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22B-020 (3) 13 MEADOW AVE BP-2020-0385 GIs#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block: 22B-020 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-2020-0385 Project# JS-2020-000661 Est. Cost: $41605.00 Fee: $75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266 Lot Size(sq. ft.): 17816.04 Owner: HILBINK TOM Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS AT. 13 MEADOW AVE Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST - SUITE B (413) 772-8788 Workers Compensation GREEN FIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON.9/24/2019 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-30 SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF - 10.8 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# 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: FeeType: Date Paid: Amount: Building 9/24/2019 0:00:00 $75.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner So /ff r - -- Department use only City of North Le t of P rmit: Building Dep mCurb ut/D veway Permit 212 Main S resew /Sep 9 Availability Room 1 0 at /Well Availability Northampton, A Two ets o Structural Plans hone 413-587-1240 xto PI ns p NO�THA%irTON.MA 0 filer S e if _— APPLICATION 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 Map Lot /r-Qig Unit W / ado U--) Zone Overlay District �-t Elm St.District CB District SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Thomas Hilbink 13 Meadow Ave, Florence,MA 01062 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: 917-376-5773 Telephone Signature 2.2 Authorized Agent: Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics 311 Wells St. Greenfield,MA 01301 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: See Attachment A 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 $41,605 (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 6. Total = (1 +2+ 3+4+ 5) $41,605 Check Number /6 6k 7Z This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number: Date Issued: Signature: /' 2% - 201 cl Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date buildingpermits @ pvsquared.coop EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; EITHER HOMEOWNER OR CONTRACTOR) 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 in by Building Department Lot Size Frontage Setbacks Front Side L: R: l.: R: Rear Building Height Bldg. Square Footage 111/0 Open Space Footage % (Lot area minus bldg&paved parking) #of Parking Spaces Fill: (volume&Location) A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO Q DON'T KNOW O YES O IF YES, date issued:_ IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO O DONT KNOW Q YES Q IF YES: enter Book I i Pager and/or Document # B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained O Obtained 0 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 0 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 Permit from the DPW is required. SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable) New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alterations) ❑ Roofing ❑ Or Doors 0 Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [p Siding [0] Other[©] Brief Description of Proposed installation of racking system for solar PV on roof Work: Alteration of existing bedroom Yes No Adding new bedroom Yes No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No Plans Attached Roll -Sheet 6a. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following: a. Use of building : One Family_ Two Family Other Solar PV 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 Woodstoves Number of each g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance form 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. Will 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 BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT Thomas Hilbink as Owner of the subject property PV Squared (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) hereby authorize to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. See Attachment A See Attachment A Signature of Owner Date PV Squared 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. Miira Gates Print Name 9/23/2019 Signature of Owner/Agent Date SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder Daniel Gomez Gonzalez License Number CS-111266 Address Expiration Date 03/14/2021 Signature Telephone 413-772-8788 9. Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑ Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative Company Name Registration Number 311 Wells Street, Suite B, Greenfield, MA, 01301 140077 Address Expiration Date 413-772-8788 Telephone 09/15/2019 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....... No...... ❑ City of Northampton r" Massachusetts A�� G DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS y 212 Main Street • Municipal Building Jti�S ^oCa Northampton, MA 01060 byy � AFFIDAVIT Home Improvement Contractor Law Supplement to Permit Application The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation("OCABR")regulates the registration of contractors and subcontractors performing improvements or renovations on detached one to four family homes.Prior to performing work on such homes,a contractor must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor("HIC"). M.G.L.Chapter 142A requires that the"reconstruction, alteration, renovation,repair, modernization, conversion, improvement, removal, demolition, or construction of an addition to any pre-existing owner-occupied building containing at least one but not more than four dwelling units....or to structures which are adjacent to such residence or building"be done by registered contractors. Note:If the homeowner has contracted with a corporation or LLC, that entity must be registered Type of Work: Est. Cost: Address of Work: Date of Permit Application: I hereby certify that: Registration is not required for the following reason(s): Work excluded by law(explain): _Job under$1,000.00 Owner obtaining own permit(explain): Building not owner-occupied Other(specify): OWNERS OBTAINING THEIR OWN PERMIT OR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS FOR APPLICABLE HOME IMPROVEMENT WORK ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARBITRATION PROGRAM OR GUARANTY FUND UNDER M.G.L.Chapter 142A.SUCH OWNERS ALSO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITES FOR ALL WORK PERFORMED UNDER THE BUILDING PERMIT.SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Signed under the penalties of perjury: I hereby apply for a building permit as the agent of the owner: 9/23/2019 PV Squared 140077 Date Contractor Name HIC Registration No. OR: Notwithstanding the above notice,I hereby apply for a building permit as the owner of the above property: Date Owner Name and Signature City of Northampton \ Massachusetts ;, ( r DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS y. 1 h y 212 Main Street •Municipal Building 4- Northampton, MA 01060 Debris Disposal Affidavit In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, I acknowledge that as a condition of the building permit all debris resulting from the construction activity governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed of in a properly licensed solid waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A. The debris from construction work being performed at: 13 Meadow Ave, Florence, MA 01062 (Please print house number and street name) Is to be disposed of at: (Please print name and location of facility) Or will be disposed of in a dumpster onsite rented or leased from: Alternative Recycling Systems - 77 West St, West Hatfield, MA 01088 (Company Name and Address) 9/23/2019 Signature of Permit Applicant or Owner Date If, for any reason, the debris will not be disposed of as indicated, the Applicant or Owner shall notify the Building Department as to the location where the debris will be disposed. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1587497E-F331-48B8-A795-2391771F6345 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. I further agree to the Terms and Conditions attached hereto as a part of this Proposal and Agreement.I hereby authorize Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics 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 PhotoVoltaics Cooperative for marketing purposes. A check for the First Payment is enclosed and I am returning this Agreement within 21 days of the Proposal date. Thomas Hilbink 6/14/2019 1 11:57 AM EDT Printed Name Date DocuSigned by: C Owner 7EOE756F8A4A408 Signature Title Proposal and Agreement p 00014906 Page 7 of 13 Thomas Hilbink-lune 14,2019 '\ The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents I Congress Street,Suite 100 Boston,MA 02114-2017 www mass.gov/dia Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers. TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY. Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual):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?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1.Q I am a employer with 48 employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. ❑New construction 2. I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. ❑Remodeling any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] 9. El Demolition 371 I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t 4.