i Greenfield,MA 01301 }4.'44yo� MA flee Lic A137641 MA WC 140077 Dear Town Inspections Officials, Please see our enclosed applications to permit a Solar Photovoltaic System in your jurisdiction. As you are likely aware, PV Squared is a worker-owned-cooperative B-Corp, employing 40+ people in Greenfield. We have installed thousands of PV Systems out of our Greenfield, MA Headquarters since 2002. PV Squared is committed to complying with all Commonwealth laws and regulations. Our worksite guidelines are created with the intention of exceeding all safety, electrical, and building requirements as defined by their respective jurisdictional entities. This includes the work of people from multiple disciplines, including electrical engineering, structural engineering,civil engineering, electricians,construction supervisors, roofers,and their associated helpers. We are a company that values training and education. We make certain that every individual is qualified for the roles and responsibilities that they assume. It is our policy to pay for the employees travel and training time and cost of the education, including CSL and Journeyman and Master Electrician classes. As an electrical contractor we are furthermore guided by the January 30, 2004 Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (BSEE)judgements, and rulings that have followed.We pay strict adherence to these mandates and all electrical work is conducted by an electrician and an electrician's apprentice in a 1:1 ratio. We also understand that non-electrical tasks associated with a Solar installation can be completed by non-electrical workers, such as CSLs and others. I have attached our installation policy for your review, as well as a list of example non-electrical tasks. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or delineation of work, please let us know. We are a learning organization that is always trying to improve on what we do. Respectfully, Adam Thurrell Operations Manager SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable) New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ( ] Roofing U Or Doors O - Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs (o] Decks [q Siding to] Other(CO Brief Description of Proposed Work: ionorm„000froormourner vnoto.r0 1110wrung rq1011 or.outpan.oosouth ruler orhouwroof _ i(2 Pane 13 16 Lex) Alteration of existing bedroom_ Yes X No Adding new bedroom Yes ..X No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes a _No Plans Attached Ron -Sheet ea.If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following: a, Use of building : One Family Two Family Other b. Number of rooms In each family unit: Number of Bathrooms c. Is there a garage attached? _, d. Proposed Square footage of new construction, Dimensions e, Number of stories? f. Method of heating? Fireplaces or Woodsioves _Number of each g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance tam attached? h. Type of construction i. Is construction within 100 ft of wetlands? Yes No, Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes_No j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade k. Wig building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes _No. I. Septic Tank_ City Sewer_,_ Private well City water Supply SECTION 7a•OWNER AUTHORIZATION•TO SE COMPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT Kell.y Slough A Ruth Van Gooier ,as Owner of the subject property hereby authorize Philippe Rigollaud to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. See attachment (A) _ Signature of Owner Date I, Philippe Rigollaud , as Owner/Authorized Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. PHILIPPE RIGCLLAUD Print Name �`/JD� 06/02/2017 Signature of tJNnea> nt Date • SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable 0 Name of License Noider: Maya Fulford CS-106329 License Number 159 Clark Drive, Giulford VT, 05301 03/14/2018 Addressf�. Expiration Date 413-772-8788 Signature Telephone 9.Roaistered Name Improvement Contractor Not Applicable 0 Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative, LLC 140077 Company Name Registration Number 311 Wells Street, Suite B, Greenfield,,,MA, 013Q1 09/16/2017 Address Expiration Date Telephone 413-772-8788 • SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.I..c. 152,§25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit. Signed Affidavit Attached Yes C No 0 11. — Home Owner Exemption The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellin88 of one(I) or two(2)families and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license,provided that the owner acts as supervisor,CMR 788. Sixth Edition Section 1083.5.1. Definition of Homeowner:Person(s)who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,on which there is,or is intended to be,a one or two family dwelling,attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/or farm structures.A person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period shall not be considered u homeowner, Such`homeowner"shall submit to the Building Official,on a form acceptable to the Building Official that he/she shalt be responsible for all such work performed under the building permit. As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time,during and upon completion of the work for which this permit is issued. Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152(Workers'Compensation) and Chapter 153(Liability of Employers to Employees for injuries not resulting in Death)of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated,you may be liable for person(s) you hire to perform work for you under this permit. The undersigned"homeowner"certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code,City of Northampton Ordinances,State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated. Homeowner Signature SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable 0 Name or License Holder:Maya Fulford CS-106329 License Number 159 Clark Drive, Giulford VT, 05301 03/14/2018 Address / - -, � Expiration Date l c!cara 413-772-8788 Signature Telephone 9.Redstered Noire Improvement Contractor Not Applicable ❑ Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative, LLC 140077 Company Name Registration Number 311 Wells Street, Suite B, Greenfield, MA, 01301 09/16/2017 Address Expiration Date Telephone 413-772-8788 SECTION 10-WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c. 152,§25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit. Signed Affidavit Attached Yes 0 No 0 11. — Home Owner Exemption The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellings of one(1) or two(2) families and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license,provided that the owner acts as supervisor.CMR 780. Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5,11 Definition of Homeowner:Person(s)who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,on which there is,or is intended to be,a one or two family dwelling,attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/or farm structures.A person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period shall not be considered a homeowner. Such"homeowner"shall submit to the Building Official,on a form acceptable to the Building Official,that he/she shall be responsible for all such work performed under the building permit. As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time,during and upon completion of the work for which this permit is issued. Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152(Workers'Compensation) and Chapter 153(Liability of Employers to Employees for injuries not resulting in Death)of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated,you may be liable for person(s) you hire to perform work for you under this permit. The undersigned"homeowner"certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code,City of Northampton Ordinances,State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated. Homeowner Signature ATTACHMENT A AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND SERVE AS AUTHORIZED AGENT I hereby agree to the Project as set out above, and I agree to pay the contract price according to the Terms of Payment 1 further agree to the Terms and Conditions attached heteto as a part of this Proposal and Agreement. I hereby authorize Pioneer Valley PhotoVoftaics Cooperative to proceed with the above-referenced Project in accordance with this Agreement. I further authorize Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, or its designated representative, to obtain required permits for this project on behalf of the Owner. I will allow any photographs or videos of this project to be used by Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltares Cooperative for marketing purposes. A check To the First Payment is enclosed and I am returning this Agreement within 21 days of She Proposal date. ct ' r r r._ Printed Name Date Signature i tIe .,x L'C£mmc'+wv6[f+C-1:x+5 fispi nl15 _2,, CT>eW olaalazo e Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation AllIW I' .�- - . 