23A-105 (16) 143 SOUTH MAIN ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BP-2021-1848
Map:Block:Lot:23A-105-
001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Permit: Solar Build
PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2021-1848 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Project# 2021 SOLAR SYSTEM Contractor: License:
Est. Cost: 23832 VALLEY SOLAR LLC 115680
Const.Class: Exp.Date:04/09/2025
Use Group: Owner: MCMURRICH ARTHUR R&BEATRICE JANE
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: URB Applicant: VALLEY SOLAR LLC
Applicant Address Phone: Insurance:
PO BOX 60627 (413)584-8844 WC531S620647011
FLORENCE, MA 01062
ISSUED ON:09/10/2021
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
INSTALL 19 PANEL 7.03 KW ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR SYSTEM
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.
Signature: I !I Q To.I *
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Fees Paid: $75.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272
Office of the Building Commissioner
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Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit
212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
. — Room 100 Water/Well Availability
' __ Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans
Other Specify
tA1PRLICATION 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 2-33A Lot (D C Unit 00 tI
143 South Main Street Northampton, MA 01062 /�
Zone (.1R8 Overlay District
Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
Jane McMurrich 143 South Main Street Northampton, MA 01062
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address
(413)727-3231
!„ Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized Acgentr
Valley Solar LLC PO Box 60627, Florence, MA 01062
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address:
PAS 413-584-8844
Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost (Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building (a) Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from(6)
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC) 1'
5. Fire Protection
6. Total = (1 +2 + 3+4+ 5) S23,832.00 Check Number 4159
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number: BP-202) W`i"? I sssuu
ed:
Signature: ! - 9- Z(J7,
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
lhasbrouck @ northamptonma.gov
info valleysolar.solar
EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; 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
Open Space Footage 0/0
(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 0 YES Q
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO Q DON'T KNOW Q YES Q
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO Q DON'T KNOW Q YES Q
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Q Obtained Q , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES Q NO Q
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES Q NO Q
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 Q NO Q
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 Alteration(s) Roofing ❑
Or Doors
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [1=1] Decks [I= Siding[CI] Other[X SOlar
Brief Description of Proposed
Work: Installation of a 19 panel roof mounted solar array.System Size 7.030kW DC
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
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
I, Jane McMurrich , as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize Valley Solar LLC
to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
kA + , 09/01/2021
Signature of Own Date
Valley Solar LLC , as Owwer/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.
Patrick D. Rondeau
Print Name
Prd z,i-c,k, 1)- ZarukeiLu, 09/01/2021
Signature of Owner/Agent Date
SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable 0
Name of License Holder Patrick D. Rondeau
License Number
CS-115680
Address Expiration Date
Pat. , b.. Zolt ri.elttzt, 4/9/2025
Signature Telephone
413-584-8844
9,Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable 0
Company Name Registration Number
Valley Solar LLC 186338
Address Expiration Date
PO Box 60627, Florence, MA 01062 Telephone 413-584-8844 10/27/22
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 0
City of Northampton 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Solid Waste 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.
