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9 WALNUT ST BP-2018-1079 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MU.Block: 32A-016 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGLLc.1144/2�A) Cateeorv. SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2018-1079 Project# JS-2018-001943 Est Cost-$15470.00 Fee: $75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266 Lot Size(sn.ft.): 3310.56 Owner: Abram Handler&Eliana Bronstein zonina: URC(100)/ Applicant. PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS AT. 9 WALNUT ST Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST- SUITE B (413) 772-8788 Liability GREENFIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON:4/25/2018 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR, 8 PANELS 2.56 KW 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 to 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: FeeTvoe: Date Paid: Amount: Building 4/25/20180:00:00 $75.00 212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner a eft City of Northampton "slow ofp = PFr( 2 J Building Department Curry # 212 Main Street SaWelrSkpHs Room 100 Wefe`MNyiM> -- —�– Northampton, MA 01060 TWDSaYyF phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 +• < APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR,RENOVATE O�R7DEMOLISH ,A¢ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Property Address: This Section to be Completed by office 9A Walnut Street Northampton, MA 01060 MaD Lot Unit Zone Overlay District Elm SL District CB District SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Abram Handler 9A Walnut Street,Northampton,MA 01060 Name(Pant) Current Mailing Address: (917)710-3155 See attachment (A) Telephone Signature 2.2 Authorized Agent: Pioneer Valley PhmoVolmics Cooperative,LLC 311 Wells Street,Suite B,Greenfield,MA,01301 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address46 : 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 $3,018 (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical (b)Estimated Total Cost of 12,452 Construction from 6 3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee y/r 4. Mechanical(HVAC) V 5. Fire Protection 6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) $15,470 1 Check Number 7 This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number: Date Issued' Signature gZ Building Co issioredlnspecter of Buildings Date 5n U4 Q@O PV Squared Solar(wwwpvsquared coop Phone.413-771-8788 j Fax:413-771-8668 311 Wells St,Ste.B j Greenfield,MA 01301 s• �• yeJ MA Elec.Lic.A13764 MA HIC 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 thatvalues 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 contractorwe are furthermore guided by the January 30, 2009 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 ron-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 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information Existing Proposed Required by Zoning This column to be filled w by Building Depvmsnt Lot Size Frontage Setbacks Front -- Side L - R: L: R:' '.. Rear Building Height Bldg.Square Footage - % - Open Space Footage % (Lot area minus bids&paved #of Parking Spaces - Fill: 1i A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES, date issued:' IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#. B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained O Obtained O , Date Issued: C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO O IF YES, describe size, type and location: D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES O NO O IF YES, describe size, type and location: E. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing,grading,excavation,or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan that will disturb over 1 acre? YES O NO O IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Pend from the DPW is required. SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable) New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing Or Doors Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [O Siding[0] Other pM Brief Description of Proposed Workor 1- rams-1.1 Alteration of existing bedroom_Yes X No Adding new bedroom Yes X No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes x No Plans Attached Roll -Sheet ea. If Now house and or addition to existina housing. complete the following: a. Use of building: One Family Two Family---Other b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Numbe,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 Woodstoves Number of each g. Energy Conservation Compliance. _Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached? h. Type of construction I. Is construction within 100 R. of wetlands? Yes __No. Is construction wthin 100 yr. floodplain_Yes No j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade__ k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No. I. Sepfic Tank_ CrtySewer Private well.