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43-051 Vreeland Design � 4~°� ��^�U�� U �x�� n��`X�� K ��8��U �� u�~��U��U U �-��v��U��..~~�� An inteqrative approach to desiqn enqineerinq and site pianninq Date: September 24, 2012 To: AznBronner NorthEast Solar 136 Elm Street Hatfield. MA 01038 From: David Vreeland, P.E. Vreeland Design Associates Re: Mary Tremble. 185 Park Hill Rd, Northampton, MA: Structural assessment o[existing roof tosupport proposed solar array. On September 17, 2012, 1 conducted a site visit and investigated the existing roof framing in the area of the proposed PV panel installation. The existing rafters on the upper roof are 2x6 installed at l6" oo-oentcr, spanning 8`-Z= on approximate 7/l2pitch. Theporch rafters are 2x6 l0`" oz., spanning 7"-3``u1a4/l2pitch. I have reviewed the mounting details for the proposed array. Based on the specified PV panel unit weight of 39.6 lbs, with the attachment points ofthe array placed at a maximum of 4' on center and staggered to minimize the load to any one rafter, the existing roof framing is adequate to support the proposed PV array. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Or VREELAND NO. 46317 David Vreeland, PE Vreeland Design Associates Givreck 110 River Road, Leyden, MA 01337 Phone: (413) 624-0126 Enna||:dvreeand©vedzon.nei Fax: (413) 624-3282 y t S II ,,, ti i,,,,, 1 i., .,, 4 ' 4), 1 4 ' 44 ...going Green is easy 136 Elm St. Hatfield, Ma. 01038 August 31, 2012 RE: 185 Park Hill Rd. Building application To Whom it may concern, Upon structural evaluation of the roof of the home at 185 Park Hill Rd. Florence, Ma., it was determined that the roof is strong enough to hold the additional 3psf in the area of the proposed photovoltaic installation. The existing rafters are 2X6 spf and installed at 16" on- center. The upper roof pitch in the area of the proposed PV array is approximately 7/12 and the lower roof pitch is 4/12. The largest span of the rafters is 10'. The attachment points on the roof will not exceed 4' on- center and will be staggered to minimize the load to any one rafter. ' QT 7; rely, ,,....., , Phillip Baunsgard CS- 106113 Main 3cctri at l ar al Basement Er Utility Meter and, Utility Accessible Solar AC Disconnect • *„."--‘,, 44,4 N R r Array Array Azimuth 220° Mary Tremble Tremble Overview 185 Park Hill Road Date: 8/28/2012 Florence, MA East lar So l Drawing #: Tremble Aerial #1 Drawn By: ggng trun ; s eao View: Normal Scale: N/A Andrew Cunningham 1665 ±2,5 , a 28 382,5 °. _T°: .p. EFFICIENCY YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY + YEAR LINEAR POWER OUTPUT WARRANTY 11±0,2 �o TEMPERATURE RATINGS Mounting holes ) u j NominalOperating CellTemperature(NocT) 47.9 °C ( - +2 ° C) r' 7emperatureCoe 0.43%/ °C Temperature Coefficient of Vac •0:33 h / °C as Temperature Coefficient of 1 0.074 % / °C m ELECTRICAL DATA @ STC REC225PE REC230PE REC235PE REC240PE REC245PE REC250PE GENERAL DATA BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK Nominal Power- P 225 230 235 240 245 250 CellType 60 REC PE multi-crystalline cells 3 str of20 cells -4 by -pass diodes Watt Class Sorting -(W) 07+5 0/ +5 0 / +5 0 / +5 07+5 0/ +5 Glass 3. 2mm Solar glass with antireflection Nominal Power Voltage- V 28.9 29.2 29.6 29.9 30.2 30.5 surfacetreatmentbySunarcTechnotogy Nominal Power Current- I 7.79 7.88 796 8.04 8.12 8.20 Back Sheet Doublelayerhighlyresistantpolyester Open Circuit Voltage - V 36.2 36.5 36.7 37.0 37.2 37.5 Frame Blackanodizedaluminium Short Circuit Current -1 (A) 8.34 8.43 8.51 8.60 8.68 8.76 Junction box IP67 Module Efficiency( %) 13.6 13.9 14.2 14.5 14.8 15.1 Cable 4mm 0.90m +1.2Om Values at standard test conditions STC (airmass AM 1.5, irradiance 1000W /m cell temperature 25°C). Connecters Hoslden 4mm (HSC 2009/2010) At low irradiance of 200 W /m' (AM 1.5 and cell temperature 25 °C) at least97% of the STC module efficiency will be achieved. MC4connectable ELECTRICAL DATA @. NOCT REC225PE REC230PE REC235PE REC240PE REC245PE REC25OPE MAXIMUM RATINGS BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK Nominal Power -P (W 167 170 173 176 179 182 Operational Temperature - 40.. +80 °C MPP P) Maximum System Voltage 1000V Nominal PowerVoltage- V 26.6 26.8 27.1 27.3 Z7.6 27.9 Nominal Power Current -1 (A) 6.27 6.33 6.39 6.45 6.51 6.56 Maximum Snow Load 550 kg /m MeP Maximum Wind Load 244 kg/m�(2400 Pa) Open CircuitVoltage- V, 33.4 33.6 33.8 34.1 34.3 34 Short Circuit Current- I_ 6.79 6.85 6.90 6.96 7.01 7.06 Maximum5eriesFuseRating 25A Maximum Reverse ( urrent 25A Nominal cell operating temperature NOC f (800 W /m', AM 1.5, windspeed 1 m /s, ambient temperature 20°C) CERTIFICATION WARRANTY MECHANICAL DATA C t 10 year product warranty. Dimensions 1665 x 951 x38 mm 25 year linear poweroutputwarrany Area 165 m aJ Po ° °" ( max. degression in performance of 0.7% p.a.). Weight lS kg Certified to IEC 61215 & IEC 61733, IEC62716(ammonia � u. msistance) & IEC 61701 (salt mist - severity level 6). Notel Specifications subject to change without notice. PV CYCLE Member of PV Cycle REC is a leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy industry. Ranked among the world's largest producers of polysilicon and REC wafers for solar applications and a rapidly growing manufacturer of solar cells and modules. REC also engages in project development activities in selected PV segments. Founded in Norway in 1996, REC is an international solar company employing about 4,000 people worldwide with revenues close to EUR 1.7 billion. Visit www.recgroup.com to learn more about REC. www.recgroup.com The Commonwealth of Massachusetts W■ r Department of Industrial Accidents Pt - 1 Office of Investigations — 600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 *o www.mass.gov /dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders / Contractors /Electricians /Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name ( Business /Organization /Individual): NorthEast Solar Design Associates 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 4. n 1 am a general contractor and 1 6 ri New construction employees (full and /or part- time).