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8 HIGH ST BP-2019-0789 GIs#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block: 17D-040 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 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2019-0789 Project# JS-2019-001312 Est.Cost: $18961.00 Fee: $75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266 Lot Size(sq. ft.): 16509.24 Owner: JARRETT ALEXANDER E&TAMMI J MCBATH&MATTHEW KOZUCH Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS AT. 8 HIGH ST Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST - SUITE B (413)772-8788 Workers Compensation GREEN FIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON:1/11/2019 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR, 10 PANELS 3.6KW 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 1/11/20190:00:00 $75.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner ar x> ity of NorthamptonVLU u ding Department JAN 1 0 2019 212 Main Street Room 100 N rthampton, MA 01060 DEPT.OF DUILDwn,INSPE T r r NORTHAMPTON,MA}i W641 587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, fl . SH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Property Address: ! JAN 1 0 2019 T1 jis section to be completed by office Map Lot Unit 8 High Street, Florence MA 0106 DFPT OF DUILDING INaPECTIONS NORTHAMPTON, Overlay District Elm St.District CS District SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Ruthy Woodring and Alex Jarrett 8 High Street,Florence MA 01062 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: (413)570-0360 See attachment (A) Telephone Signature 2.2 Authorized Auent: Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative,LLC 311 Wells Street, Suite B,Greenfield,Na,01301 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: 413-772-8788 Signature Telephone SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only completed by permit applicant 1. Building $3,941 (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical 15,020 (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) $18,961 Check Number This Section For Official Use Only BuildingPermit Number: Date Issued: Signature: 1-10.,R Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date Sauq PV Squared Solar I www.pvsquared.coop Phone:413-772-8788 Fax:413-772-8668 311 Wells St.,Ste.B Greenfield,MA 01301 �o'� MA Elec.Lic.A13764 MA HIC 140077 Dear Town Inspections Officials, Please see our enclosed applications to permit a Solar Photovoltaic System in your jurisdiction. As you are likely aware, PV Squared is a worker-owned-cooperative B-Corp, employing 40+ people in Greenfield. We have installed thousands of PV Systems out of our Greenfield, MA Headquarters since 2002. PV Squared is committed to complying with all Commonwealth laws and regulations. Our worksite guidelines are created with the intention of exceeding all safety, electrical, and building requirements as defined by their respective jurisdictional entities. This includes the work of people from multiple disciplines, including electrical engineering, structural engineering,civil engineering, electricians, construction supervisors, roofers,and their associated helpers. We are a company that values training and education. We make certain that every individual is qualified for the roles and responsibilities that they assume. It is our policy to pay for the employees travel and training time and cost of the education, including CSL and Journeyman and Master Electrician classes. As an electrical contractor we are furthermore guided by the January 30, 2009 Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (BSEE)judgements, and rulings that have followed.We pay strict adherence to these mandates and all electrical work is conducted by an electrician and an electrician's apprentice in a 1:1 ratio. We also understand that non-electrical tasks associated with a Solar installation can be completed by non-electrical workers, such as CSLs and others. I have attached our installation policy for your review, as well as a list of example non-electrical tasks. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or delineation of work, please let us know. We are a learning organization that is always trying to improve on what we do. Respectfully, Adam Thurrell Operations Manager 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 - 1 Side L( ---__.� R:__. _- ) LR.C-_-____j Rear Building Height Bldg.Square Footage % Open Space Footage _ _ % (Lot area minus bldg&paved parking) #of Parking Spaces L__.