__ City water Supply SECTION To-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I, Abram Handler _ 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) 4/13/2018 Signature of Owner Date Philippe Rigollaud ,as GwneF/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 RIGOLLAUD Print Name 4/13/2018 Signature of Data SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ NameefUcenseNolder: Daniel Gomez Gonzalez CS-111266 License Number 43 Hatfield Street , Northampton MA 01060 03/14/2021 Acklmas / Expiration Date wx�//' 413-772-8788 Signature Telephone 9.Reaistered Nome Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑ Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative LLC 140077 Company Name Registration Number 311 Wells Street, Suite B. Greenfield, MA. 01301 09/15/2019 Address Expiration Date Telephone 413-772-8788 SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c. 162'§25C(6)) ,§26C(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....... OO No...... ❑ 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 108.3.5.1. 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 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 hereto as a part of this Proposal and Agreement. 1 hereby authorize Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative to proceed with the above-referenced Project In accordance with this Agreement.I further authorize Pioneer Valley Phoh Volaics 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 PhotoVoltalcs Cooperative for marketing purposes. A check for the First Payment is enclosed and I am returnhy this Agreement within 21 days of the Proposal date. A6rwwt �af ACr 11 I2�- I4 Printed Name Date NV- Signature Tide Propend aM Ay mems M13206 _ Ppe 1d 12 Abem He W-Nw per 21.2017 ® Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Protessronal Licensure Board of Budding Regulations and Standards Construction Supervisor CS-111266 Elcpires'. 03114J2021 DANIEL GOMEZ-CsONZA1:FX 43 HATFIELD STREET NORTHAMPTON MA 011000 Commissioner Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation One Ashburton Place - Suite 1301 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Home Improvement Contractor Registration 1 ype. Corporation Registration 140077 P10NEEII VALLFt PHOIOVOI IAICs COUP Espdatlort 0995'2019 311 W FI L5 ST 5UITE 8 CAFFNFIF.O MA 01301 UpCai[AddIcss and Pa W rn Cerd m a cue npMFpAPROVEMENI GONiR4C10Fso Hefol etearWidlogate Pala only iVPP r.- bebre the evpnabon date Ir loJnnar, ( to fro ration 11 pp n OH¢eollaeaSer H>fantand BusinY.S Fegulelmn 4M77 ,_ 10 PLM P A 2 Sidle'+70 frP ., �(r �.'. Boston MA 02116 1 l Not valid wlltfout signature The Commonwealth ofMassachuselts Department of lndustrialAccidents 1 Congress Street,Suite 100 Boston,M 4 01114-2017 www.mass.gov/dia WWorkers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers. TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY. Aoolicant Information Please Print Legibly Name(Business/Organaation/ludividua0:Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative Inc. DBA PV Squared Solar Address:311 Wells Street, SuiteB City/State/Zip:Greenfield MA 01301 _ Phone#:413-772-8788 Are you an employer?Clack the appropriate boo: Type Of project(required): I.MJ I am a employer with 48 employees(to],and/or pan-bm:).• 7. ❑New construction 2.❑Iamasolc propricmr or partnership and have no cmployces wokaing 'or mem $, ❑Remodeling any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required 3 a I am a homeowner doing all work myself[No workers comp.insurance required.]! 4 ❑Demolition 4.❑I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors w wnduct all.ork on my property. 1 will 10❑Building addition ensure that an contractors either have workers emo sonanon Irearanm m arc rale 11.❑Electrical repairs or additions propdemrs with no employees. 12.❑Plumbing repairs or additions 5.[]1 am a grneml wnbarmar and I have hired the sub-contactors hired orthe atached sheet. ]3.�ROOf repairs These sub-conrcactors have employees and have workers comp.insm.mcet 6.n Wearcacorporationandispwrs ha veexercisedtheirrightof encu reg per MGL c. 14.E]Othcr Solar PV 152,§I(4J,and we havo no e mployees.[Na worktts'wrap.boomers,mquirW.] *Any applicant that clacks box#1 must also fill out the section below showi,their workers compensation policy information. t Homwwnns who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all we rk and then hire muside contractors most submit a new affidavit indicating such. IContacmrsthat check thu box must attached av additional his,showing thr name of the mb-oonb m.and it,..whether or not chose entities have employees. If the subcontractors have employees,they must provide thrir withers'comp.policy number. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and jab site information. Insurance Company Name:HDI Global Insurance Co/Energi Policy#or Self-ins.Lie#:EWGCR0002412118 Expiration Date:01/01/2019 Job Site Address:9A Walnut Street _ 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,§25 4 is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties ir.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`ors arded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby certify under thepains and penalties off neimy that the information provided above is hue and correct SimulateDate: 4 . 13 .2018 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# Issuing Authority(circle one): 1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.Cityfrown Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone#: .eco CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE `ELM ry 01/0312018 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED ASA MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOTAFFIRMATVELY 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 CERTFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: III cerfifiwte holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED Provisions or be endorsed. N SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and condNlons of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on Stitt cerdficale does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such ends raement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME. Linda PovaIS VYebber 8 Gnnnel: vHoxEs: w_ (413)586 0111 Nal, p13)58B 6481 8 NoM long Street ADDIiEs4cragbberandgrinnell corn IN SURERISI AFFORDING COVERAGE M<C/ NoMampton UA 01060 INSURERA: HDI Global Ins.Co'Ene, uREC INSURER Markel/Energi Pioneer Valley Ph.1FVONa115 Coponstwo..In, INSURER CI Imarl ins.Co of AR..OVerlEns, Ann Kim Pmkham INSURER O: 311 Wells Street Suite B INSURER E: Geenlleld :A 01301 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: Master Exp 12019 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PER100 INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT TERM OR CONDITION OFANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IAAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN.THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS EXCLUSIONS AND CONOITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. LTR TY PE OF INSURANCE INSO WVU POLICY NUMBER tWNOTYYYI AMEDOY,O LIMITS COI�IE0.CILL GENBUL WBILnY EACHOCCURRENCE 1000000 CLVM$MiDE ®OCC09 PREMISES(Or—1-1 1100000 MED..Unr me NI F Excluded A EGGCROW2412118 01!012018 01/01/2019 PEDSO'It INJURY . 1000000 .1,AGGREGATE JIAIT APPLIEE PER GEICEL"OGREGATE . 20110000 POJCY �JEC' DU- PFODUCTS-COWP/OPAGB S 200000 RER AUTOMOBILE LIBLnY a L UNI" F TGOO.00G Ea a•.Alaem AM AUTO SODIC oeR LY INJUI om s A On IED 3CHE00.EO EAGOROD0241218 OV01C1010 01/092019 EODaYINJUFYIFeracSwI s AUTOROhlY JTCE HIRC0 NO.Y.Ort'NED PROPERTYOAMAGE F ACTCCO11 aJTO50NLY IPe,a[[4eN1 umeMsureb motensl 81 s 20 BUD UMNRELu uAO OnCUR HAHOCCJRREnCE s 3000000 B ExCESSLue uI'S uUR 19EPXNE604E7 01/092018 0901/2019 AGGREGATE 5 3,000,000 OFF I I RETENTION 1 F WORI(ENSCONPENUTION H- AND EMPLOYERS'LNBUUY Y!N srAru;E ER A ANY%1FWE10WPAR7,1U /1XECJTA9 EL Ek-111IIOE17 s 1000000 OFFIC=F/vEInFEES. CLVJso, F7 x E\YGCR000241$fl8 01!OT/2018 01!01!21]15 1Mananwyln Np EL DSEF*E EAEHFLOYEE 5 1 000000 11 es aeume once• 1 000 000 DEICCRIP➢ON OF 04RIDN61— RRS1.F IOJOYLIMG 5 ODmmer Q1 Pro" - Business Pers Pre,M51750000 C CPR18E17801 01/0101018 01!092019 Installation E350oca DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS!LOCATIONS/VEHICLES(ACORD 101.Aaaltlmal stamens sG edu e.mry Oe eYacrof dram Mace IN rtaulrttll CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTCE WILL BE DELIVERED IN EYIOen:e Of Insurance ACCORDANCE WITH TICE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORRED REPRESENTATNE ©19882015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016100) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD PROJECT INFORMATION: /yam Sp U4A • Owner. Abram Handler --}--)- • Address: 9 Walnut Street Northampton,MA 01060 �r��I�/ •f • Phone: 917-710-3155 w squares sohr • 377 Email: abram.handler@gmaiLcom D oolb sneer.somee —Reid,MA 01301 desig4,—q r-O000p • System Size: 2.88 kW 413-7724733 • Modules: SunPower X22-360-D-AC 1D8: Handler • Rail: SunPower Invisimount -' • Bases: EcoFasten Quikfoot SDE: 9wemm street • Snow Load: 40 lbs NortnarhMn.MA 01080 • Wind Speed: 120 mph RensionS: ROOF STRUCTURE:. • 40°pitch 2x5 rakers @ 24"O.C. ROOF MATERIAL: Asphalt shingles \�✓ PROJECT NOTES: 1. Framing location to be verified on site. 2. Slide rail assembly as needed to avoid interfering with splices or bases. Site Plan 3. Unless otherwise noted bases are staggered and spaced at 48"O.C. 4. Additional or alternative bases may be used to meet actual roof conditions. TIME: Site Plan BILL OF MATERIALS