* have hired the sub - contractors 2. n 1 am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. t- 7 ❑ Remodeling ship and have no employees These sub - contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition working for me in any capacity. workers' comp. insurance. 9. n Building addition [No workers' comp. insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.] officers have exercised their 10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions 3. n I am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL 11.E Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no 12.7 Roof repairs insurance required.] t employees. [No workers' 13.0 Other comp. insurance required.] *Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy information. 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 their workers' comp. policy information. 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. #: WHN5 71513 4 - 0 2 Expiration Date: 4/8/2013 Job Site Address: / 9 v k »/ 1 / td , Cit /State /Zip: 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. /do hereby certify and - , ins qinrOnalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Signature: _ f Q12 G 17 — Date: G /2 /'1.Z Phone #: 413 - 2474-6045 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 S_ 'ervisor: Not S Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder : "A; � Ai/ J C /d //f License Number l _ ei (:)d/A 7fr /d 1 / 7/2 7 /1 " ddr- p Expiration ate ,L C ignature Telephone 9. Registered Home I�rovement Ssolttractor: Not Applicable ❑ Company Name Registration Number - Ar /e /c /0/9 6 /%7ff "7//-`//74v,- Ad•ress Expiration Da / AMP Telephonet03'27 7-�a r 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) n Roofing n Or Doors 0 Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [O] Decks [Q Siding [0] Other [0] Brief Des an of Propo -d Work: f i_< �� d ay ,ia ,,t k I - di 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 J APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I , AA ✓ f i {� , as Owner of the subject property / (/� f hereby authorize Ae � cfdkr to act on my .e in al ,/- afters re - '.- to work authorized by this building permit application. ./., ^ 'If ' Signature o Owner Date i# I, G{ J " ( JG'�Rj� , as Owner /Authorized Age i hiL/A reby 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 gains and penalties of perjury. Pri& 'r0 -1 Pri t a. di7,T72-e 8/2 GA 2 ignature o Owner gent Dat 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 Q DON'T KNOW 0 YES Q 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 Q 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 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 t IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required. Department use only -- 6 22 ity of Northampton Status of Permit: L , uilding Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit Sewer/Septic ,�e� 212 Main Street Availabilit �r bu._., rnAOioso Y NoRTn °n ' 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 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 /63- ° 7 / Ii // rd. Map Lot Unit � Zone Overlay District Elm St. District CB District SECTION 2 - PROPERTY OWNERSHIP /AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Mary Tremble 185 Park Hill Rd. Northampton, Ma. 01062 Name (Print) Current Mailing Address: /� � 413-584-7476 . i . / /%/ �l Telephone Sig at e ✓ 2.2 Authorized Agent: 413- 247 -6045_ 0 , 4 ir x ri - , 41/ 413- 247 -6045 /36 1,,, S Az _i /C.l" 117i Name (Pr Current Mailing Address: e,'vo° L _ � 4r 1 413 247 -6045 Sig ' 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) 18,818 Check Number o295 61 ■M, This Section For Official Use Only Date Building Permit Number: Issued: Signature: Building Commissioner /Inspector of Buildings Date File # BP- 2013 -0256 APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC ADDRESS /PHONE 136 ELM ST HATFIELD (413) 247 -6045 0 PROPERTY LOCATION 185 PARK HILL RD MAP 43 PARCEL 051 001 ZONE THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT Fee Paid Building Permit Filled out � OAP l � P Fee Paid ✓ 7 / Typeof Construction: INSTALL ROOF SOLAR PANELS New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/ Statement or License 106113 3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan THE FOLL NG ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON NF 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 air •or .- ay _ , Vj o e l". Al& e of Building Offici ' 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. 185 PARK HILL RD BP- 2013 -0256 GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block: 43 - 051 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 PANELS BUILDING PERMIT Permit # BP- 2013 -0256 Project # JS- 2013- 000418 Est. Cost: $18818.00 Fee: $108.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC 106113 Lot Size(sq. ft.): 57934.80 Owner: TREMBLE MARY RITA Zoning: Applicant: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC AT: 185 PARK HILL RD Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 136 ELM ST (413) 247 -6045 0 Workers Compensation HATFIELDMA01038 ISSUED ON:9/25/2012 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: INSTALL ROOF SOLAR PANELS 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 9/25/2012 0:00:00 $108.00 212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272 Louis Hasbrouck — Building Commissioner