__ Fill: volume&Location A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO © DONT KNOW YES IF YES: enter Book I Pagel and/or Document# B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained ® Obtained ® , Date Issued: C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO iV IF YES, describe size, type and location D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES O NO O 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 O NO O 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 Addition Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing ❑ Or Doors D Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [Q Siding per] Other[CM] Brief Description of Proposed Work: Installation of second PV array on back roof 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 ga.V New house and or addition to sklstina hmolnn,complete the followina: 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 Ruthy Woodring and Alex Jarrett as Owner of the subject property hereby authorize PV Squared to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. See Attachment 1/4/2019 Signature of Owner Date 1, PV Squared as 9wner/Authorized Agent hereby 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. Chris Krezmiem Print Name ,--�/ i�� ,. 1/4/2018 Signature of Owner/Agent �/ Date SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder: Daniel Gomez Gonzalez CS-111266 License Number 43 Hatfield Street , Northampton MA 01060 03/14/2021 Address /� Expiration Date 413-772-8788 Signature Telephone 9.Reaistered Homs Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑ Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative, LLC 140077 Company Name Registration Number 311 Wells Street, Suite B. Greenfield, MA, 01301 09/15/2019 Address Expiration Date Telephone 413-772-8788 SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.162,§26C(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...... ❑ 9 OvIvr 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 i ATTACHMENT A i AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND SERVE AS AUTHORIZED AGENT I I hereby agree to the Project as set out above, and I agree to pay the contract price according to the Terms of Payment. I further agree to the Terms and Cor)ditions attached hereto as a part of this Proposal and Agreement. I hereby authorize Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative to proceed with the above-referenced Project in accordance with this Agreement. I further authorize Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative, or its designated representative,to obtain required permits for this project on behalf of the Owner. I will allow any photographs or videos of this project to be used by Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative for marketing purposes.A check for the First Payment is enclosed and I am returning this Agreement within 21 days of the Proposal date. Ar ty Printed Name Date i it Signature Title Proposal and Agreement#00014135 Page 8 of 12 Ruthy Woodr ng&Alex Jarrett•September 18,2018 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Board of Building Regulations and Standards Cons'trUet4t n 10PON401" CS-111266 expires: 0311412021 DANIEL GOME2-GCI AIL 43 HATFIELD STREET N WIMMPTON NIA 010110 C"O'L Commissioner Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation One Ashburton Place - Suite 1301 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Home Improvement Contractor Registration Type: Supplement Card PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Registration: 140077 311 WELLS ST SUITE B Expiration: 09/15/2019 GREENFIELD.MA 01301 '01A iii 1' a� Update Address and Return Card. ' Office of Consumer Affairs&Business Regulation HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Registration valid for individual use only TYPE:Sumlement Card before the expiration date. It found return to: Registration Expiration Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 140077 - 09.1512019 10 Park Plaza-Suite 5170 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Boston,M 0 116 f GIIRISTOPHER KREZMIEN 311 WELLS ST SUITE P GRFFNFIELD MA 01301 Undersecretary N t valid withoth 'gnature The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents 1 Congress Street,Suite 100 Boston,MA 02114-2017 ' www massgov/dia Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers. TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY. Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual):Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative Inc. DBA PV Squared Solar Address:311 Wells Street, SuiteB City/State/Zip:Greenfield MA 01301 Phone#:413-772-8788 Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1.0 I am a employer with 48 employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. ❑New Construction 2.