22D-089 (2) ISI FLORENCE RD BP-2017-0138
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:22D-089 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-2017-0138
Project# JS-2017-000222
Est.Cost:$40950.00
Fee:$75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: TORRICO ELECTRIC LLC 97422
Lot Siae(sq. ft.): 113256.00 Owner: LATUNER ROGER J&CHERYL A
Zoning: URA(l00)/WSP(I00V Applicant: TORRICO ELECTRIC LLC
AT: 131 FLORENCE RD
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
63 WEST ST (413) 528-0010 Workers Compensation
MT WASHINGTONMA01258 ISSUED ON:8/4/2016 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORIGINSTALL GROUND MOUNTED 7.2 KW SOLAR
ARRAY
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 Sienature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 8/4/2016 0:00:00 $75.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240, Fax: (413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
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APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON TORRICO ELECTRIC LLC 0
ADDRESS/PHONE 63 WEST ST MT WASHINGTON01258(413)528-0010
PROPERTY LOCATION 131 FLORENCE RD
MAP 22D PARCEL 089 001 ZONE URA(100)/WSP(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid 70 gig d 7
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: INSTALL GROUND MOUNTED 7.2 KW SOLAR ARRAY
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License 97422
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
TH FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
IN MATION 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
D-.rolition Dela
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Sign. I e of:wilding 0 ial 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.
_. O Department use only
City of Northampton Status atPermit
Building Department Curb CuWlivaway Permit
- I EUJ '. 212 Main Street Sevsr(Septd AveileMlry
�nG I Room 100 Water/WelAvadaWity
DEFT cr BEADING INSPE tlorthampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Piatn
'13-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 mateiteelans
Other Speedy - - -
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION
1.1
Property Address: pp This section to be completed by office
31 Florence, Rot Map Lot Unit
F tore PSC-e/ pA 0 I L`)f•O Zone Overlay District
Elm St District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
Name(Pun Curtest Madmg Add
' jli� 9�35�!$ '-(fes 4t SSI'-1
Signature /
2.2 Authorized Agent:
—ThGwtaC Tb rn'« (03 rwtct S3 . rrff PJos>-w rahn. rVn 0)LSA
Nai 1P'int) C '' Current Mailing Address:
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Li(3 C27 . C)O r C
Signature Telephone
SECTION 3•ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building /Citi 2-3 �- so (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical c7:%7„• 7.' 2 S-L7 (b)Estimated Total Cost of
Construction tom(6)
3. Plumbing , Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5.Fire Protection
6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) got-1 c c _ 4)v Check Number '7441
This Section For Official Use Only
Issued:
Building Permit Number. Date
Signature:
Building Commissionedlnspector of Buildings Date
Sie GJ ic.l d ,
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 Depanment
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/Findi
g ever been issued for/on the site? , ,
NO 0 DONT KNOW YES 0
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO O DONT KNOW O YES O
IF YES: enter Book Page �-�( and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO lX) DONT KNOW O YES 0 N\el
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained O Obtained O ,�rDate Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO L.! (\ P
IF YES, describe size, type and location: 777 y[Y�(VI \
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES O NO (`{]
IF YES, describe size, type and location: `�
E. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing,gradin e vation,or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over 1 acre? YES O NO
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 0 Replacement Windows Alteration(s) C Roofing ❑
Or Doors 0
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [D] Decks [p Siding[D] Other[C]
Brief Description of ProPP /
Work: 14,-IYA I (Patel el r '-Zk 1+U trams vA Neu i' ted iolJ ntiv bs i had c <S'4S-9-reark
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes y No Adding new bedroom Yes A No.,( ,1
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes A No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet ✓✓
ea 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? _
it Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions
e. Number of stones?
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 R 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
•�iAGENT
�O+R CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, (� 1 I'.e1r / L LZ+,v..r `fir ,as Owner of the subject
property /W 1 v /y
hereby authorize / vin a c 1 oro co
to act oCdnim behalf,in all ma relative work authorized by this building permit application.
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Signature of Owner may-
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I, eoY i/140, r / en as Owner/Authorized
Agent her 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.
Print Narfie /C �" /,,
nil a / /"^"s '/Zµ' il V/
Signature of Cwner/Agen Dale
SECTION S-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed ConstructionSupervisor:
/ Not Applicable 0 (,�
Nameot L'xeese Haider_ -nit) f'Yi.,X'_� \ �- tar-0 (0 _ [l4 U 2,.