❑I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will 10 ❑Building addition ensure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole 11.❑Electrical repairs or additions proprietors with no employees. 12.[]Plumbing repairs or additions 5.E]I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet. 13.E:] p Roof repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.: b.❑We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 14.[Z]Other Solar PV 152,§1(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] Any applicant that checks box#1 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. :Contractors 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. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name:Ohio Casualty/Liberty Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#:BKS57072282 Expiration Date:01/01/2020 Job Site Address:13 Meadow Ave City/State/Zip:Florence, MA 01062 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 cer r t e ai s and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Si natu -- Date: 9/23/2019 Phone#:413-7 -87 8 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.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone#: DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) A�oR" CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 12/28/2018 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED ASA 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 certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or 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,CRIS NAME: Webber&Grinnell PHONE (413)586-0111 FAX (413)586-6481 AIC No Ext): A/C,No): 8 North King Street ADORIL (powers@webberandgrinnell.com INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Northampton MA 01060 INSURER A: Ohio Casualty/Liberty 24074 INSURED INSURER B: Ohio Security/Liberty 24082 Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative,Inc. INSURER C: Continental Indemnity/AUW Attn:Kim Pinkham INSURER D: 311 Wells Street,Suite B INSURER E: Greenfield MA 01301 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: Master Exp 1-2020 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 THIS 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. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1+000'000 DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE �OCCUR PREMISES Ea occurrence) $ 300,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 5,000 A BKS57072282 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 PERSONAL BADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2+000,000 X POLICY PRO-❑ LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000JECT OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMEaBINEDaccidentSWGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 X ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ B OWNED F7 SCHEDULED BAS57072282 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS X HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY Per accident X $1 K toll X $1 K comp Underinsured motorist BI $ 300,000 X OCCUR EACH I" CURRENCE $ UMBRELLA LIAB _`C" 3,000,000 OC A EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE US057072282 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 AGGREGATE $ 3,000,000 DED RETENTION$ $ PER WORKERS COMPENSATION X STATUTE I EERH AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N 1,000,000 C ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE NIA WC/TBI 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED. 1,000,000 (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ Business Pers Property $1,750,000 Commercial Property A BKS57072282/NYR 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 Installation $50,000 Transportation $75,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) Worker's compensation ncludes Ma,CT,and NY CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN Evidence of Insurance ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE @ 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Comnjonroveallh of MassachU5etls Division til Professional Lf:CenSure Beard of Building Regulations and Standards Construction Supervisor CS-111266 Expires- 03/1412021 DANIEL GOMEZ-GONZALEZ 43 HATFIELD STREET NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Comml55loncr i Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation One Ashburton Place - Suite 1301 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Home Improvement Contractor Registration Type. Supplement Card Registration: 140077 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Expiration: 09/15/2019 31 1 WELLS ST SUITE B GREENFIELD,MA 01301 Update Address and Return Card Orrice of Consumer Affairs d Business Regulation HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Registration valid for individual use only TYPE:SuoDlement Card before the expiration date. It found return to Registration Expiration Office of Consumer ANairs and Business Regulation 140077 09152019 10 Park Plaza-Suite 5170 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Boston.M 0 116 t CHRISTOPHER KREZMIEN \j ._;_; ,h_ --"� 311 WELLS ST SUITE B GREENFIELD MA 0130± Undersecretary N t valid witho t Ygnature Office of Consumer Affairs and set Business _ cz. Housing1 A'� k Econorniqj&�U' Home Improvement Contractor Registration Lookup lo sr,arch by registration number,enter the registration number in the textbox below and click the'Search'button. Please note pressing the Enter key will clear fields. Search by Registration Number 140077 Search 1 You most c lick the"Search Registrant"button to search by name or location. Please note pressing the Enter key will clear fields. Search by Registrant Company name L _ Search Registrant Search by Registrant Last name [�— City/Town I .- State Zip code Click on the registration number to view complaint history You can also view arbitration and Guaranty Fund histo The list is current as of Thursday, September 11.,2019. Search Results NUMBER ADDRESS EXPIRATION DATE PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS Dick, Evan 140077 311 WELLS ST SUITE B 09115!2021 Current COOP GREENFIELD. NIA 01301 ynUq c o Hilbink - Florence Rf Lower Roo A � Main Roof Array, skylights and New Roof chimneys are Array, under — - gone construction Owner: Thomas Hilbink Address: 13 Meadow Ave, Florence, MA 01062 Phone: 917-376-5773 I e-mail: thibink@mac.com System Size : 10.8 kW DC PV Arrav: (30) Sun Power SPR-X22-360: See sketch for layout Mounting: Ironridge racking on L-feet on Quickfoot bases =� Roof Structure: See attached rafter design and PE letter. Roofing Material: Asphalt shingles 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.rugg@NewEnglandConstructionEngineering.com August 29, 2019 Ms. Miira Gates Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative, Inc. 311 Wells Street, Suite B Greenfield, MA 01301 Re:Tom Hilbink&Susan Holmber residence, Northampton, MA PV Squared Project No. 12312 NECE Project No. 19-001 T-75 Dear Ms. Gates, 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 supporting structure of the Hilbink and Holmberg residence in at 15 Meadow Avenue, in Northampton, MA.The purpose of this review was to provide an opinion regarding the roof'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 solar panels on the three surfaces of the house roof.The house is a two-story wood framed colonial.These three roof surfaces include:the main house, a lower addition roof, and an addition shed roof. All three roof sections have a 35-degree pitch.The main house measures approximately 22'x26'. The house roof is supported by 2"x5.75" rafters at 24" O.C.These rafters span approximately 11' on the horizontal.The rafters under your proposed PV array receive intermediate support from a knee wall close to the supporting wall. The lower addition roof measures approximately 12'x16'. This roof is supported by 2"x5.75" rafters at 24"O.C.These rafters span approximately 8' on the horizontal. The shed roof is currently being rebuilt and you have asked for assistance sizing the rafters.The addition measures approximately 12'x13'. The rafters will span 13' on the horizontal. The main house and lower roof addition have solid board sheathing and asphalt shingles.The shed roof addition will have a plywood deck and asphalt shingles. NECE's Analysis included controlling gravity load combinations (snow, and dead load combinations). Lateral loads (wind and seismic) are excluded from this report. Consideration of snow load included both "balanced" and "unbalanced"snow load conditions. Analysis of the sloped snow(Ps) load indicates that the additional dead load of the PV panels will be more than offset by the reduction of snow load due to New England Construction Engineering, PLC PV Squared—Hilbink & Holmberg Residence Jonathan Rugg, P.E. Northampton, MA Page 2 of 2 the snow shedding, smooth, surface of the PV panels. The panels will reduce the overall gravity load on the roof. Recommendations: You have asked for framing guidance regarding rebuilding the shed roof. I recommend the rebuilt shed roof addition be framed with either 2x8 rafters at 16" O.C., or 2x10 rafters at 24" O.C. Since the shed roof will receive sliding snow from the roof above, I recommend a min. 5/8"thick plywood sheathing, or sheathing, depending on the rafter spacing. Conclusion: Based on the information that you provided, I conclude that,these roof sections will support