❑I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. ❑Remodeling any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] 9. El Demolition 3.M I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t 10 Q Building addition 4.❑I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will ensure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole 11.❑Electrical repairs or additions proprietors with no employees. 12.[]Plumbing repairs or additions 5.❑1 am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet. 13.❑Roof repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.t 14.[Z]Other Solar PV 6.F1We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 152,§1(4),and we have no 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:Ohio Casualty/Liberty Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#:BKS57072282 Expiration Date:01/01/2020 Job Site Address:8 High Street City/State/Zip:Florence MA 01062 Attach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152,§25A is a criminal violation punishable by 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.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby ce r t e a' s nd penalties ofperjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Si a Date: 1/4/2018 Phone#:413-7 -87 8 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#: DATE(MMIDD/YYYY) AC o® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 12/28/2018 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(les)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Linda Powers,CRIS NAME: Webber&Grinnell PHONE No. (413)586-0111F No): (413)586-6481 8 North King Street A U IL Ipowers@webberandgrinnell.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Northampton MA 01060 INSURERA: Ohio Casualty/Liberty 24074 INSURED INSURER B: Ohio Security/Liberty 24082 Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative,Inc. INSURER C: Continental Indemnity/AUW Attn:Kim Pinkham INSURER D: 311 Wells Street,Suite B INSURER E: Greenfield MA 01301 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: Master Exp 1-2020 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR AILIUL51JOK POLICY EFF EXP TR TYPE OF INSURANCE IND WVD POLICY NUMBER MMIDD/YYYY MMILDI D/YYYY LIMITS COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE a OCCUR PREMISES Ea occurrence $ 300,000 MED EXP(Any oneperson) $ 5,000 A BKS57072282 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENLAGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 X POLICY PRC- �LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 rl OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 Ea accident X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ B OWNED SCHEDULED BAS57072282 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ X AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY Per accident X $1 K Coll X $1 K comp Underinsured motorist BI $ 300,000 UMBRELLA LIAR OCCUR EACHCC OURRENCE .$ 3,000,000 A EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE US057072282 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 AGGREGATE $ 3,000,000 DED I I RETENTION$ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION X STA UTE 0 AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE YIN E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ER 1,000,000 C OFFICERIMEMBEREXCLUC [-NJNIAWC/TBD/NYR 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 (Mandatory In NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 If yes,describe under 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ Business Pers Property $1,750,000 A Commercial Property BKS57072282/NYR 01/01/2019 01/01/2020 Installation $50,000 Transportation $75,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES(ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached If more space Is required) Worker's compensation ncludes Ma,CT,and NY CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN Evidence of Insurance ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD WOODRING#2-FLORENCE ❑ 9 Back of House +r OCU44 4 IV Existing array 1411, (light red). PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street Suite 8 L Roof 456" Greenfield MA 01301 design@pvsquared.coop 413-772-8788 104-to SHW edge Array 83Y4" Existing Array 251Y2" q JOB: Woodring#2 SITE: 8 High Street iI - Florence,MA 01062 REVISIONS: I T CD 4- 0 0 ---------- v t 03. Ln 11 T Array centered between Existing Solar Hot Water TME: Array Layout SHW and drip edge and (SHW)installation. 43"to vent centered between seams. 