10 Park Plaza-Suite 5170 Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Home Improvement Contractor Registration =-_— Registration: 140077 — Type: Private Corporation -- Expiration' 9/16/2017 Ta arose PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS000 PHILIPPE RIGOLLAUD - == = - 311 WELLS ST SUITE B = -- - - GREENFIELD, MA 01301 _ .. ,,,,,,-.72_,-._ Update Address and return card.Mark reason for change. rwi n xorn.csvl — ❑ Address i..] Renewal _ Employment Q Lost Card cj7 A;fano„ „„e/(4�C+ea.odew/L OR«of CossumerAtfairr d:Burin«s Reguiati a License or registration rand for individul use only Li OME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR before the expiation dale. If found return to: RSB atrah ^. 140077 Type: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Expiration: 9/1¢;2017 Private Corporation10 Park Plaza-Suite 5170 ,O PIONEER VALLEY PHO;OSOLTAICS COOP911 Seaga,MA 0211ti PHIIIPPE RIGOLIAUD GREENFIELD.MA A0130UITE B aF- =�_ GREENFIELD MA pt3pt - -- Undersecretary Not valid wiWovt u Massachusetts Department of Public Safety t` Board of Building Regulations and Standards License: CS-106329 Construction Supervisor MAYA FULFORD 159 CLARK DRIVE GIULFORD VT 06301 t • Expiration: Commissioner 03/14/2018 ACORa CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE o keem..," 1/3/2017 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER, THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the e,ertIOcate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Linda Powers NAME: Webber d: Grinnell PHONE O F*N {§13}586-0111 AX 6+ 1,(413)586.6401 8 North Ring Street ADDRESS: ilpowersewebberandgrinnell,Com INSURERS)AFFORDING COVERAGE 1 NAM i Northampton MA 01060 INSURER 1mI Global Ins. Co/Bnetgi IxswtEo aistmERB34azkei Insurance Company ' Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Inc. INSURER C:Inter'1 Ins. Co of Hannover/liner•i Attn: Rim Pinkitam INSURER 0: 311 Wells Street, Suite B INSURER E: _ _ Greenfield MA 01301 INSURER r: COVERAGES CERTIFICATENUMBER34aster mcp 1-2018 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THE CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. MDR Orr -....POLICY E;F POLICYEXP _ LTR TYPE OF V SURANCE a)$p 99961 POLICY NUMBER I WYYY) fMWOOIYYY) LIMITS x LCOMMtRCIAL GENERAL LIRBIUIY - EACH OCCURRENCE I4 1,000,00 CLAIMS-MADE $ OCCUR DPAMFS e° MRMcod L... AMA TO REED A CLAIMSpL. $ 100,00 ZG0Ck000241217 7/1/2017 1/1/2018 MED CAP(Any one person) $ 5,00 PERSONAL AADV INJURY $ 1,000,00 DENY AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PPR GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2.000,00 PRO X 'POLICY .I /ECT (_ LOC PRODUCTS-COMPNP AGO $ 2,000,00 DRIER'. E AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,0C ..._T ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY)E16640108) $ A --i ALL OWNED Sr- SCHEDULED AMAUTOS EAGCR006241217 i 1/1/261? 1/1(2018 80014Y NVRY(�9:GMMx) S NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE AUTOS $ ...— _......... X HIRED AUTOS sclen $ Unaennsured motonsi BMA $ 100,OC X UMBRELLA UAB Z OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 3 r LIDO,01 EXCESS UAB B _ ,C(AIMSMAOE. AGGREGATE $ 3:004,0{ OED X RESATION $ 10,000 WGROD02419U 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 i; AI EMPLOYERS' COMPENSATION _y_ I, ANTE [RH._ ANO EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY 1 ANY PROPRIETORP.NTNERIEXEOUm,E (IN NIA, E1..EACH ACCIDENT $ 1r 1)00,01 A MOFFICER/MEMBERNH)E%GIIIUFDi E10CR000241217 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 (mandatory EL DISEASE EA EMPIOYEEb 1,000,01 X RameN m DESCRIPTION OF OPERA DONS below ' Et 0I5FacF-POLICY WIT S 1400,04 Ot C commercial Property (MR17E1'4800 1/1/2017 1/1/2018 •Business personal property $1,750,01 iInsWMOon $350,01 DESCRP11ONOFOPERATIONS t LOCATIONS!VEHICLES(AGORA 101,Additional Reseda SCMOuk,may be Maenad if more Mea b required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY Of THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORI For Informational Purposes Only THE EXPB2ATWN DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED II ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE [[ Linda Powers/CNP ,..,[_v,.�.UC.,.....- AN -.__•, —a J 1988.2014 ACORD CORPORATION. Ail rights reserve ACORD 25(2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD INS025 Muni The Commonwealth of Massachusetts A E_; ,= Department Deartment of industrial Accidents Vrt= Congress Street,Suite 100 :r. x,:12 1 Boston,MA 02114-2 01 7 '"•awww.mass.gok/dia Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers. TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY. Anplicant Information Please Print Legibly Name(RusinesstOrganizatioW[ndividuai):PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS Address:3/1 WELLS STREET,SUITE B City/State/Zip:GREENFIELD, MA 01301 Phone #:413-772.8788 Are you an employer?Check the appropriate boxy Type of project(required): i.�I ams.employer wilt4 ,employees(full and/or part-time).