CR PART MAKE MODEL EDva: n91s 18 Base EcoFasten Quikfoot By: ID DATE: 31232018 6 Rail SunPower Invisimount SCALE: AS Shown 4 Rail Splice SunPower Invisimount SIZE: 9S.x 11• 12 Midclamp SunPower Invisimount 8 Endclamp SunPower Invisimount A-01 8 Module SunPower X22-360-D-AC isneee i o1 zl 66"41,05 w Squared solar 311 Welk Street Sulte5 Greenfield MA 01301 tl61gn@pVSquaredeoop 013-Md7B8 Array 167y2' - JOB: Handler 7Y, SITE: 9 Walnut Street Nonhamptoq MA01060 N T w O O K Q 7Y," ME: Array Layout Array centered between L-Feet above rail at ridge and eave and bottom of array only. offset roughly equal Below rail otherwise. rDNR: 11915 from southern gable. BY 1G DATE: 3rz312111B SCALE: 114'-V-0 SIZE: B.5 Sl1' Clamp Torque: 85 in-lbs L-Foot Torque: 375 in-lbs Max Span: 72" - A-02 Max Cantilever: 1/3 adjacent span e.g 32"span= 10.2/3"cantilever Module Size: 61-5/16"x 41-3/16"x 1-13/16"(46mm) (Sheet 2 of z) Snu4R Q^@O �M1��ft ff fe a sOr "squared Solar 3 I well:street Sure 8 Greenflela MA 01301 design@Mquared.roop <13-M 8788 (OB: Handler SIR. 9 Walroa She. Nortrampmn.MA 01060 REVISIONS: TIiIE'. Module Map FDNN: 11915 BY: J. DATE: M31201B SIAM NO SOI. SIZE: 85'i 11' Serial No: Strings: 2x8 E-01 Inverter: (8)SunPower%22-360-D-AC Module: (8)SunPower%22-360-D-AC (Sheet 1 roll Handler-Northampton l@O New England Construction Engineering, PLC 436 Campbell Street (NECE) Structural Construction Solutions White River Junction,VT 05001 Jonathan Rugg, P.E. 603-903-9798 j.egg@Ne ElkWlACwshucaonEngln dng.Porn March 6, 2018 Ms. Madeleine Geschwind Pioneer Valley PhotoVolmics Cooperative, Inc. 311 Wells Street,Suite B Greenfield, MA 01301 Re: Handler Residence, Northampton, MA PV Squared Project No. 11915 NECE Project No. 18-001 T-86 Dear Ms.Geschwind, At your request New England Construction Engineering, PLC(NECE) has reviewed the information that Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Inc. (PV Squared)provided on the roof and supporting structure of the Handler residence,at 9 Walnut 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 mounted photovoltaic(PV) array.The information that you provided is attached to this letter for reference. You are proposing to erect PV panels on one side of the residence roof.The house is a two-story residence with two perpendicular roof peaks that intersect with valleys.Your proposed array layout is outside the intersecting valley.The roof which will support the proposed array measures approximately 16'x23.The roof has a 40-degree pitch and is symmetric about the peak.The roof is supported by 2x5 rafters at 24" O.C.The rafters bear on balloon framed walls approximately 17"above the second-floor ceilingjoists.You have verified and confirmed that the walls are balloon framed,with full sawn 2x4 studs at 16" O.C.The roof has solid board sheathing which appears to have been overlain with plywood,and asphalt shingles. Conclusion: Based on the information that you provided,we conclude that the roof will adequately support the additional dead load of the PV array and design snow load.We base this opinion on the following assumptions.We assume that,owing to their smooth surface,the PV panels will shed snow more readily than the existing asphalt shingles.We assume that PV panels will be installed parallel to the roof,eliminating any additional wind load. Finally, based on your proposed layout,we assume that the proposed array will not impart any additional load in the New England Construction Enguaromig,PLC PV Squared-Hander Residenoe Jonathan Rugg, P.E. Northampton,MA Page 2 of 2 intersecting roof valley.The ground snow load(Pg)for Northampton is 40psf.According to information that you have provided,the proposed PV panels weigh approximately 2.6 psf. In summary,the roof will adequately support the design snow load and the additional dead load of the proposed roof mounted PV array. Thank you for the opportunity to assist with this project. If we can be of further assistance, please contact Jonathan Rugg at NECE. _}���NOFIyS�A JpU11Ua $Sincerely, c G A Na 31984 4wr.'eathan Rugg,P.E. NEngland Construction Engineering, PLC. Attachments: -Building Information. 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Built for use with SunPower DC and AC modules The InvisiMount product was specifically envisioned and Best-in-class system reliability and aesthetics • Combine with SunPower modules and eng neered to pair with SunPower modules. 