License Nu r.:r.
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Signature Telephone
p.Reaistered Home lmetrovemant or: Not Applicable ❑
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Telephonebb 352-4 OL)0
SECTION 10-'W7WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT{M.G.L.c.152,§25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this applicabon. Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the b
eing permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes (A No 0
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.
j?efinition 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 fonn acceptable to the Building Official that he/she shall be
responsible for all such work performed under the buildine 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
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
�— Department ofIndustrial Accidents
— 1
Office of Investigations
:maimto 1 Congress Street, Suite 100
t t19
iw Boston, MA 02114-2017
�xJ www.mass.gov/dia
Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): I O(rr! C O t l i C.
Address: /p, 3 L'lest 7 .
City/State/Zip: r l�U ✓�j __ /21\1-ZS Phone#: �I S 001 d
Are you an employer? Check the appy to box:
4. I am a general contractor and I Type of project(required):
LID a employer with ❑
!" employees (full and/or part-time)." have hired the subcontractors 6. ❑ New construction
listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑ Remodeling
2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner-
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have g. ❑ Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers'
comp. insurance.: 9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp, insurance
required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its l0.❑ Electrical repairs or additions
3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions
myself [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL
Y eP l2.0 Roof repC+ �Vy)pairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, §1(4),and we have no 13.(�Other Y V 7l S`
employees. [No workers'
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: V(0V6
Policy or Self-ins. Lie. #: ATJ1z - Utn
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Expiration Date: 2/10 I i 3-
Job Site Address: !3 I FfrveLep - City/State/Zip: t/VA MA O W leg
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 : under tlfidins and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct
Signature: / i Date: 91 2-le itb
Phone it: '113 S2 rS-UO10
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. CityITown Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector
6.Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
10 (71--- 000,0)
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: 131 ferer1^e i . Revr ri t/V vt- 61 b( 2-
The debris will be transported by: Alt+ / v� ( bVt S
The debris will be received by: Al
Building permit number —�
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Date Signature of Permit Applicant
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SW 285-300 MONO (5-busbar)
PERFORMANCE UNDER STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS(Sig'
5W285 SW290 5W295 5W300
Maximum powerp285 Wp 290 Wp 295 Wp -- 300Wp
Open circuit voltage V„ 39]V 399V 400V 401V
Maximum power point voltage V„p= - 31.3 V 31 4V 315 V 316 V
Short circuit current I:. 984A 9.9]A 1010 A 1023A
Maximum power point current I„ep 9.20 A 933 A 945 A 957A
Module efficiency n,,. 1].00% 1].30Y 17.59% 1]89%
'Sic IOn0w/m;25'6,4411.5
PERFORMANCE AT800 W/M',NOCT,AM LS
SW 283 SW290 SW 295 SW 300'
Maximum power P 2131 Wp 2171 Wp 2202 Wp 2241 Wp
Open circuit voltage Vo, 364 V 36.6 V 36.7 V 369V
Maximum power point voltage V„ 287 V 288 V 28.9 V 311V
Short circuit current I )96A 8 06 A 8 17 8.27 A
Maximum power point current L,p ]43 A ].54 A 764A 775A
tan lesuh,efficiency d partial load 4 25
ions at '6aL200 w/nP.100% efficiency
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'Preliminary values,wbJee to mange.
COMPONENT MATERIALS
I,. 1000w/m=
Cells per module 60 Front Lowimntempered glass
- 200 W/m= with ARC(EN 12150)
F. 600 Warn' Cell type MCnOcrystalline Frame
busbar Clear anodized aluminum
F61216x61]In
dimensions40Weight 3= Cell 9]Ibs 180kg)
1 \ 1156]S x156.75 mm)
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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS ADDITIONAL DATA
100 w/m=
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xaulnmueelvl V^ TCI„ 004%/'C 1-Box IPfiS
TCV„ -030%/'C Connector PV wire per UL4703
4a 19611 with H4/UTX connectors
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ho20 51 y 4x- Operating temp AOto+ss'c Module fire pe7 rman[— (UL 1703)Type 1
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080.851 PARAMETERS FOR OPTIMAL SYSTEM INTEGRATION
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_ Maximum system voltage SCII/NEC 1000V
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_ Maximum reverse current 25 A
66. Nurnberg-bypass diodes 3
1 Design loads' Two rail system 113 psf downward,64 psf upward
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Design loads' Three rail system 1/8 psf downward,64 psf upward
Design loads' Edge mounting 178 psf downward,41 psf upward
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OR SIMILAR r TIED ACROSS HORIZONTAL REDAR TYP, 2 PLACES
¢ CENTERED BETWEEN li t ' HOOPS AND TIED TO ANCHOR / „,.:,...--MASK THREADS TO KEEP CLEAN
VERT BARS, 1 BOLTS TO PROVIDE A EI..ECTRICral �" WHILE POURING ,i IDA, X i& LUKE
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L CONCRETE MINIMUM5000 PSI Al 28 DAYS 16
2_ Aft REINFORCING STEEL TO BE ASTM A615 CR 60
3. 2' MINUMUM COVERAGE OVER ALL STEEL EXCEPT AS NOTED.