* 7 O New construction 2.0 I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8, O Remodeling any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] SIDI am a homeowner doing all work myself[No workers'comp.insurance required]' 9. Demolition 10©Building addition 4.0I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I win ensure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole I].❑Electrical repairs or additions proprietors with no employees. 12.0Plambing repairs or additions 5.0 I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet, 13.❑Roof repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insuranm3 14. Other SOLAR PV 6.0 We ore a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 152,§I(4).and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] *Any applicant that checks box MI must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have employees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number, lam an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: NCH Global Ins. Co/Energi Policy#or Self-ins. Lie,#: EWGCR000241217 Expiration Date:01/01/2018 Job Site Address: 24 Hampden St City/State/Zip:Northampton, MA 01060 Attach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152,§25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to$250.00 a day against the violator.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby certify under the pains and enables of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct Signature; Date:01/O1/2017 phone#:413-772-8788 Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official City or Town: „ Permit/License#_, l Issuing Authority(circle one): 1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Otter Contact Person: Phone#: ,. • Aerial Site Plan Slough #2— Northampton : June 1,2017 Mr. Bill Killough-Hill Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative Inc. 311 Wells Street,Suite B Greenfield, MA 01301 Re:Von Goeler Slough residence, Northampton, MA GZA File No, 02.0172356.10 T-32 PV Squared Project No. 11646 Dear Mr.Killough-Hill, At your request GZA has reviewed the information PV Squared("you") provided on the Von Goeler and Slough residence at 24 Hampden Street, in Northampton, MA.The purpose of this review was to provide an opinion as to the structure's ability to support a proposed rooftop photovoltaic system.The information that you have provided includes an Engineers Structural section drawing of the roof framing(dated Oct.2011).The information you provided is attached to this letter for reference. You are proposing to erect PV panels on the south side of the roof of an addition to the house.The building and addition are a two-story.The addition comprises a wing to the northeast of the house.The addition roof intersects the main roof with valleys. The intersecting portion of the addition roof is framed over the original house roof.The addition roof structural drawing calls for 2x12 rafters at 24"O.C.These rafters span 8'on the horizontal.The outward end reaction of the rafters at the walls is resisted by 2x8 ceiling joists 2'-8 3/8"above the top of the second-floor wall.The roof has a 12/12 pitch.We assume that the roof is sheathed with a plywood deck.The structural drawing calls for the 2x8 ceiling joists to be bolted to the rafters with 4—3/8"bolts each side.The roofing material consists of asphalt shingles Conclusion: In our opinion the documents you have provided suggest that,the roof is sufficiently robust to support design snow loads and the proposed PV array. We base this opinion on the information you have provided and the following assumptions. We assume that the roof was constructed as designed and shown on the Addition Roof Framing Details(S5) drawing.We assume that the roof deck includes and appropriate span rated structural wood panel sheathing. We further assume that the existing roof was sufficiently designed to support the additional Dead Load where the addition roof frames over the existing roof. We assume that, owing to their slippery surface, the solar panels will shed snow better than the existing asphalt shingle roofing.We further assume that the panels will be installed parallel to the roof,eliminating any additional wind load.The ground snow load for .,"ai ooa,,.wm,emciw=.rvrNM June 1,2017 GZ` File No.020172356.107-32 Von Goeler&Slough Residence, Northampton MA Page { 2 Northampton is 55psf. Based on the information you provided for similar projects,we assume that the proposed PV panels weigh 2.6 psf(4.0%of ground snow load). To summarize, in our opinion,the roof is adequate to support the additional Dead Load of the proposed roof mounted Photovoltaic System. If we can be of further assistance, please call Jonathan Rugg(603) 232-8794 or Carl,Goldknopf(603) 232-8792. Very truly yours, GZA GEOENVIRONMEvNNT�AALL,IINC. (f�.