18OY2"to vent 227Y2"to vent L FDN#: 12168 BY: JG DATE: 11/26/2018 Rail to extend under SCALE: 3/8"=l'-O" Clamp Torque: 85 in-lbs existing array and SIZE: 8.5"X 11" L-Foot Torque: 375 in-lbs fasten with Midclamp. Max Span: 76" Max Cantilever: 1/3 adjacent span A-02 e.g 32"span=10-2/3"cantilever Module Size: 61-5/16"x 41-3/16"x 1-13/16"(46mm) (Sheet 2 of 2) PROJECT INFORMATION: -T] • Owner: Alex Jarrett • Address: 8 High Street Florence,MA 01062 • Phone: (413)570-0360 PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street Suite B • Email: alexj@confluence.org Greenfield,MA01301 { design@pvsquared.coop • System Size: 3.6 kW I I 413-772.8788 - �-- Job: Woodring#2 • Modules: SunPower X22-360 I � • Rail: SunPower Invisimount ---' • Bases: S5!S-S-S SITE: 8 High Street • Snow Load: 40 lbs m ® • Florence,MA 01062 • Wind Speed: 117 mph REVISIONS: ROOF STRUCTURE: • 45°2"x 5"rafters @ 28"O.C.See engineering report. ROOF MATERIAL: Modules to be installed(red) • Single fold standing seam metal roof with Existing array(light red) seams @ 16"O.C. Site Plan PROJECT NOTES: ANo scale 1. Framing location to be verified on site. BILL OF MATERIALS 2. Slide rail assembly as needed to avoid CIT PART MAKE MODEL interfering with splices or bases. 3. Unless otherwise noted bases are staggered 32 Base S5! S-5-S and spaced at 48"O.C. 32 L-Foot BLK Ecofasten SCL-101-3 TITLE: Site Plan 4. Additional or alternative bases may be used to meet actual roof conditions. 9 Rail SunPower Invisimount 14 Midclamp SunPower Invisimount FDN#: 12168 BY: JG 16 Endclamp SunPower Invisimount DATE: 11/26/2018 10 Module SunPower X22-360 SCALE: As Shown 4 Snowguard Bar ASG SSM-112 SIZE: 8.5"X11" 2 Snowguard Splice ASG SSM-112 SPLICE 3 Snowguard Bracket ASG SSM-R2 BRKT A-01 �A -0 1 1 6 Snowguard End Bracket ASG SSM-R2-END BRKT (Sheet 1 of 2) August 1, 2o26 Ms.Madeleine Geschwind Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative Inc. 322 Wells Street, Suite B Greenfield, MA 02301 Re:Woodring,Kozuch&Jarrett Residence, Northampton,MA GZA File No.02.0272356.00 TO PVSquared No.: 11361 Dear Ms.Geschwind, At your request GZA has reviewed the information PVSquared("you")provided on the residence at 8 High Street,in Northampton, MA. The purpose of this review was to provide an opinion as to the structure's ability to support a proposed rooftop photovoltaic system.You also provided catalog information on the proposed photovoltaic(PV)panels.Both the roof structure information and the information on the proposed PV panels are attached to this letter for reference. You are proposing to erect PV panels on the south side of the house.The house is a three story residence with partially finished attic and gable roof.The main part of the house,where you are proposing to install the PV panels, measures 23x36'.The roof pitch is 45%The roof is supported by 2x5 rafters at 28"O.C.These rafters span almost 22'-6".Knee walls 58"from the exterior walls,provide some intermediate support.The rafters have collar ties 38"below the peak.These collar ties serve as ceiling joists for the horizontal portion of the attic ceiling.The roof deck consists of solid board sheathing.At the time of your structural investigation the roofing material consisted of asphalt shingles,but you report that the owners have since reroofed with metal standing seam roofing. Conclusion: In our opinion,the information and photographs you have provided suggest that the roof structure is satisfactorily robust to support the additional dead load of the PV system.We base this opinion on the information you have provided and the following assumptions.We assume that the asphalt shingles were removed prior to installing the standing seam metal roof,resulting in a small reduction of Dead Load.We also assume, that owing to their slippery surface,and melting effect,the solar panels will shed snow as well as the metal standing seem roof.We further assume that the panels will be installed parallel to the roof,eliminating any additional wind load. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H Augus 1,2016 File No.02.0172356.00 T41 High,in Northampton,MA Page 2 The ground snow load for Northampton is SSPsf. Based on the information you provided the proposed PV panels weigh 2.6 psf.The installation of the standing seam metal roof significantly reduced the design sloped roof snow load for this house.Based on the roof geometry,the design sloped roof snow with asphalt shingles(non-slippery surface)was 29.3 psf. The slippery surface of the standing seam roof reduces the design sloped roof load to 25.9 psf.The increased Dead Load from the PV system is more than offset by the 23.4 psf reduction in design sloped roof snow load. To summarize,we have reviewed the roof structure and,in our opinion,the roof is structurally adequate to support the additional Dead