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02-001 B ' 2022-1163 650 NORTH FARMS RD COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 02-001-001 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-2022-1163 PERMISSIONIS HEREBY GRANT ID TO: Project# 2022 SOLAR Contractor: License: Est. Cost: VALLEY SOLAR LLC CSL115681 Const.Class: Exp.Date:04/09/2025 Use Group: Owner: SANDERS DAVID TRUSTEE Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: WP/WSP Applicant: VALLEY SOLAR LLC Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 116 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 321 (413)584-8844 EXT 217 376140840101 EASTHAMPTON, MA 01027 ISSUED ON:09/19/2022 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: INSTALL 34 PANEL 12.24 KW ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR SYSTEM WITH 19.4 BATTERY STORAGE POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Se ry ice: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House# Foundation: Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIO ATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: Fees Paid: $75.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 Office of the Building Commissioner •f Department use only y City of Northampton Status of Permit: Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit 212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability Room 100 Water/O./ell Availability 4,, ' Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans +'°""' phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans Other Specify to APPLICATIQN TO CONSTRUCT, ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION This section to be completed by office 1.1 Property Address. 650 North Farms Rd Map Lot 5 0/ Unit Florence, MA 01062 Zone Overlay District Elm St. District CB District SECTION 2 - PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Judith Sanders 650 North Farms Rd, Florence, MA 01062 ame( int) Current Mailing Address. 413-207-4632 Telephone Signature 2.2 Authorized Agent: Valley Solar LLC 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA 01027 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address rt ,ck6 c-r'. :c:..,; 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) 5. Fire Protection 6. Total= (1 + 2 + 3 +4 + 5) $67,435 Check Number 7)-VO This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number: 6�' �A ` /�(.//�3 Date Issued: Signature: ` ' �� /- /�p ZOZ 9 1 Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date lhasbrouck @ northamptonma.gov infoa valley$olar.solar EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; CON ACTOR Section 4. ZONING AU 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 (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 0 DON'T KNOW Q YES C IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO O DON'T KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document # B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO 0 DON'T KNOW O YES C) IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained 0 Obtained , Date Issued: C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO 0 IF YES, describe size, type and location: D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES 0 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 0 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 n Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing n Or Doors El Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [El] Decks [E] Siding [ID] Other[X solar Brief Description of Proposed 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 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. Judith R. Sanders , as Owner of the subject property hereby authorize Valley Solar LLC to ct o� n Fgy behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. 09/03/2022 Signature of Owner Date l Valley Solar LLC , as a /Authorized Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the bst of my knowledge and belief. Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. Patrick D. Rondeau Print Name Y : —CA .c71144 7/6/2022 Signature of Owner/Agent Date SECTION 8 -CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder Patrick D. Rondeau License Number 53 Fox Farm Road, Florence MA 01062 CS-115680 Address Expiration Date 011A /tIZA- 4/9/2025 Signature Telephone 413-584-8844 9. Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑ Company Name Registration Number Valley Solar LLC 186338 Address Expiration Date 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA 01027 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 Nilf No ❑ WrONSUL &SLING 76 North Meadowbrook Drive Scott E. W sslin PE Y g� Alpine, UT 84004 Coleman D. Larsen, SE, PE office (201) 874-3483 Gregory T. Elvestad, PE swyssling©wysslingconsulting.corn August 10, 2022 Ken Trappen Advanced Solar Solutions 2372 Morse Avenue#912 Irvine, CA 92614 Re: Engineering Services Sanders Residence 650 North Farms Road, Florence, MA 12.240 kW System To Whom It May Concern: We have received information regarding solar panel installation on the roof of the above referenced structure. Our evaluation of the structure is to verify the existing capacity of the roof system and its ability to support the additional loads imposed by the proposed solar system. A. Site Assessment Information 1. Site visit documentation identifying attic information including