Address of the work: 143 South Main Street, Northampton, MA 01062
The debris will be transported by: Valley Solar LLC
The debris will be received by: Valley Recyling, Northampton
Building permit number:
Name of Permit Applicant Valley Solar LLC
9/3/2021 .4.V!I,
Date Signature of Permit Applicant
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
Lafayette City Center
2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston,MA 02111-1750
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): Valley Solar LLC
Address: 340 Riverside Dr
City/State/Zip: Florence, MA 01062 Phone #: 413-584-8844
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
4. general contractor and I Type of project(required):
1.® I am a employer with I am a 6. ❑New construction
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors
2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑ Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition
workingfor me in anycapacity. employees and have workers'
9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.*
required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12.0 Roof repairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, §1(4),and we have no
employees. [No workers' 13. i Other Solar
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: Liberty Mutual
Policy#or Self ins. Lic. #: WC531 S620647011 Expiration Date: 2/1/2022
143 South Main Street
Job Site Address: City/State/Zip: Northampton, 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 Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of 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. Be advised that 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 penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature: P 7a-c-h- Zo-tz ...e rzzu Date: 07/07/2021
Phone#: 413-584-8844
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: Permit/License #
Issuing Authority(check one):
10Board of Health 20 Building Department 30City/Town Clerk 4.0 Electrical Inspector 5E1Plumbing
Inspector 6.0Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
WCONSULTING Wyssling Consulting
76 North Meadowbrook Drive
Alpine, UT 84004
Scott E. Wyssling, PE. PP. CME office (201) 874-3483
swyssling@ wysslingconsulting.corn
August 11, 2021
Ken Trappen
Advanced Solar Solutions
39650 Mallard
Bass Lake, CA 93604
Re: Engineering Services
McMurrich Residence
143 S Main Street, Northampton MA
7.030 kW System
Dear Mr. Trappen:
Pursuant to your request, we have reviewed the following information regarding solar panel installation on
the roof of the above referenced home:
1. Site VisitNerification Form prepared by Advanced Solar Solutions representative identifying
specific site information including size and spacing of rafters for the existing roof structure.
2. Design drawings of the proposed system including a site plan, roof plan and connection
details for the solar panels. This information was prepared by Advanced Solar Solutions
and will be utilized for approval and construction of the proposed system.
3. Photographs of the interior and exterior of the roof system identifying existing structural
members and their conditions.
Based on the above information we have evaluated the structural capacity of the existing roof system to
support the additional loads imposed by the solar panels and have the following comments related to our
review and evaluation:
Description of Residence:
The existing residence is typical wood framing construction with the roof system consisting of 2 x 4
dimensional lumber at 24" on center (true dimension). The attic space is unfinished and photos indicate
that there was free access to visually inspect the size and condition of the roof rafters. All wood material
utilized for the roof system is assumed to be SPF #2 or better with standard construction components. The
existing roofing material consists of composite asphalt shingles. Photos of the dwelling also indicate that
there is a permanent foundation.
A. Loading Criteria Used
• 117 MPH wind loading based on ASCE 7-10 Exposure Category"C" at a slope of 37 & 38 degrees
• 7 PSF= Dead Load roofing/framing Live Load = 20 PSF Snow Load =40 PSF
• 3 PSF = Dead Load solar panels/mounting hardware
Total Dead Load=10 PSF
The above values are within acceptable limits of recognized industry standards for similar
structures in accordance with the Massachusetts Uniform Construction Code (2015 IBC).
Analysis performed of the existing roof structure utilizing the above loading criteria indicates that
the existing rafters will support the additional panel loading without damage, if installed correctly.
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B. Solar Panel Anchorage
1. The solar panels shall be mounted in accordance with the most recent "SnapNrack Installation
Manual', which can be found on the SnapNrack website (http://snapnrack.com/). If during solar
panel installation, the roof framing members appear unstable or deflect non-uniformly, our office
should be notified before proceeding with the installation.
2. Maximum allowable pullout per lag screw is 235 lbs/inch of penetration as identified in the National
Design Standards (NDS) of timber construction specifications for SPF #2 assumed. Based on our
evaluation, the pullout value, utilizing a penetration depth of 2 1/2", is less than what is allowable per
connection and therefore is adequate. Based on the variable factors for the existing roof framing
and installation tolerances, using a thread depth of 2 1/2'with a minimum size of 5/16" lag screw per
attachment point for panel anchor mounts should be adequate with a sufficient factor of safety.
3. Considering the roof slopes, the size, spacing, condition of roof, the panel supports shall be placed
no greater than 48"o/c.
4. Panel supports connections shall be staggered to distribute load to adjacent rafters.
Based on the above evaluation, it is the opinion of this office that the standard installation will adequately
support the additional loading imposed by the solar panels. This evaluation is in conformance with the
Massachusetts Uniform Construction Code, current industry and standards, and based on information supplied
to us at the time of this report.
Should you have any questions regarding the above or if you require further information do not hesitate to
contact me.
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