Load of the proposed roof mounted Photovoltaic System. If we can be of further assistance,please call Jonathan Rugg(603)232-8794 or Carl,Goldknopf(603)232- 8792. Very truly yours, GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL,INC. nathan Rugg,P.E��. � Carl Goldknopf,P.E. Project Manager Senior Consultant r- CAUL L. OMMOF Bradford .Roberts, P.E. VNXTWA Senior Principal/CR/Division Manager No.31M Attachments: -Residence and proposed PV information a More than 22°x6 Efficiency High Performance & Excellent Durability Ideal for roofs where space is at a premium or where future expansion might be needed. X Maximum Performance SERIES Designed to deliver the most energy in demanding real-world conditions,in partial shade and hot rooftop temperatures.'•z,a Premier Technology Engineered with the newest and most powerful SPRA22-360 Maxeon technology,X-Series brings unmatched power and performance to your home. Highest Efficiency' Generate more energy per square foot X-Series residential panels convert more sunlight to electricity by producing 38%more power per panel' and 70%more energy per square foot over 25 years.1,23 Highest Energy Production' Produce more energy per rated watt Maxeon®solar Cells:Fundamentally better High year-one performance delivers 8-10%more energy per rated watt.' Engineered for performance,designed for durability. This advantage increases over time,producing 21%more energy over the first 25 years to meet your needs.' Engineered for Peace of Mind Designed to deliver consistent,trouble-free 12011 21 % More Energy energy over a very long lifetime.3,4 11 0% Per Rated Watt 100% Designed for Durability o 90% 36%more, 2 year 25 The SunPower Maxeon Solar Cell is the only cell 80% built on a solid copper foundation.Virtually w 70% Conventional impervious to the corrosion and cracking that > 60% degrade conventional panels.3 N 50% o s - 15 zo zs Years Same excellent durability as E-Series panels. 10% Maintains High #1 Rank in Fraunhofer durability test9 Power at High Temps s% 100%power maintained in Atlas 25+ r No Light-Induced comprehensive durabilitytest10 6% Degradation s High Average Watts 4% Better Low-Light and " Spectral Response w 2% HighPerformance Anti-Reflective Glass ' C% _____ E uw -ny . SunPower Offers The Best Combined Power Arid Product Warranty Power Warranty Product Warranty °0% 95% 90% 85% Traditional 809h Warranty 75% 0 5 10 1s 20 25 0 5 10 15 20 25 Years Years More guaranteed power:95%for first 5 years, Combined Power and Product defect 25-year coverage -0.4%/yr.to year 25 7 that includes panel replacement costs a Flectrical Data Tests Arid Certifications SPR-X22-360 Standard Tests 13 UL1703(Type 2 Fire Rating),IEC 61215,IEC 61730 Nominal Power(Pnom)11 360 W Quality Certs ISO 9001:2008,ISO 14001:2004 Power Tolerance +5/-0°h EHS Compliance ROHS,OHSAS 18001:2007,lead free,REACH Avg.Panel Efficient 12 22.2% SVHC-163,PVCycle Rated Voltage(Vm p) 60.6 V Sustainability Cradle to Cradle(eligible for LEED points)14 Rated Current(Im ) 5.94 A Ammonia Test IEC 62716 Open-Circuit Voltage(Voc) 69.5 V Desert Test 10.1109/PVSC.2013.6744437 Short-Circuit Current(Isc) 6.48 A Salt Spray Test IEC 61701 (maximum severity) Max.System Voltage 600 V UL&1000 V IEC PID Test Potential-Induced Degradation free:1000 V9 Maximum Series Fuse 15A Available Listings UL,TUV,JET,CEC Power Temp Coef. -0.30%/°C Operaing Condition Arid Mechanical Data Voltage Temp Coef. -167.4 mV/°C Current Temp Coef. 3.5 mA/°C Temperature -40°F to+185°F(-40°C to+851 Q REFERENCES: Impact Resistance 1 Inch(25 mm)diameter hail at 52 mph(23 m/s) 1 All comparisons are SPR-X21-345 vs,a representative conventional panel:250 W,approx.1.6 m2, Appearance Class A+ 15.3%efficiency. Solar Cells 96 Monocr stalline Maxeon Gen III 2Typically8-1046 more energyperwatt,BEW/DNV E ngineei ing"Sun Power Yield Report,"Jan 2013. Tempered Glass High-transmission tempered anti-reflective 3 SunPower 0.25%/yr degradation vs.1.0%/yr conv.panel.Campeau,Z.et al."SunPower Module Degradation Rate,"SunPower white paper,Feb 2013;Jordan,Dirk"SunPower Test Report,"NREL Junction BOX IP-65,MC4 compatible Q1-2015 Weight 41 lbs(18.6 kg) 4"SunPower Module 40-Year Useful Life"SunPower white paper,May 2015.Useful life is 99 out of 100 panels operating at more than 70%of rated power. Max.Load Wind:62 psf,3000 Pa,305 kg/m2 front&back 5 Highest of over 3,200 silicon solar panels,Photon Module Survey,Feb 2014. Snow 125 psf,6000 Pa,611 kg/M2 front 6 1%more energy than E-Series panels,8%more energy than the average of the top 10 panel Frame Class 1 black anodized(highest AAMA rating) companies tested in 2012(151 panels,102 companies),Photon International,Feb 2013. 