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RELATED SECTIONS the roof deck specified for the project. D. Counter flashing is.032 gauge aluminum em- 1.Section 07600'.Flashing and Sheet Metal bossed to accept shape Of stainless steel base ,1 2.Section 07500:Roofing 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE plate 3.Division I Administrative and Procedural Installer to be experienced in the installation of Requirements specified roofing material for no less than 5 years in 2.3 FINISH y 4.Division)Thermal and Moisture Protection the area of the protect. A Starlet Is mill finish aluminum h 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION LS DELIVERY STORAGE HANDLING B Base flashing-Black- s / / g kynar painted ay A. COMPONENTS: " 1. QuikFoot system consists of aluminum Inspect material upon delivery.Notify manufacturer 1' within 24 hours of any missing or defective items. PART 3-EXECUTION n: bracket and base plate with stainless steel Keep material dry,covered,and off the ground until 1 bl stud,(1)stainless steel nut(p1)EPDM washer installed. I and(i)bonded stainless steel and EPDM 3.1 EXAMINATION washer. A Substrate:Inspect structure on which brackets hk tt 2. Fasteners PART 2 - PRODUCTS are tobeinstalled and verify that itwill with- F A.To be of metal compatible with QuikFoot stand bracket. 2.1 MANUFACTURER any additional loading that may be incurred. B.Fasteners should be selected for compat- EcoFasten Solar° ibility with the roof deck. 289 Harrel Street,Morrisville,Vr 05661 B. Notify General Contractor of any deficiencies C Fastener strength should exceed or be (877)859-3947 before installing EcoFasten Solar brackets. equal to that of the allowable load of the wyemecotastensolarcom system.See test data at C Verify that roofing material has been installed system.See to www.ecofastensolar.com 2.2 MATERIALS correctly prior to installing solar attachment A. Attachment Bracket brackets. 3. Sealant(if required byroof manufacturer): 6000 Series Aluminum(choose one) to be roof manufacturer approved. 3.2 INSTALLATION 4. Aluminum counter-Flashing 1 CP-SQ-Slotted A Comply with architectural drawings and project S. Aluminum attachment bracket ZF-111-A engineers recommendations for location of 1: 3.P-3-CSK system.Comply with Manufacturers written in- B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 4.SCL-101-3 stallation instructions for installation and layout. 1. Bracket spacing to be recommended by 5.L-102-3" project engineer. 6.L-102-6" rj 2. Install a minimum of two fasteners per 7_Z-101 base plate. 8.Comp Slide 3. It is important to design new structures or 8.Custom assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand retained loads. 87]-859-394] Eccrtp am romcwSolarr b be fent protected under 62 45hts37 052818.10/09214 4.1 EcoFaslen Solar prWvcts are proledetl by Me following U.S.Palenis:8151,522 92a153]OO B20.181.398828166]13829.106299 B2 8,209914 B28.2<5<SC B2 27217082822555732 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 labored. 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 photovottaic 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 §53 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 fall 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 pane[) will be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner 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 I 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 includirg"tonding/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 wifl options o Any"plug and play'devices o Programming of monitoring clevices I 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 Massachusetts Electric Company&Nantucket Electric Company(d/b/a National Grid) MD.P.U.1248 Certificate of Completion for Simplified Process Interconnections Installation Information: ❑ Check if owner-installed Interconnecting Customer:Abram Handler Contact Person: Mailing Address: 9 Walnut St Apt 1 City,, Northampton State: Ma. Zip Code 01060 Telephone(Daytime): (917) 710-3155 (Evening): Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address: abram.handler@gmail.com Address of Facility (if different from above): Electrical Contractor's Name(if appropriate): PV Squared Mailing Address: 311 Wells Street, Suite B City: GreenfieldState: Ma. Zip Code:_01301 Telephone(Daytime):_413-772-8788 (Evening):_Same Facsimile Number: _413-772-8668 E-Mail Address: interconnection@pvsquared.coop License number: Al 3764 Date of approval to install Facility granted by National Grid: 1/4/2018 Application ID number: 00167274 Inspection: The system has been installed and inspected in compliance with the local Building/Electrical Code of (City/County): Signed(Local Electrical Wiring Inspector, or attach signed electrical inspection): Name(printed): Date: License#: As a condition of interconnection you are required to send/e-mail a copy of this form along with a copy of the signed electrical permit to National Grid: National Grid Attn: Distributed Generation 40 Sylvan Rd Waltham, MA 02451 E-mail: distributed.eeneration(&,nationalarid com Massachusetts: htty.//www.nationaigndus.com/masselectric/hom / y ff/di st b t d gencration.as Nantucket:httpd/www nationalg,idus com/n=tu k t/h e/ e ff/d t b t d geueration.aso Page 1 of 1