�� an Rugg, P E, ' O Carl Gol knopf, P. Project Manager Senior Consultant 7 CARL 1. GOLI srRuMPF CTURAL a SIM Turner, P.E. 'Associate Principal r, t, 31988 ' 6 , it Attachments: -Existing building information. 40Up 4 r% 0 Von Goeler-Slough - Northampton • STRUCTURAL ASSESMENT REPORT 5/24/2017 e 4eY , 5P y ' P. "C Existing Inverter in Basement Y >.P 1& e. s. Existing PV Array `. \ rte' Proposed ACPV Array ` JO \ ,,m I oh stele—• 124 loe ani atm es5-se ttr' Owner Name: Ruth Von Goeler and Kelly Slough Site Address: 24 Hampden Street. Northampton. MA 01060 Phone Number: Ruth Cell 413-231.2350 System size: DC STC kW: 3.6 Array: (10) SPR-X22-360-C-AC modules Mounting: Invisimount rails on L feet and QuickFoot, bases Roof Structure: 2x12 rafters @ 24" and a 45° pitch Roofing Material: Asphalt shingles ,044 4 RR 3 o Von Goeler-Slough - Northampton STRUCTURAL ASSESMENT REPORT 1. <te 5/24/2017 ♦A, . .p Visual report: G -Overall Structure atti \ __ array plan `%E. c4rner view Ne Res S`9pCTCRAI. tEDIS I. At St-totes' Work shall ,conform _ the Momchisetts State Residential Stetting Code, 8th Edition. 2. This StFucturd Drawing is nosed on Icformdtnn shown on the Architectural Drawings. The Cordrector snor coordinate or dimensions, elevations, and details with the Architectural Drawings. 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SW Oct 2 - Tye o; - Bo11) �1 Y rP/zi - - o. � \ s� b � us® 2v4[ (ei119 Joist \ 13 % / 2 r 12 5 24' 2 COMmor z rte. 1 y %1, / cewg lest I mi— i - -- Don Strong 42 or ,p © C Rafter sre Rafterecc C Stud Beare[ N _ L— I 1 Corm otic F:evi H^ De:oil ��2T ,^ti r oof L ) — RYAN S. HELLWIG, PEI .. ' we STRUCTURAL ENGINEER VonGoeser - Sfough Addition „„SSSS Roof c ».r 85 28 ALDRICH STREET 24 Hampden Street NORTHAMPTON MA 01080 Northampton, MA Framing xr Phone: 413 584 HLWG (4594) . . ( Details Iwr.. nax. . _ ecce Open L-feet UP or DOWN on Ecofasten ECO-44R ANDD bases a attached to roof decking with(8)2"0MG XHD#15 fasteners. Blocking as needed to meet Invisimount cantilever specs. 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'- gg tlaa spaced t40"o.C. allowable rail cantilever is 3r and �� _i...._. __� 'k` Max allowable rail span rs 96' exceed /Slength ofadjacent' IIIIID 2-4- II P Y } Z, i Amon-nalpI bonen On 1array& rail overal i88Ryk— 0." used in response to actual m ol pmfYem comply with rail equipment 2x10 Rafters y roof overall 234" spectOcations 8 Keepsplicesleant 1 - bas and 24" G.�. elk riwkiamPs I M =s G5 hany ha#ne -o„t o Open L-Feet on Ecofasten Quikfoot bases City o tl 4 _a12 5 attached to roof structure with(2) GRK RSS Building Department 10, Clamp 1 b within a1e" reitherend rid d frame•5/16" x31/8"fasteners Plan Review 1 Torque nrdamps to 85 ln , 212 Main Street sBoerFe ad,noRse,es ln,Ib, � °Gv€.6`ps L ~fN ee/e2/ Northampton. MA 61060 -"Feet facing UPSLOPE throughout ROOF OPIP LINE I sa°+t By squanect Solor JOB. Goeler&Slough#2. TITLFI Array layout "sl"N' 4 /trek 4.1%1 a 31 Wells teB I # DESCRIPTION DATE /ferV\* Greenfteld,MA 01301 7. 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Ila"+1'-0" .. 13-772-0788 Nonhamplon,MA 01060 512E A.5"r tP SHEET A-01 - r SunPoweru X22-360-C-ACI Residential AC Module Series Design-Driven Advantages ©A�f #1 procure aesthetics and efficiency` LL LL Unmatched module (erahiir[y — - SERIES No elect oly.ic capacitors • 25-year Comh;ned Power and Product Warranty Maximize Value for Roof • Size system for roof, not stung inverter Optimizg per of each module Expand Deployment Options • Complex roofs and partial shading • Small systems _. . .. ... . ._. • System expandability Simplify& Speed Installation Optimize System and Installation Efficiency Factory integrate°microlnver ter Robust,• dont e locking AC cmnector5 `SSunPower At::Modules,which inc :de a f t tory-ia;egracee Design nexib.lity office and onsite lOunPovver mVoinveter, provide a revolutionary comb nahron of hgh No DC string sizing process etfue ,:;y bgh reiablry,arid module-level DC-to--AC power shovesDon • Fewer lnmar ration steps than competing systems Designed specifically for use with SuriPomer 'n,ls 1oust ano tee • mtuinve commissioning SunPower Mortitocng System,SunPower AC Modmes enabb!apio lswl at-J^ nest-in class system aesthetics and mniux vi o r tj if b Component of Complete System • Bait for use with Sin Pose i ImahrMoun[° system per fo mance A.this comes with toe best Comcred Powe ano.he SunPower Monitoring System aha hroaum Warranty. Superior system refaoilir y and aestnetres !rd's sunpower.com SUNP WER x S.1 Sunflower i X22-360-C-AC F Residential AC Module Series Power Data _ SPR-X22-360-CAC 5cia'Cels _ 96 Monocrystalline Maxeon"-)Gen I Nornifial 7cwe'e(Thom) 360W wont Glass High rransmissionfiemperea glass w.th ant Rowe'Tolerance +5,'-0% reflective coating Avg.Panel Efficiency _ _ 222% Environ roeraaI Outdoor rated Temp.Coef.