31B-311 (5) Existing Chimney to be
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for James House PV Date STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
42 Gothic Street AprII 2q, 20001 NOR THAMPT O N H A 01
Northampton, MA red Renercble gy Developrrient Fax: 413 584 HLWFax 4593
Structural Analysis
James House PV
April 29, 2009
the PV panels, which also warm up with direct exposure to the sun, will generally hold less snow
than roofing of standard asphalt shingles. Because the modules will be supported on a rail
system, their weight plus the weight of the snow on them will be delivered to the roof at discrete
points. The effect of these point loads on the existing roof framing members must ]Ze evaluated.
In the case of the front roof, the rafters are adequate to support the PV point loads, provided that
the rail spans are 24 ", so that every rafter is equally loaded. If a 48" rail span is desired, then the
rails should be fastened to new blocking which would be installed between the existing rafters, or
else stagger the support points between alternate rafters, so that the rafters are equally loaded.
The purlin of the front roof is not able to support the proposed loads. In fact, it is not adequate
for the current snow loads, without the PV. Typically this roof would be grandfathered, but that
status would be lost with the PV installation. Therefore, the purlin must be reinforced. Attached
please find sketches showing this reinforcement.
In the case of the back roof, the proposed PV system requires a careful review of the existing
versus proposed loads. The 7th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code (MSBC) lists a
ground snow load p is 55 psf. The exposure factor C, is 1.0, the temperature factor C, is 1.0, and
the importance factor I is also 1.0. Therefore, per ASCE Equation 7 -1 (American Society of
Civil Engineers) the flat roof snow load p is 38.5 psf.
Depending on the pitch and the roof surface smoothness, the flat roof snow load p may be
further reduced to the sloped roof snow load p For a temperature factor C, of 1.0, and an
unobstructed slippery surface, the roof slope factor C in ASCE Figure 7 -2 is 0.7. Thus, per
ASCE Equation 7 -2, the sloped roof snow load IN is 27 psf.
Since this is an existing building, it does not have to satisfy the load requirements of the Code for
new construction. Chapter 34 of MSBC contains the provisions for existing buildings. Per
§3408.2.1, the snow load may be reduced to 85% of that required by the Code for new
construction. This final reduction brings the snow load to 23 psf, which is 5 psf less than the
design load shown on the original S -3 drawing, which was 28 psf. This Code - approved
reduction of 5 psf in the snow loads, due to the unobstructed slippery surface of the PV,
counteracts the additional 5 psf from the self - weight of the PV. In order to maintain an even
distribution of the loads to all trusses, the rail spans on this back roof should also be kept to 24 ",
unless the supports are staggered on every truss. It does not seem practical to install blocking,
since there is no access to the truss spade.
I hope that you find this satisfactory. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ryan S. Hellwig
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• RYAN S. HELLWIG PE • STRUCTURAL ENGINEER •
April 29, 2009
Samina Ali, Solar Consultant
Boreal Renewable Energy Development
43 Margaret Street
Arlington, MA 02474
sali@boreal-renewable.com
Re: James House Photovoltaic Panels
42 Gothic Street
Northampton, MA
The following is a report of my review of the above - mentioned project. On April 21, 2009, I
personally inspected the accessible areas of the existing roof structure of this building. I have
also reviewed design drawings, dated Dec. 1, 1986, for the construction of the addition which
was built in 1987 at the rear of the building.
The intent of this project is to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on the two roofs of this building.
The front roof is part of the original 19 century James House building. As noted above, the
back roof was built in 1987. Because of solar shading from nearby trees, only part of the front
roof will be utilized for PV. Most of the south- facing side of the rear roof will have PV.
The 19 century house was constructed with a timber -framed structural system. The roof is 28
feet wide, and has a slope of about 23 degrees. It has asphalt shingles, with plywood sheathing
placed over the original sheathing boards. The rafters are full- dimension softwood 3" x 5'/2"
spaced at 24" on center. At the peal4, the rafters are pegged to a non - structural ridge beam. The
bottoms of the rafters bear on the exterior walls. In between, there is a 7" x 7" timber purlin
which supports the midpoint of the rafters. The spans of this purlin vary from 7 feet over the
front porch to 19 feet at the rear of the roof. This latter span is so great that there is a noticeable
sag in the roof, even without any snow load.
. e ro • of the addition was constructed with a metal -plate connected dimension lumber roof
truss sy em. The structural enginee design drawings, dated Dec. 1, 1986, were made by
Alterivan & MacNeish, Architects and Engineers, West Springfield, MA. The design notes on
S -3 call for the trusses to have a sloped roof live load of 28 psf. The trusses were drawn as a
Howe type, with a 32 ft. overall span, 5'/2:12 pitch, and 24" on center spacing. The truss
members were specified as Southern Pine, with size and grade varying depending on the location
within the truss. The notes also call for the truss manufacturer to submit design calculations to
be reviewed by the design engineer. These calculations are not available, so it is not known what
level of load capacity was actually provided. No access is currently available to view these
trusses. Even if they could be seen, determining the actual capacity would be very difficult.
The proposed array weighs approximately 5 psf, including rails and hardware. This additional
weight will increase the dead load stresses in the existing roofs. However, the smooth surface of
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Address:
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Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required):
. I am a general contractor and I
I. ❑ I am a employer with 4 6. ❑ New construction
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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
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employees. [No workers' 13.[] Other
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APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON CITY OF NORTHAMPTON CENTRAL SERVICES
ADDRESS /PHONE Memorial Hall NORTHAMPTON (413) 587 -1260 ()
PROPERTY LOCATION 42 GOTHIC ST - JAMES HOUSE
MAP 31B PARCEL 311 001 ZONE CB(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
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Fee Paid 1 (2;'
Typeof Construction: INSTALL ROOF FRAMING /BRACING FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYS
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License 054510
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
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IN ATION PRESENTED:
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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
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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
Demolition Delay �'
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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
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e}THIC ST - JAMES HOUSE BP
GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 31B - 311 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP- 2010 -0351
Project # JS- 2010- 000469
Est. Cost: $750.00
Fee: $0.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: CITY OF NORTHAMPTON CENTRAL SERVICES 054510
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 16814.16 Owner: NORTHAMPTON CITY OF CITY PROPERTY
Zoning: CB(100)/ Applicant: CITY OF NORTHAMPTON CENTRAL SERVICES
AT: 42 GOTHIC ST - JAMES HOUSE
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
Memorial Hall (413) 587 -1260 0
NORTHAM PTONMA01060 ISSUED ON :10/2/2009 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK :INSTALL ROOF FRAMING /BRACING FOR
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYS
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:
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Building 10/2/2009 0:00:00 $0.00
212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272
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