your proposed PV array. I base this opinion the following I assumptions. I assume the new shed roof will be framed as discussed above. I assume that,owing to their smooth surface,the PV panels will shed snow more readily than the existing asphalt shingles. I further assume that PV panels will be installed parallel to the roof, eliminating any additional wind load.The ground snow load (Pg)for Northampton is 40psf. According to information that you provided,the proposed PV panels weigh approximately 2.3 psf. In summary, in my opinion, and predicated on the assumptions and analysis described above,the roof will adequately support your proposed roof mounted PV array. Thank you for the opportunity to assist with this project. If NECE can be of further assistance, please contact Jonathan Rugg at NECE. M OF k4S, Sincerely, z y JONATHAN A ✓+ No.. 51 51982 Acl'kathan Rugg, P.E. ,V� ,�' tsiE New England Construction Engineering, PLC. AL ' v` /20 9 Attachments: -Building information RAFTER STRUCTURE �' Roof pitch: J rel,'` �� 1 3 l � � Horizontal Span: L �iii �JQ.i 1 i Overhang: -- <. Overall Interior Root Dims: 1 Special Notes: PROPOSED Roof plan - f ARRAY Structural Info PROPOSED ARRAY R Rafter dims: ~, -+ RB Ridge board ams: Z : RH Ridge to calling height 2 Yu CT collar Tie dims: @ ung: 2 RC Rage to collar tie tnighk I I RT Rafter Tie or - Ceiling Joist ams: 2x @ ane: ri KIN Knee Wan dims: 136")/ J r r KH knee wall height 3 5 LG Lumber grade: General Notes: j� .�oQ •Drawings not to scale: t Section J sCLV'4Ro PROJECT: ,1 STRUCTURAL ASSESMENT Q c PV Squared Solar ADDRESS: �' DATA COLLECTED BY: 371 Wells Sl.SuHe B T-V Greenfield MA,01301 s `� , �? NC6 SHEET:413-772-8788 2 J ��+r ♦ sem`* residential@pvsquared.coop JOB NUMBER: IZJ ' DATE: �./ Ir DRAWN BY: RAFTER STRUCTURE Root pnch: •oJ j� 0 Horizontal span: Q`Jl Overhang: 1f Overall Interior Roof Dims x I� Special Notes: Roof plan PROPOSED ARRAY 6� PROPOSED Structural Info . ` ARRAY R Rafter alma: 7 xv, @ spacing: 2 l'0\ RB Ridge board dime: ✓��� I � t-S�l RH Ridge to calling height �211 ��• /�__._ _ CT Color Tie dims: / tic — i@ Spacing: �. / RC Ridge to collar tle hell l L RT Rafter Tie or @ spacing: Z I I r KW Knee wall dims: _ KH Knee wan height: — LG Lumber grade: General Notes: Drawings not to scab: Section gra V 4 PRCOECT. f STRUCTURAL ASSESMENT 4 a PV Squared Solar �� b� ADDRESS: f QR y� DATA COLLECTED 311 Wells St.Surae B —\ �+ Greenfield MA.01301 ,(_ sHEET: s r 413-772-8788 ` n � ---- resldential@pvsquared.coop JOB NUMBER: I 2 DATE I (�f DRAWN BY I V`� RAFTER STRUCTURE Roof pitch: 1", Horizontal Span: I 1 Overhang: I Overall Interim Roof Dims: Speclal Notes: PROPOSED Rooff plan ARRAY C>c�( -- Structural Info PROPOSED _ 1 1' ARRAY RRafter dins: @ Spacing' RB Ridge board dims: R H Ridge to Ceiling height: CT Collar Tle dims: @ Spacing: ? �/t RC Ridge to collar do hegbt i { RT Rafter Tie a Gelling Joist dins: @ Spacing: �. KW Knee wall dims: ?J f - KH Knee wall height s LG Lumber grade: General Notes: `7 Drawlrgs not to scale: Section -� 5avAR�` PV Squared Solar PROJECT: I _ STRUCTURAL ASSESrMEN Q ADDRESS: ^� v� DATA COLLECTEDBYA"(1. 311 Wells St.Suite B 1_t Q L Greenfield MA,01301 y� I ��.11_��:� � SHEET: SP'+, . soyte esidential@pvsquared.coop JOB NUMBER: �z 31 l� DAM�� DRAWN BY: 1 0 'l � PROJECT INFORMATION: IN gQUq Q4 • Owner: Thomas(Tom) Hilbink Susan(Sue)Hilbink • 0Address: 13 Meadow Ave � Florence, MA 01062 •T • •° PV Squared Solar • Phone: (917)376-5773 311 Wells Street,Suite B Greenfield,MA 01301 • Email: thilbink@mac.com design@pvsquared.coop 413-772-8788 • System Size: 10.8 kW DC-STC JOB: Hilbank • Modules: SunPower SPR-X22-360 • Rail: Ironridge XR1 00 SITE: 13 Meadow Ave • Bases: Ecofasten Quikfoot Florence,MA 01062 • Snow Load: 40 lbs REVISIONS: Wind Speed: 117 mph ROOF STRUCTURE: • 35°rafters @ 24"O.C. ROOF MATERIAL: Site Plan A No Scale • Asphalt shingles throughout PROJECT NOTES: Description Item Qty QF-AL-M QuikFoot AL Base 100 1. Framing location to be verified on site. QFL-BLK-812 QuikFoot Flashing BLACK 100 2. Slide rail assembly as needed to avoid SCL-1 01-3-ANODZD Slotted L-Foot 3in BLACK 100 interfering with splices or bases. 3. Unless otherwise noted bases are staggered GRKRSS2 5/16x3-1/8in fastener 200 and spaced not more than 48"O.C. PROFLEX26100 GEO-CEL clear 6 4. Additional or alternative bases may be used XRL1 00-1 32BLK Ironridge XR100 Rail 132 BLACK 10 TITLE: Site Plan to meet actual roof conditions. XRL1 00-1 68BLK Ironridge XR100 Rail 168 BLACK 16 ---- SPLIC2 Ironridge XR100 Splice 8 Ironridge Universal Module Clam UFO-CL-001-B g P BLACK 70 FDN#: 12312 IG UFO-STP-46MM-B Ironridge Stopper Sleeve 46mm BLACK 36 DA 19 1 Pair UR)IR XR100 End Ca Rail 18 DATE: 9/5/2019 XR100ENDCAP ( ) p IRN 29-50TB-005 1/4-20 x 3/4 T-Bolt OPT mount kiT 30 SCALE: No Scale IRN GD-LUG-003 Ironridge Low Profile Grounding Lug 9 SIZE: 8-1/2°X 11" TW029-4000-077 Ironridge Plastic Clip 60 DCS-1307 Wire Management Clip 120 PV-01 B Mechanical Balance of System(MBOS) (Sheet 1 of 2) — Roof-144" gOU4 Q ��O Roof-312" Array 308" ef ee'Vr . 