(Power) -030%,' C Rating - _ +ame Class 1 clack anodized(highest AA MA raring) 3nree b.,pass diodes Shade l olerance • Integrated module-level maxvmum power _Weight A55 lbs(206 kg) pont tracking Max. - - - Recommended 1 3 in.(33 mm) Moccle Spacing AC Electrical Data Output a 240 V(min/nom/max) 2'.1/240/264V WdY2n6eS and CertificationsOutput @ 208 V(nn/nom/max) 183/208/229 V Operating Frequency (min/nom./max) 593/60.0/605 HzWarran iiec ' 25-year lmited power warranty Output Power Facer(nmin.) 099 • 25-year limited product warranty AC Max Continuous Output Cur no 240 V 133 A • UL 1741,i°clud ng compliance with AC Max.Continuous Ouput Curre't Or 208V 1 54 A appcable'equcement of.-FE 1547 anc AC Max.Cont.Output Power 320 W IEEE 15471 DC/AC CFC Conversion Effciercy 9609E • FCC and':CES-003 Class B Max.Units Per 20 A Branch CVCUD. 240 V 12(single phase) • AC module ype 2 le Rated Max-aunts Per 20 A Branch Crauit PS 208 V 0(tonoe) j • UL 2703 Listed when;nstalied wth Cemf cat ons lvlsi M ou nf" • Class A Fire Rated when inslalieo with Tested Operating Conditions InvisiMountfi'and when distance between Operating Temp. -40"F to-'85"F(-40"C to ,-85'O root surface arid bottom of SunPower Max Ambient Temp. 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The InvisiMount system and capped,flush rads addresses residential sloped roofs and combines faster Part of Superior System installation time, design flexibility, arid superior aesthetics. • Bu:t for use with Su-Power DC and AC modules- The InvisiMount product was specifically envisioned and • Besi tine witIs stem reliability and aesmetics n - ''owe' modules and engineered to pair with SuPower mode-lies. The resulting • Commonitoring app system-level approach will amplify the aesthetic and installation benefits for both homeowners and installers_ i./ "'it- f " :, sunpower.com � a o,tas,eet S U N P W E R • 4-44;14',474-;:is - 4 . Itt SunPower lnvisiMountTM f Residential Mounting System InvisiMount Component Images nodule*r Mid Comq and Pat Module" End Cleat and Rail .• Mid Clamp Cid Camp Roll 6 Ral Sp ice Linn l ug AssamPly End Cap InvisiMount Component Details InvtsiMount Operating Conditions 'emporavre nes to Q0 C hd0 I to l9L Pi Component 1 Material • MM. 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Qu+kFoot Product GuiView,P iii ll ' I lh()111iii Iii, ':ni Materials Needed for Assembly __ I � l, ..�"—z Item No. Description of Material/Part Quantity . 11.1 ';rE i: i',4 fie / 6 1 QuikFoot Base Plate 'I ,i 1 ( "{ - I f ,' 2 Fastener(Length to be determined} 2 I � I } iir r .I '�` 1 3 QuikFoot Flashing 1 , i4 -' r,i - 4 EPDM Washer 1 5 L-102-3"Bracket*(other options available) t01 l„ 0 6 5/16" EPDM Bonded 18,8 SS Washer 1 r • 1 l 7 3/8 Stainless Steel Hex Nut 1 1 1 W a '11,, ['1L t i� Required Tools r.q i LJ It J r-..4( wI i to ` : as Fr ' 1 i , .`0, 17 'ib i i. QuikFoot — Product Guide Cut Sheets: QF-AL-Base • 1 t�llIrl r ; t, ✓ % i� 2X 'L• .331n r li 'I, 1 , t.4. 1 1i 8 38mm j i'� I , '1l i�it ,i. I i trtill C 1 u O 0 ECS � C4 Cr) C • ia � CI 1 .50in �� 1 38. 10mm Ali '.n 3/8"-16 Stud a - E c 07 71) —A xt QF-M : LS' ^ M a VA V QF-L 1 .75' . ti t: 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar All content protected under copyright All rights reserved. 10/09/14 3.1 ' EcoFasten Solar products are Protected by the following U.S.Patents 8.151522528.153700828.181.398799 B28.166.713828.146.299828.209.914828.245.454528.272.174628.2255502 I�f „ ,� i QuikFoot Product Guide Cut Sheets: QF1-872 4A' tp x cFiJ kR.38in 9.53mm 1 032-r :I ' ilal i� I0.81mmJ I r • tit .') 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Submit manufacturer's written specifications. B_ Base plate is 6000 series aluminum with one i ' a id; I ' ota;Foa base plate attachment tra�Et that g Submit standard oroduct cut sheets PEM Tyne Pressen Stud 18.8 SS. jl 1, attaches directlyto the roof deck i I, C Submit installation instructions. C Fasteners to be compatible with chosen roof i 2. Provide aro rate bracket and fasteners *#L PP P D_ Submit product specific load test data,showing application and meet specified pull out values for ibe roof ultimate and allowable load values specific to i as shown m uad test data. (, it , ' a. RELATED SECTIONS the roof deck specified for the project. D. Counter flashing is 032 gauge aluminum em 1 Section 075ct Fi hing and Set Metal E i1 `, it 1; tossed)tc-a ver shape of starless steel case 2 Section 07500 Roofing 1 4 QUALITY ASSURANCE plate "R 3 D vision 1 Administrative and Procedural Installer to ne experienced in the installation of r A $111. i Requirements specified roofing material for no less than 5 years in 2.3 FINISH t ,*-01 A 4 Division]Thermal and Moisture Protection the area of the project. 