4. FOOTING SIZE IS BASED ON AN ALLOWABLE SOIL BEARING PRESSURE OF 1500 PSI. �� _ J
5. INSTALL BASE MTH MIN. 6” CRUSHED STONE BELOW FOOTING OR AS NECESSARY FOR LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS.
6. BACKFILL EXCAVATION WITH CRUSHED STONE AND COMPACT TO MINIMUM 95% OF THEIR MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY, REAM 1W
AS DETERMINED BY ASTM TEST METHOD 0-696 (STANDARD pN(KiIXt;. TYPICAL DETAIL
7. INSTALL BASE SUCH THAT THE TOP SURFACE IS a-6' ABOVE GRADE- r us.mx rcc.n a.wsrn 1144014. A
A 8_ FOOTING SIZE TO BE ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS. aa4ros s i as m al �.ALLEARTH KENEWABLES
9. THIS DESIGN IS PRONDED FOR REFERENCE GNI If AND SHOULD BE USED ONLY WITH THE CONSULT OF A LOCAL 'w:o.°4 ' '"fit' VW(
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A A Base Foundation Forces due to wind/ice loads+dead loads
Anchor Bolts Fv (Ibf)
Axle to — Load Case Wind Speed Snow/Ice Angle a FH (lbf)
Model Width (ft) Panel Hgt Height to bottom of Aporox Fpl or Faz Qbf) Tension=
(ft) Axle(fl) Arroy Iff) Wg( Ibf) mph Ibf/k' Deg min/max min/max lbf
W Y X 2 Wind(2,47) 1W 0 7.5 -20417/20368 -10265/644 861
B Series 24 21.67 19.5 10,74 10.08 3100 Wind(2,4,7) 110 0 7.5 45419/24902 -11868/1712 1072 B
Wind(2,47) 120 0 7.5 -31122/30072 -13694/2930 1313
NOTE WindWind(3) 16 lbf/ft2 Horizontal 0 -4892/6752 -3720 527
2) pressive loads are positive values.Given forces ore maximum values determined using multiple load combinations per Snow(5) 0 15 0 5001 -1W58 0
ASCE 7-10 Sec.27.4.3 Exposure B.Kz=0.57Kd=085,Kzt=1.0,h=11.5',G=1.1I
3 Forces are calculated Per ASCE 7-10 Sec.27 1.5(2nd Printing)
41 The tracker controller automatically moves the tracker to the parked 1a=0)position if the wind speed
exceeds 30 mph for 5 seconds as meosured by the anemometer located on the tracker.
An angle of 7.5°was chosen for the wind loading analysis to determine the loads due to installation of
the tracker on a slope and non horizontal wind conditions
5) Design ice/snow load=151bf/ftA2. This is intended for single storm event as the tracker control will execute
specific actions to clear the accumulated snow on a frequent/daily basis and snow will not accumulate
on the panels for extended periods of time. A
A 6 The structural elements of the tracker meet the requirements of 2001 AISC LRFD Design Specification for Steel HSS. -- m.
] ASCE 7 Sec 2.3.2 basic combinations. L=R=E=0.Seismic forces were not considered.Design Loads are based on DONOT
ALLEARTH RENEWABLES
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load Combination 4.
8)The tracker is intended for installation in conditions defined by ASCE 7 for Exposure B.Exposure B is defined os Series 24 Tracker Wind &Snow Loads
"Urban and suburban areas,wooded areas,or other terrain with numerous closely spaced .\er scALE prem..NG nom.
obstructions having the size of single family dwellings or larger." ,......, ... 1
9)Sites with unusual wind or ground conditions must be evaluated on a case by case basis iiialidiall NEr2118
by a qualified professional engineer.
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