00y' PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street,Suite 8 Greenfield,MA 01301 design@pvsquared.coop 413-772-8788 =e - JOB: Hilbank 00 SITE: 13 Meadow Ave 0 O 0 Florence,MA 01062 Q REVISIONS: (14') 168" (1 ')-1 2" (11') -125" Array 123" A Array Layout TITLE: Array Layout 3/16"=V-0" RAIL SPECIFICATIONS 16" 113/6'(46M M) 12312 Make&Model: Ironridge XR100 — — — — — BY:ev: JG Clamp Torque: 80 in-lbs L-Foot Torque: 250 in-lbs — — — — — DATE: 9/5/2019 Max Span: 69" — — SCALE: As Shown Max Cantilever: 23" — — — — — SIZE: 8-1/2"x 11" MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: *_ 61 16" ^\ /_O� Make&Model: SunPower SPR-X22-360 r �/ Clamp Range: 2"to 16"on all sides -X22- m n i n Module Size: 61-5/16"x 41-3/16"x 1-13/16"(46mm) B 1/4.=-X22- /4"=1'D" (Sheet 2 of 2) i •� 1 •I • 1 � I •1 � 1 More than 22% Efficiency High Performance & Excellent Durability Ideal for roofs where space is at a premium or where future expansion might be needed. X Maximum Performance SERIES Designed to deliver the most energy in demanding real-world conditions,in partial shade and hot rooftop temperatures.'2,4 Premier Technology Engineered with the newest and most powerful Maxeon technology,X-Series brings unmatched power and performance to your home. Highest Efficiency' Generate more energy per square foot X-Series residential panels convert more sunlight to electricity by producing 38%more power per panel'and 70%more energy per square foot over 25 years.'2.1 Highest Energy Production' Produce more energy per rated watt Maxeon'Solar Cells:Fundamentally better High year-one performance delivers 8-10%more energy per rated watt 2 Engineered for performance,designed for durability. This advantage increases over time,producing 21%more energy over the first 25 years to meet your needs.3 Engineered for Peace of Mind Designed to deliver consistent,trouble-free I-- 120% 21 % 3 More Energy energy over a very long lifetime.3.4 110% Per Rated Watt ° 100% 19%more,year 1 •. Designed for Durabilityo 90% 36%more, a year 25 The SunPower Maxeon Solar Cell is the only cell 80% a built on a solid copper foundation.Virtually w 'o% omil impervious to the corrosion and cracking that > 60% N 50% degrade conventional panels.3 0 5 10 15 20 25 Years Same excellent durability as E-Series panels. 10% %a Maintains High #1 Rankin Fraunhofer durability test.' 3 Power at Hlgh Temps 8% 100%power maintained in Atlas 25+ No Light-Induced z i i Degradation comprehensive durabilitytest.1' 695 High Average Watts 4% Better Low-Light and Spectral Response 2% High-Performance v Anti-Reflective Glass ' % D. v �\ �. 1 •1 � 1 � I •I � PowerSUnPovv(,i Offers The Best Combined • ProdUCt ,00% Power Warranty Product Warranty I 90% SwWower 85% Traditional Warranty 80% 15% 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25 Years VearS Cwrvxmi,nal paid"Iln¢ar`wnrranry More guaranteed power:95%for first 5 years, Combined Power and Product defect 25-year coverage -0.4%/yr.to year 25 7 that includes panel replacement costs 8 Certifications SPR-X22-360 Standard Tests13 UL1703(Type 2 Fire Rating),IEC 61215,IEC 61730 Nominal Power(Pnom)71 360 W Quality Certs ISO 9001:2008,ISO 14001:2004 Power Tolerance 12 +5/-0% EHS Compliance RoHS,OHSAS 18001:2007,lead free,REACH Avg.Panel Efficiency 22.2% SVHC-163,PV Cycle Rated Voltage(Vm ) 60.6 V Sustainability Cradle to Cradle(eligible for LEED points)14 Rated Current(Im ) 5.94 A Ammonia Test IEC 62716 Open-Circuit Voltage(Voc) 69.5 V Desert Test 10.1109/PVSC.2013.6744437 Short-Circuit Current(Isc) 6.48 A Salt Spray Test IEC 61701(maximum severity) Max.System Voltage 600 V UL&1000 V IEC PID Test Potential-Induced Degradation free:1000 V9 Maximum Series Fuse 15A Available Listings UL,TUV,JET,CEC Power Temp Coef. -0.30%/°C Voltage Temp Coef. -167.4 mV/0 C Operating Condi,ion And Mechanical Data Current Ternp Coef. 3.5 mA/0 C Temperature -40°F to+185°F(-40°C to+85°q REFERENCES: Impact Resistance 1 inch(25 mm)diameter hail at 52 mph(23 m/s) 1 All comparisons are SPR-X21-345 vs.a representative conventional panel:250 W,approx.1.6 m2, Appearance Class A+ 15.3%efficiency. Solar Cells 96 Monocrystalline Maxeon Gen III 2Typically8-10%more energyperwatt,BEW/DNVEngineering*SunPower Yield Report,"Jan 2013. Tempered Glass High-transmission tempered anti-reflective 3 SunPower 0.25%/yr