7 Compared with the top 15 manufacturers.SunPower Warranty Review,May 2015, mm 1555 mm 4 8 Some restrictions and exclusions may apply,see warranty for details. 6[1.8 in 6 In] 9 X-Series same as E-Series,5 of top 8 panel manufacturers tested in 2013 report,3 additional [558 in] panels in 2014. Ferrara,C,et al."Fraunhofer PV Durability Initiative for Solar Modules: Part 2". FRAME PROFILE Photovoltaics International,2014. 10 Compared with the non-stress-tested control panel.X-Series same as E-Series,tested in Atlas 25-Durability test report,Feb 2013. E 11 Standard Test Conditions(1000 W/m2 irradiance,AM 1 5,25°C).NREL calibration Standard: 1046 mm E°0. SOMS current,LACCS FF and Voltage. [41.2 In] a" 12 Based on average of measured power values during production. J-- 13 Type 2 fire rating per UL1703:2013,Class C fire rating per UL7 7032002. 3o mm 14 See salesperson for details. [1.2 in] Please read the safety and installation guide. See wwwsunpower.com/facts for more reference information. For more details,see extended datasheet www.sunpower.com/datasheets. Document#514618 Rev A/LTR US 41 AN SunPower(�' InvisiMountIm Residential Mounting System Simple and Fast Installation .n Integrated module-to-rail grounding Pre-assembled mid and end clamps q� +� Levitating mid clamp for easy placement Mid clamp width facilitates consistent,even module spacing Simple,pre-drilled rail splice UL 2703 Listed integrated grounding Flexible Design Addresses nearly all sloped residential roofs Design in landscape and portrait Rails enable easy obstacle management Customer-Preferred Aesthetics 1 #1 module and#1 mounting aesthetics Best-in-class system aesthetics Elegant Simplicity Premium,low-profile design Black anodized components SunPower° InvisiMountlm is a SunPower-designed Hidden mid clamps and end clamps rail-based mounting system. The InvisiMount system and capped,flush rails addresses residential sloped roofs and combines faster Part of Superior System installation time, design flexibility, and superior aesthetics. Built for use with SunPower DC and AC modules The InvisiMount product was specifically envisioned and Best-in-class system reliability and aesthetics Combine with SunPower modules and engineered to pair with SunPower modules.The resulting monitoring app system-level approach will amplify the aesthetic and installation benefits for both homeowners and installers. v r ,�. sunpower.com r r C �� IL 000-10�1 SunPower' Residential • System invisiMount Component Images Module*/Mid Clamp and Rail Module*/End Clamp and Rail Mid Clamp End Clamp Rail&Rail Splice Ground Lug Assembly End Cap f ComponentInvisilMount Com onent Lemperature —40°C to 90°C(-40°F to 194°F) Component Material Weight 3000 Pa uplift Load(LRFD) 6000 Pa downforce Mid Clamp Black oxide stainless steel AISI 304 63 g(2.2 oz) End Clamp Black anodized aluminum alloy 6063-T6 110 g(3.88 oz) Rail Black anodized aluminum alloy 6005-T6 830 g/m(9 oz/ft) Rail Splice Aluminum alloy 6005-T5 830 g/m(9 oz/ft) 25-year product warranty Ground Lug 304 stainless Warranties Assembly (A2-70 bolt;tin-plated copper lug) 106.5 g/m(3.75 oz) 5-year fir warranty End Cap Black acetal(POM)copolymer 10.4 g(0.37 oz) • UL 2703 Listed Certifications Roof Attachment Hardware Supported by Class A Fire Rated Tool Composition Shingle Rafter Attachment Application Composition Shingle Roof Decking Attachment Roof Attachment Hardware Warranties Curved and Flat Tile Roof Attachment Universal Interface for Other Roof Attachments Refer to roof attachment hardware manufacturers documentation. *Module fra-ie that is compat hie with theIFANIVIount system iequiied for harcware interoperandiq. I' 011 SunPower ,orpair,t,,r All Rights Eeseiver. SUNPOWEd,the SUNPOWER logo end INVI511VIOUNT are r,dernark�of registered padmarks of Sun Power Cogmatiom. All other t-ardernarks are the property of their respertive owners sunpower.com Spec ifl,,dons mduded in ti•s datasheet ai e suhjecr to C,ange without notice. Document#509506 RevC I.5(r 1381 66 TOP 1.5T 1+31 1301 0m (2X)M10-1.5 THREADED HOLE L�dr4!q zoo, S-5-S 1131 SCALE:2X Jr �i1At �t �1 q 1.25 Iia (2X)3/8-24 HACK LEFT FRONT RIGHT THREADED HOLE Notes 1. S-5-S 2. M10-1.5 X 16MM HEX FLANGE BOLT FOR STANDING SEAM SPECIFIC MECHANICAL LOAD TEST 3. 3/8-24 X.8"ROUND POINT SETSCREW INFORMATION AND CLAMP INSTALLATION INFORMATION 4. EXAMPLE PROFILE 2 PLEASE VISIT:WWW.S-S.COM ��: 2 2 M81 TtSR METAL ROOF INNOVATIONS.LTD. 8655 TABLE BUTTE RD 2 + EAT ASSEMBLY WNW: COLORADO SPRINGS.CO 80908 + + 5.42 LBS T 719-495-0518 + The Right Way! 719.495-0045(FAX) sr"JED ILwwME .......... �" Tma S-5-S SC's °1AMN01D SOA-A-O•A CCD°R'1°�°r DM1�41 oA�05/152012 4 4 4 4 3 5:07A 3 sne Tt~awrTa A{C rtoTsrmner M1LTIIIE ua.rAntm wcumnb S,zMxa,f,ML"t ATID 3 OTIEk 4UtID�lldlA .00lFM1Nlt�'RM"T'Mffii�'UIYIWONAL F9AO WIRBTAM®I�EiN.l00F QdW VATfR+A Ll11.