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CC: Greg tiarrtson — Northeast Solar
From: Chris Vreeland
Date : Ti-fx.cmho. S 011
Re : Analysis and inspection at Strauss he SC PV ta tact Dl,Z.garl Residence
This loiter sues ited the afalssis the titimlslurs for the Ca Residence at no Easthampton Road is
Westhampton. NIA, The homeowner plans lo 11MT a steer r)11fittrcOdI:iic,1PV) or inanition by le(rdicast
Solar mien a structure currerdly sad as, a ham:stable, adjacent to the residence The added losidints from the solar
irinferti th netAl fir at seaTelrt trilhe suppiirting structure per the S'" Edition of the hilassachtNatts
Builtiinig Code
The proposed installation is comprised of solar modules installed with a penetrating so tat raiskina system; the
total dead load added to the stinicture is estimate to he no rare than d pounds per square Mot he esinetiritt
structure was measured and analysed to determine if it was capable of supporting the increased loads two area
required modification!
1. The span of the roof rafters on the soudit est portion of the roof is longer than oiler sections Male
root These /011ger rafters exceeded deflection and strength values for the tow ioads. Additional
members were Specified lobe 'sister-ad' to the two rafters that will happcm the 1110t111:111; ft.CT of the PV
rfiodules.
2, The center and eastern portions of tic roof structure did not bays collar ties across the entire span irf
the roof. White there was some support Mom the adjacent lower roofs by way of their respective
ceiling diaphragms, these were not eirpfroeted with sheathing, tend therefore 'acetic analysts of their
thrust load capabilities is not practical and their actual thrust load capacity is questionable. Additional,
cabling was spgailica at twa loeationa to accommodate the throat load, of the roof with the added dead
loads of the PV modules. The cabling at the eaves W.35 distributed Cs it horizontal sleeper attached to
the ceiting joists at the iower roof.
The two modifications were instated M. Northemt Seelere I inspected these unrimies err Dettentheg I, 2011.
It is to professional opiniol, based oh up analysis and see eta of ;he stracture as modified, the proposed solar
array installation meat the minimum criteria of the Massa:hissers State Building Code, "50 (Mk Eight
Edition.
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HOMEOWNER WORK AUTHORIZATION FORM
By signing this form, I hereby assign NorthEast Solar and its representatives
authorization to act on my behalf to file permits and attend to administrative
duties associated with my project.
CUSTOMER PRINTED NAME DATE
BRA in 9. Ocagce(► tr /, -/it
CUSTOMER SIGNED NAME
NorthEast Solar Design Assoc. info @northeastsolar.biz
136 Elm St. Hatfield, Ma. 01038 413- 247 -6045, Fax 413 - 674 -0006
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
► E - Office of Investigations
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600 Washington Street
"F Boston, MA 02111
gux www.mass.gov /dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders /Contractors/Electricians /Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): NorthEast Solar Design Assoc.
Address: 136 Elm St.
City /State /Zip: Hatfield, Ma. 01038 Phone #:413- 247 -6045
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required):
1. ❑ I am a employer with 7 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub contractors 6. ❑ New construction
2. ❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. El Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' 9. Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.t
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' 13.0 Other solar installation
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: Hanover Insurance
Policy # or Self -ins. Lic. #:_WHN5715134 -02 Expiration Date: 4/8/2012
Job Site Address: -32 d ( `rJ e City/State/Zip//,/,, //7/7 a/6/Z?
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 • e pail . and r 'nalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Si natur-t / dInib Date: /l f 00/
Phone #: ,/3 7- E
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 #:
SECTION 8 - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: //� Not Applicable ❑
Name of License Holde j) 014K,i Li /� 1p Y'aJ / 1 Z /0 i
License Number
Address Expirati a te
- ` - - y /3 - „96 /7 -6OVj—
Si . e Telephone
9. Registered Home Im rovementContractor: Not Applicable ❑
P panv Ar-W1 �6sf J % / 96y/ CoName r Registration Number
Address Ex iratio
P ate
1 , ( d / g C/O 3 CJ Telephone? /,-
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 ❑
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
SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (check all applicable)
New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing n
Or Doors D
Accessory Bldg. D Demolition D New Signs [El] Decks [Q Siding [O] Other [0]
Brief Description of Proposed
Work: Install 40 PV solar panels on customer's roof \�10GA4
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
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, 4Q y'i 2 , (7(h' C , as Owner of the subject
propert y
hereby authorize
to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Signature of Owner Date
I, - �� !. or ,-1 . U' 5; c-,./i
t- , as Owner /Authorized
Agent hereby declare t 4 .7t th- tatements and info ation on the foregoing application are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under,,,,-,- s and pp- .. r-s of perjury.
A f
'rint Name
/ ,-1. ..
Signature of Owner /Agent Date
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
(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 0 YES 0
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO 0 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 0 YES 0
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 0 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 (3 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 0 NO
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
--.---------42--- iailcfi i• Department Curb Cut/Driveway Perm
12 Main Street Sewer /Septic Availability
NOV 20 , I` ' oom 100 Water/Well Availability
o ha pton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
4 1240 Fax 413 - 587 -1272 Plot/Site Plans
- LDING INSPECTIONS Other Specify
4 , NO RTHAMPTON MA 01 a >.
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT, ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 - SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address: 1This section to be completed by office
�/ p 4 Lot ! Unit
i' one Overla Di ri a Overlay District
er / Elm St. District CB District
SECTION 2 - PRO T NERSHIP /AUTHORIZED AGE
2.1 Owner of Record:
Brian P. Duggan 200 Eathampton Rd. Westhampton, Ma. 01027
Name (Print) Current Mailing Address: 413 - 563 -7610
Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized Agent:
413 - 247 -6045 413- 247 -6045
Name (Print) Current Mailing Address:
413- 247 -6045
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 51173.00
2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of 51173.00
Construction from (6)
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC) 3o - a
5. Fire Protection
6. Total = (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) 51,173 Check Number p2/3
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number: D ate
Is sued:
Signature:
Building Commissioner /Inspector of Buildings Date
File # BP- 2012 -0528
APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC
ADDRESS/PHONE 136 ELM ST HATFIELD (413) 247 -6045 0
PROPERTY LOCATION 41 NORTH LOUDVILLE RD
MAP 41 PARCEL 001 001 ZONE RR(100) //WP
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
•
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid 0 n( V / Q * j �� ?�°' L,
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T�peof Construction: INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON BARN CC �Y 1
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New Construction / y° v f C
Non Structural interior renovations -e e 1 alt
Addition to Existing 6
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License 104454
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INF ATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required (see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission _ Permit DPW Storm Water Management
olition Delay
dirdior /,2
ature of Building _ Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact Office of
Planning & Development for more information.