degradation vs.1.0%/yr conv.panel.Campeau,Z.et al."SunPower Module Degradation Rate,"SunPower white paper,Feb 2013;Jordan,Dirk"SunPower Test Report"NREL, )unction Box IP-65,MC4 compatible Q1-2015. Weight 41 lbs(18.6 kg) 4"SunPower Module 40-Year Useful Life"SunPower white paper,May 2015.Useful life is 99 out of 100 panels operating at more than 70%of rated power. Wind:62 psf,3000 Pa,305 kg/m2 front&back 5 Highest of over 3,200 silicon solar panels,Photon Module Survey,Feb 2014. Max.Load Snow:125 pSf,6000 Pa,611 kg/m2 front 6 1%more energy than E-Series panels,8%more energy than the average of the top 10 panel Ffdme Class 1 black anodized(highest AAMA rating) companies tested in 2012(151 panels,102 companies),Photon International,Feb 2013. 7 Compared with the top 15 manufacturers.SunPower Warranty Review,May 2015. 46 mm 8 Some restrictions and exclusions may apply,See warranty for details. mm [1.8 in] 9 X-Series same as E-Series,5 of top 8 panel manufacturers tested in 2013 report,3 additional 1558[ in] �It panels in 2014.Ferrara,C.,et al."Fraunhofer PV Durability Initiative for Solar Modules:Part 2". Photovoltaics International,2014. FRAME PROFILE 10 Compared with the non-stress-tested control panel.X-Series same as E-Series,tested in Atlas 25-Durability test report,Feb 2013. Ec 11 Standard Test Conditions(1000 W/m�irradiance,AM 1.5,25°C).NREL calibration Standard: 1046 mm Ea. SOMS current,LACCS FF and Voltage. [41.2 in] u eL 12 Based on average of measured power values during production. 13 Type 2 fire rating per UL1703:2013,Class C Ore rating per UL1703:2002. 3o mm 14 See salesperson for details. [1.2 in) Please read the safety and installation guide. Seewww.sunpower.com/facts for mol a reference information. For more details,see extended datasheet:www.sunpower.com/clatasheets Document#514618 Rev A/LTR US (DMarch 2016Corporation. • •WER logo,MAXEON,SIGNATURE and InvisiMount • , Aim, IRONRIDGE XR100 Rail See De tion / Length Rail Section Properties Property Value Total Cross-Sectional Area 0.582 int .66 Section Modulus (X-axis) 0.297 in' .46 Moment of Inertia (X-axis) 0.390 in Moment of Inertia (Y-axis) 0.085 in Torsional Constant 0.214 in Polar Moment of Inertia 0.126 in" 1.99 APPROVED MATERIALS: 2.44 6005-T6, 6005A-T61, 6105-T5, 6N01-T6 2.34 (34,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH MINIMUM) .58 �— — 1.25 Clear Part Black Part Description/Length Material Weight Number Number XR-100-132A XR-100-132B XR100, Rail 132"(11 Feet) 7.50 lbs. XR-100-168A XR-100-1688 XR100, Rail 168" 14 Feet 9.55 lbs. XR-100-204A XR-100-2048 XR100, Rail 204"(17 Feet) Alluminumuminum 11.60 lbs. V1.1 IRONRIDGE XR100 Bonded Splice XR-100 RAIL i 12.0 1 XR-100-SPLC-BD KIT, XR100 BONDED SPLICE � 2 1) Splice, XR100, Mill 12" long 2) Screw, Self Drilling 1.24 63 1.93 .31 0.42 .15 .93 #12-14 TYPE "B"THREAD Property Value Property Value Material 6000 Series Aluminum Material 300 Series Stainless Steel Finish Mill Finish Clear V1.0 QuikFoot PRODUCT GUIDE ' Exploded Product View/B.O.M. - 1 Installation Instructions - 2 Cut Sheets - 3 Specifications -4 %i Ir7Tta` ri rf l itl�i'''t PI rill i 1 I :I �1 Nre i Y ' i ' � i C j' 1 t f �A {!4 '' ;Oa EcoFasten Solar I QuikFoot— Product Guide Exploded Product View, Bill of Materials Materials Needed for Assembly Item No. Description of Material/Part Quantity } 1 QuikFoot Base Plate 1 6 2 Fastener(Length to be determined) 2 3 QuikFoot Flashing 1 5 4 EPDM Washer 1 5 L-102-3"Bracket*(other options available) 1 4 6 5/16"EPDM Bonded 18.8 SS Washer 1 7 3/8"Stainless Steel Hex Nut 1 3 Required Tools Ou V �- 1 r 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solarg'All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 1.1 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 132 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 132 8,166,713 B2 8,146,299 132 8,209,914 B2 8,245,454 132 8,272,174 132 8,225,557 132 q of T" r r t i Q� I uikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: QF-AL-Base 2X 0 .33in [8.38mm] c E E V1 O00 EO O c'7 N N L CO N LO 00U w O 1 .50in [� V [38.1Omm] 3/8"-16 Stud - •o d- QF-M : 1 .5" u QF-L : 1 .75" s I 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:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166,713 B2 8,146,299 B2 8,209,914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: QFL-812 R.38in [9.53mm] .032in [0.81 mm] O (fj 12.00in [304.80mm] w 0 3.00in [76.20mm] .SOin � 8.00in [ 12.70mm] [203.20mm] 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar°All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 3.2 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166,713 B2 8,146,299 B2 8,209,914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 