size and spacing of framing 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 will be utilized for approval and construction of the proposed system. B. Description of Structure: Roof Framing: Prefabricated wood trusses with all truss members constructed of 2 x 4 dimensional lumber at 24" on center. Roof Material: Composite Asphalt Shingles Roof Slope: 23, 25, &27 degrees Attic Access: Accessible Foundation: Permanent C. Loading Criteria Used • Dead Load o Existing Roofing and framing = 7 psf o New Solar Panels and Racking = 3 psf o TOTAL = 10 PSF • Live Load = 20 psf(reducible)—0 psf at locations of solar panels • Ground Snow Load =40 psf • Wind Load based on ASCE 7-10 o Ultimate Wind Speed = 117 mph (based on Risk Category II) o Exposure Category C Analysis performed of the existing roof structure utilizing the above loading criteria is in accordance with the 2015 IRC, including provisions allowing existing structures to not require strengthening if the new loads do not exceed existing design loads by 105% for gravity elements and 110% for seismic elements. This analysis indicates that the existing framing will support the additional'panel loading without damage, if installed correctly. Page 2 of 2 D. Solar Panel Anchorage 1. The solar panels shall be mounted in accordance with the most recent IronRidge installation manual. 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. The maximum allowable withdrawal force for a 5/16" lag screw is 235 lbs per inch of penetration as identified in the National Design Standards (NDS) of timber construction specifications. Based on a minimum penetration depth of 21/2", the allowable capacity per connection is greater than the design withdrawal force (demand). Considering the variable factors for the existing roof framing and installation tolerances, the connection using one 5/16" diameter lag screw with a minimum of 21/2"embedment will be adequate and will include a sufficient factor of safety. 3. Considering the wind speed, roof slopes, size and spacing of framing members, and condition of the roof, the panel supports shall be placed no greater than 48"on center. 4. Panel supports connections shall be staggered to distribute load to adjacent framing members. Based on the above evaluation, this office certifies that with the racking and mounting specified, the existing roof system will adequately support the additional loading imposed by the solar system. This evaluation is in conformance with the 2015 IRC, current industry standards, and is 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. V truly yours, Scott E. Wyssliei,..",„ E sw` 'i MA License No. 505 • f s.�` G ' « 4l j,} fir, r Sailott A,L t� UNG I tie i ommonweatan of ivlussacnuseus Department of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigations Lafayette City Center 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston,MA 02111-1750 `� ,� www mass.gov/dia \'Porkers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: General Businesses Applicant Information Please Print Le2iblv Business/Organization Name: Valley Solar LLC Address: 116 Pleasant Street, Suite 321 City/State/Zip: Easthampton, MA 01027 Phone #:413-584-8844 Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Business Type(required): 1.® I am a employer with 30 employees (full and/ 5. ❑ Retail or part-time).* 6. ._ Restaurant/Bar/Eating Establishm nt 2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no 7. — Office and/or Sales(incl. real es e, auto, etc.) employees working for me in any capacity. [No workers' comp. insurance required] 8. ❑Non-profit 3.❑ We are a corporation and its officers have exercised 9. ❑ Entertainment their right of exemption per c. 152, §1(4),and we have 10.0 Manufacturing no employees. [No workers' comp. insurance required]** 11.❑ Health Care 4.❑ We are a non-profit organization, staffed by volunteers, with no employees. [No workers' comp. insurance req.] 12.❑■ Other Solar *Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. **If the corporate officers have exempted themselves,but the corporation has other employees,a workers'compensation policy is required and such an organization should check box#1. 1 ant an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance fiir my employees. Below is the policy information. Insurance Company Name: Applied Underwriters Insurer's Address: 120 Mountainview Blvd City/State/Zip: Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Policy#or Self-ins. Lic. # 376140840101 Expiration Date:09/01/2023 Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and a piration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under §25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal pe lties 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 ORDE 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 f Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. 1 do hereby certify, under the pairs and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Signature: Date: 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): 1❑Board of Health 2.0 Building Department 3.11I City/Town Clerk 4.❑Licensing Board 50 Selectmen's Office 6.❑Other Contact Person: Phone #: 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: 650 North Farms Rd, Florence, 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 8/23/22 Date Signature of Permit Applicant