(I10ER1(M OF Sfli 1C�R10.0OY)AO4tP19RELYPROaLClJIFE IAILM 3 RNRINOEAbM. 3/8" A 46 SERRATIONS Zh �o L R1 /16" 1 7/8" 114" 3/4" 1/16" / R.005 R.010 r 2X R.01 } 60.00° 0 3/8"±..006 002 1 /8" .X = +/- .1 0 7/8" X 820 DETAIL A GALE 3:1 .XX = +/- .01 .XXX= +/- .005 289 Harrel Street pip Morrisville, VT 05661 SC L-101 -3 aODEcoFasten Solaro Toll Free Phone 1.877. . 947 � Q Toll Free Fax 1.888.766766.99994 MATERIAL: 6000 SERIES ALUMINUM Q web www.ecofastensolar.com e-mail info@ecofastensolar.com SCALE: 1:1 1/6/2012 SHEET 1 OF 1 Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative POLICY DOCUMENT #9 Current version adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2011 INSTALLATION CREW OPERATING POLICY This policy applies to all PV Squared employees in Massachusetts, but is particularly directed at those involved in the installation of solar electric and other renewable energy systems (licensed electrician, Learner/apprentice electrician, licensed constructor supervisor, supervised carpenter and laborer). When engaged in this work as an employee of PV Squared on a PV Squared project site, activities of PV Squared employees are covered under the General Liability Insurance maintained by the Cooperative. It is the intent of this policy to provide clarity to installation situations where the applicable codes and regulations are unclear, ambiguous, or silent. It is possible that a municipal building or electrical inspector could interpret the codes and regulations in a manner that differs from what appears here. But this policy sets out, in writing, how the cooperative interprets legal work requirements and unclear details. It is an internal consensus working model, intended to be revised and improved from time to time. As a general matter, a city's or town's Building Commissioner is charged with enforcing the State Building Code, Plumbing and Gas Code, Electrical Code and Architectural Access Code. The commissioner addresses concerns about the safety, accessibility and security of construction of homes and businesses. The commissioner also enforces zoning bylaws. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, employees of the cooperative who perform electrical tasks and activities must hold a Massachusetts journeymen's electrician license or be under the direct supervision of such licensed personnel. These tasks and activities include installing electrical wiring, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures or other appliances for carrying or using the electricity associated with Renewable Energy Generators (electrically active solar photovoltaic modules, wind turbine-generators, hydroelectric generators, etc.). In no circumstances shall the Massachusetts licensed journeymen have more than one Learner or apprentice working with him/her or under his/her supervision. Mounting structures come in a variety of configurations and have differing functional and physical characteristics. A structural component or assembly becomes associated with electrical work as the Renewable Energy Generator is electrically bonded to the mounting structure. Unless otherwise noted in M.G.L. c.143 SS3 through SS60 inclusive, all structural work defined as follows shall not be required to be performed by a Massachusetts licensed journeymen electrician: • Structural improvements • Elements of a Renewable Energy Generator's support structure that fall under a building permit (e.g., assembly of top-of-pole mounting structure on steel pole with concrete foundation prior to execution of any required electrical bonding of the support structure and associated renewable energy generator (solar electric module) to the support structure Policy # 9 Installation Crew Operating Policy Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative POLICY DOCUMENT #9 Current version adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2011 • Roof-top mounting support structures including but not limited to posts, stand-offs, flashings, feet, and mounting rails • Operation of heavy equipment involved in moving, hoisting, digging and other tasks • Earth work, excavation and concrete work • Manual labor involved in moving loading and unloading of equipment • Moving, hoisting, and attaching an electrically bonded panel assembly (defined as one or more assembled and electrically bonded solar electric modules) to an existing structural support designed to host the panel assembly. Note however that construction of a panel assembly is an electrical task