jjjI�I it QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: Bracket Options-SCL-101-3 lj + + r i hr,I I 111, {+ 3/8 i ' 46 SERRATIONS i LO It O i� L M-1 R1/16" I 1 7/8" 1/4" 3/4++ R.005 R.O10 C' 2X R.O1 60.00° + 0 3/8++ 006-.002 1/8++ 0 7/8" X 820 DETAILA SCALE 3:1 i 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Sola'All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 3.7 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166,713 132 8,146,299 B2 8,209,914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 QuikFoot- Product Guide Specifications PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY 1.3 SUBMITTAL A. WORK INCLUDES A. Submit manufacturer's written specifications. B. Base plate is 6000 series aluminum with one 1. QuikFoot base plate attachment bracket that B. Submit standard product cut sheets. PEM Type Press-In Stud 18.8 SS. attaches directly to the roof deck. C. Submit installation instructions. C. Fasteners to be compatible with chosen roof 2. Provide appropriate bracket and fasteners D. Submit product specific load test data,showing application and meet specified pull out values for the roof system. ultimate and allowable load values specific to as shown in load test data. B. 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 2.Section 07500:Roofing 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE plate 3.Division 1: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 4.Division7:Thermal and Moisture Protection the area of the project. 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Bracket is mill finish aluminum A. COMPONENTS: 1.5 DELIVERY/STORAGE/HANDLING B. Base flashing-Black-kynar painted 1. QuikFoot system consists of aluminum Inspect material upon delivery.Notify manufacturer bracket and base plate with(1)stainless steel within 24 hours of any missing or defective items. PART 3-EXECUTION stud,(1)stainless steel nut,(1)EPDM washer Keep material dry,covered,and off the ground until and(1)bonded stainless steel and EPDM installed. 3.1 EXAMINATION washer. A. Substrate: Inspect structure on which brackets 2. Fasteners PART 2- PRODUCTS are to be installed and verify that it will with- 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 11 289 Harrel Street,Morrisville,VT 05661 B. Notify General Contractor of an deficiencies O ibility with the roof deck. fY Y C.Fastener strength should exceed or be (877)859-3947 before installing EcoFasten Solar brackets. equal to that of the allowable load of the www.ecofastensolar.com V system.See test data at C. Verify that roofing material has been installed wstem. fastest data at 2.2 MATERIALS correctly prior to installing solar attachment A. Attachment Bracket brackets. 3. Sealant(if required by roof manufacturer): 6000 Series Aluminum(choose one) to be roof manufacturer approved. 3.2 INSTALLATION V ,Q� 4. Aluminum counter-flashing 1.CP-SQ-Slotted A. Comply with architectural drawings and project 5. Aluminum attachment bracket 2. F-111-A •[( �► 3.P-3-CSK engineer's recommendations for location of system.Comply with Manufacturer's written in- B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 4.SCL-101-3 1. Bracket spacing to be recommended by 5. L-102-3" stallation instructions for installation and layout. project engineer. 6.L-102-6" 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. 877-859-3947 EcoFasten SolarAll content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 4.1 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 132 8,181,398 132 8,166,713 132 8,146,299 132 8,209,914 132 8,245,454 132 8,272,174 132 8,225,557 132 A 46 SERRATIONS in 140 L 1 7/8'' -� R 1 /1 1 /4" 00 1/16" R.005 R.10 10 2X R.01 I ct 60.000 03/8" 006 ± 002 1/8" ETAIL A .X = +/- 1 7/$" X 82° SCALE 3:1 YX .01 .XXX= +/- .005 289 Harrel Street I Ap Morrisville, VT 05661 S C L-101 -3 ,U EcoFasten Solaro Toll Free Phone 1.877.766.9947 D Toll Free Fax 1.888.766.9994 MATERIAL: 6000 SERIES ALUMINUM V web www.ecofastensolar.com e-mail info@ecofastensolar.com SCALE: 1:1 1/6/2012 SHEET 1 OF 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, [earner/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 SS3 through SS60 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 panel) 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 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 SQUq � RF a PV Squared Solari www.pvsquared.coop Phone:413-772-8788 Fax:413-772-8668 311 Wells St.,Ste. 8 I Greenfield, MA 01301 1R4g7 s Som' 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 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, 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 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