05 , �,;1, i L25YSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Bract s mdl finish aluminum , I �' A COMPONENTS' 1.5 DELIVERY/STORAGE/HANDLING B. Base fashing-Black-kynar painted e 1-spect material upon derive y.Notify manufacturer I. QuikFoot system consists of aluminum within 24 hours of any missing or defective items. PART 3 - EXECUTION bracket and base plate with(1)stainless steel , K p material d covered,and off the ground until ir" i w ^� s-'c1,t'-}stainless steel rn,,,t}EnC?�l washer into ed. ry, Ir y and(1)bonded stainless steel and EPDM 3.1 EXAMINATION j P+ washer. A Substrate: Inspect struore on which brackets i . at 2. Fasteners APT Z- PRODUCTS are to be installed and•ve' h that i,will with- i A.To be of metal compatible with QuikFoot stand " li t,a bracJ2[ 2.1 MANUFACTURER any additional loading that may be Incurred. ,} t l B.Fasteners should be selected for compat- EcoFasten Solar a ibility with the roof deck 289 Harrel Street Morrisville,VT 05661 B. Notify General Contractor of any deficiencies C Fastener strength should exceed or be (877)859-3947 before install es EcoFasten Solar brackets. I1 equal to that of the allowable load of the w'w'wecofastensolar.corn `- t ' system See test data at C Verify that roofing material has been installed A2 MATERIALSmccrrectty pror ,nst�.iing solar attachme=t www.ecofastensola r.com j r A. Attachment Bracket brackets. /1 + ,-a 'f 3. Sealant(t required by roof manufacturer) S , 6Qr0 Ser es A wrinum(choose o^.e} v to be roof manufacturer approveq. 3.2 INSTALLATION I . 4, Aluminum counter flashing 1 CP-SQ-Slotted A. Comply with architectural drawings and project 5 Alum num attachment bracket 2.F-111-P. "'Ja r 3.P-3-CSK sngem. Mnufasfor ds ion of \ B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 4.5CL-101-3 system.Comply withoManufscturer'n written in stallation instructions for installation and layout. 1. Bracket spacing to be recommended by 5.L-102-3' , project engineer. 6.L-102-6" 2 Install amNnmmr;f twofasten€s ce• 7Z-101 base plate. 8.Comp Slide 3. it is important to design new structures or 8.Custom �:I assess existing structures to make sure mat z I `y ...� they can withstand retained loads. (1. Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative POLICY DOCUMENT #9 Current version adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2011 INSTALLATION CREW OPERATING POLICY This policy applies to all PV Squared employees in Massachusetts, but is particularly directed at those involved in the installation of solar electric and other renewable energy systems (licensed electrician, learner/apprentice electrician, licensed constructor supervisor, supervised carpenter and laborer). When engaged in this work as an employee of PV Squared on a PV Squared project site, activities of PV Squared employees are covered under the General Liability Insurance maintained by the Cooperative. It is the intent of this policy to provide clarity to installation situations where the applicable codes and regulations are unclear, ambiguous, or silent. It is possible that a municipal building or electrical inspector could interpret the codes and regulations in a manner that differs from what appears here. But this policy sets out, in writing, how the cooperative interprets legal work requirements and unclear details. It is an internal consensus working model, intended to be revised and improved from time to time. As a general matter, a city's or town's Building Commissioner is charged with enforcing the State Building Code, Plumbing and Gas Code, Electrical Code and Architectural Access Code. The commissioner addresses concerns about the safety, accessibility and security of construction of homes and businesses. The commissioner also enforces zoning bylaws. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, employees of the cooperative who perform electrical tasks and activities must hold a Massachusetts journeymen's electrician license or be under the direct supervision of such licensed personnel. These tasks and activities include installing electrical wiring, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures or other appliances for carrying or using the electricity associated with Renewable Energy Generators (electrically active solar photovoltaic modules, wind turbine-generators, hydroelectric generators, etc.). In no circumstances shall the Massachusetts licensed journeymen have more than one learner or apprentice working with him/her or under