due to the required electrical bonding activities. Repair and Servicing of Installed Equipment Repair or replacement of an electrically bonded and/or energized renewable energy generator (e.g., installed solar electric panel) will be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with the licensed electrician. Replacement of an installed inverter must be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with the licensed electrician, if the work requires removal of AC and/or DC conduit and associated wiring that originates outside of the installed inverter (e.g., removal of external AC conduit and wiring between the inverter and point of interconnection with the on-site electrical service). Note that this activity may require a wiring permit in some local jurisdictions. This requirement also applies to the servicing of an installed inverter that involves replacement or repair of components and wiring internal to the pre-manufacturer inverter (i.e., factory installed components that were originally shipped with the inverter) even though such activity may not require a wiring permit. Replacement of an installed inverter may also be performed by a qualified technician who may or may not be a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with a licensed electrician if the inverter is of a "plug and play" design. Such a qualified technician can also performed other tasks that include installation and servicing inverter-based performance monitoring systems (e.g., replacing internal communication cards, making "plug and play" ethernet connections, etc.), assuming these activities do not require creation of a new AC power source circuit to operate the communication system(s). Policy # 9 Installation Crew Operating Policy Non Electrical Work at a typical PV Squared installation: • All Material Handling tasks o Module prep and moving o Ladder lift set up o Ladder set up o Trash/recycling removal and sorting • Structural Improvements o All carpentry work • Roof Mount Array o Fall protection anchor setup and removal o Layout and mounting bases o Racking up to but not including"bonding/grounding related activities" o Leveling of racking o Sealing seams/patching roofing/additional flashing • Ground mount array o Site work, earth moving o Trenching/digging o Construction of racking up to but not including "bonding/grounding related activities" • Conduit run o Making holes in structure o Fire blocking,sealing penetrations o Stickers • Power Board o Build wall, hang plywood o Stickers • Interconnection o Stickers • Monitoring o Wifi options o Any"plug and play"devices o Programming of monitoring devices o Computer based activities • Installation completion o Final building inspections o Install pictures-See checklist o Update one line and roof drawings to reflect as built o Completion checklist o Notes for others o COC left onsite • Misc o Truck Organizing o Material List,ordering o Daily check-in o Customer interaction and training activities Massachusetts Electric Company&Nantucket Electric Company(d/b/a National Grid) M.D.P.U. 1320 Certificate of Completion for Simplified Process Interconnections Installatiob Information: ❑ Check if owner-installed Interconnecting Customer: Ruth Woodring Contact Person: Mailing Address:8 High Street Cit,. Florence State: MA Zip Code:01062 Telephone(Daytime):(413) 570-0360 (Evening): Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address: ruthy@pedalpeople.com Address of Facility(if different from above): 6 High Street, Florence MA 01062 Electrical Contractor's Name(if appropriate): PV Squared Mailing Address. 311 WELLS ST. SUITE B City: GREENFIELD State: MA Zip Code: 01301 Telephone(Daytime): 413-772-8788 (Evening): SAME Facsimile Number: 413-772-8668 E-Mail Address: interconnection@pvsquared.coop License number: A13764 Date of approval to install Facility granted by National Grid: 11/9/2018 Application ID number: 00199873/WR#27682711 Inspection: The system has been installed and inspected in compliance with the local Building/Electrical Code of (City/County): Signed (Local Electrical Wiring Inspector, or attach signed electrical inspection): Name (printed): Date: License#: As a condition of interconnection you are required to send/e-mail a copy of this form along with a copy of the signed electrical permit to National Grid: National Grid Attn: Distributed Generation 40 Sylvan Rd Waltham,MA 02451 E-mail: distributed.generation(a)nationalgrid.com Massachusetts:http://www.nationaleridus.com/masselectric/home/enerpvef`f/distributed Reneration.asp Nantucket:http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energveff/distributed ¢eneration.asp Page 1 of 1