his/her supervision. Mounting structures come in a variety of configurations and have differing functional and physical characteristics. A structural component or assembly becomes associated with electrical work as the Renewable Energy Generator is electrically bonded to the mounting structure. Unless otherwise noted in M.G.L. c.143 583 through §§60 inclusive, all structural work defined as follows shall not be required to be performed by a Massachusetts licensed journeymen electrician: • Structural improvements • Elements of a Renewable Energy Generator's support structure that fail under a building permit (e.g., assembly of top-of-pole mounting structure on steel pole with concrete foundation prior to execution of any required electrical bonding of the support structure and associated renewable energy generator (solar electric module) to the support structure Policy # 9 installation Crew Operating Policy Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative POLICY DOCUMENT #9 Current version adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2011 • Roof-top mounting support structures including but not limited to posts, stand-offs, flashings, feet, and mounting rails • Operation of heavy equipment involved in moving, hoisting, digging and other tasks • Earth work, excavation and concrete work • Manual labor involved in moving loading and unloading of equipment • Moving, hoisting, and attaching an electrically bonded panel assembly (defined as one or more assembled and electrically bonded solar electric modules) to an existing structural support designed to host the panel assembly. Note however that construction of a panel assembly is an electrical task due to the required electrical bonding activities. Repair and Servicing of Installed Equipment Repair or replacement of an electrically bonded and/or energized renewable energy generator (e.g., installed solar electric panel) will be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised (earner or apprentice working with the licensed electrician. Replacement of an installed inverter must be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with the licensed electrician, if the work requires removal of AC and/or DC conduit and associated wiring that originates outside of the installed inverter (e.g., removal of external AC conduit and wiring between the inverter and point of interconnection with the on-site electrical service). Note that this activity may require a wiring permit in some local jurisdictions. This requirement also applies to the servicing of an installed inverter that involves replacement or repair of components and wiring internal to the pre-manufacturer inverter (i.e., factory installed components that were originally shipped with the inverter) even though such activity may not require a wiring permit. Replacement of an installed inverter may also be performed by a qualified technician who may or may not be a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with a licensed electrician if the inverter is of a "plug and play" design. Such a qualified technician can also performed other tasks that include installation and servicing inverter-based performance monitoring systems (e.g., replacing internal communication cards, making "plug and play" ethernet connections, etc.), assuming these activities do not require creation of a new AC power source circuit to operate the communication system(s). Policy # 9 Installation Crew Operating Policy Non Electrical Work at a typical PV Squared installation: • All Material Handling tasks o Module prep and moving o Ladder lift set up o Ladder set up o Trash/recycling removal and sorting • Structural Improvements o All carpentry work • Roof Mount Array o Fall protection anchor setup and removal o Layout and mounting bases o Racking up to but not including"bonding/grounding related activities" o Leveling of racking o Sealing seams/patching roofing/additional flashing • Ground mount array o Site work, earth moving o Trenching/digging o Construction of racking up to but not including `bonding/grounding related activities" • Conduit run o Making holes in structure o Fire blocking,sealing penetrations o Stickers • Power Board o Build wall, hang plywood o Stickers • Interconnection o Stickers • Monitoring o Wifi options o Any"plug and play'devices o Programming of monitoring devices o Computer based activities • Installation completion o Final building inspections o Install pictures- See checklist o Update one line and roof drawings to reflect as built o Completion checklist o Notes for others o COC left onsite • Misc o Truck Organizing o Material List,ordering o Daily check-in o Customer interaction and training activities