32C-171 (25) 256 PLEASANT ST BP-2019-1177
GIs#, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:32C- 171 r 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-2019-1177
Project# JS-2019-001910
Est.Cost:8221992.00
Fee:$46700 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor., License:
Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266
Lot Size(sa. ft.): 17119.08 Owner: LUMBERYARD NORTHAMPTON LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Zoning'CB(100 Applicant. PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS
AT: 256 PLEASANT ST
Applicant Address: Phone., Insurance:
311 WELLS ST- SUITE B (413) 772-8788 Workers
Compensation
GREENFIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON:612412019 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-INSTALL SOLAR ARRAY- 74.16 KW
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: il: 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 Sianature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 6/24/2019 0:00:00 5467.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fas:(413)587.1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
Wrsion1.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
Department use only
REG Cl y of Northampton Status of Permit:
Bu ding Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit -
APA
22
2019 12 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
Room 100 Water/Well Availability
DEN TMA',t,WDT r ta4PFCT'*brth pton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
7-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans
Other Specify
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,REPAIR,RENOVATE,CHANGE THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF,OR DEMOLISH ANY BUILDING
OTHER THAN A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION 6,04 1f/// 7,7
1.1 Property Address: This section to be completed by office
256 Pleasant Street Map I Lot Z/ Unit
Northampton,MA 01060
Zone Overlay District
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Elm at District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Retard:
Lumber Yard L.P.,c/o Way Finders Inc. 120 Maple St. 4th Floor, Springfield,MA 01103
Name(Pdnl) Curenl Mailing Address:
(413) 586-1000
Signature See Attachment A Telephone
2.2 Authorized Anent:
PV Squared Solar 311 Wells St. Greenfield MA 01301
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: .
I/,,7(-v.A^'� ' (413) 772-9074
Signature t/ Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed bpermit applicant
1. Building $66,598.00 (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical $155, —00', (b)Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from 6
3. Plumbing Building Perms Fee .f�( 7
4. Mechanical (HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
S. Total= 1 +2+3+4+5 Check Number
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number Date
Issued
Signature: 6 /-Zy/i
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Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
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Dear Town Inspections Offs ' "NO FTMAALDINGJSVECT1ONS
MAD,,,
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 electrlclan'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 Teaming organization that is always trying to improve on what
we do.
Respectfully,
Adam Thurrell
Operations Manager
Versionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
SECTION 4.CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR PROJECTS LESS THAN 35,000
CUBIC FEET OF ENCLOSED SPACE
Interior Alterations ❑ Existing Wall Signs ❑ Demolition❑ Repairs❑ Additions ❑ Accessory Building❑
Exterior Alteration ❑ Existing Ground Sign❑ New Signs❑ Roofing Change of Use❑ Other❑+
Brief Description the installation of a 74.16 kilowatt roof-mounted solar array
Of Proposed Work:
SECTION 5-USE GROUP AND CONSTRUCTION TYPE
USE GROUP(Check as applicable) CONSTRUCTION TYPE
A Assembly ❑ A-1 ❑ A-2 11A-3 ❑ 1A ❑
A-4 ❑ A-5 ❑ 1B ❑
B Business ❑ 2A ❑
E Educational ❑ 28 ❑
F Factory ❑ F-1 ❑ F-2 ❑ 2C ❑
H High Hazard ❑ 3A ❑�
I Institutional ❑ I-1 ❑ 1-2 ❑ 1-3 ❑ 3B
M Mercantile ❑ 4 ❑
R Residential ❑ R-1 ❑ R-2 ❑+ R-3 ❑ 5A ❑
S Storage ❑ S-1 ❑ S-2 ❑ 5B ❑
U Utility ❑ Specify:
M Mixed Use ❑ Specify:
S Special Use ❑ Specify:
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS,ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGE IN USE
Existing Use Group: Proposed Use Group:
Existing Hazard Index 780 CMR 34): Proposed Hazard Index 780 CMR 34):
SECTION 6 BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA
BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OFFICE USE ONLY
Floor Area per Floor(so
1e a
2"d 2nd
3p 3m
4m
4m
Total Area(so Total Proposed New Construction(at)
Total Height(0)
Total Height ft
7.Water Supply(M.G.L.c.40,§54) 7.1 Flood Zone Information: 7.3 Sewage Disposal System:
Public 0 Private ❑ I Zone Outside Flood Zone[] I Municipal 0 On site disposal system❑
Vefsionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
8. NORTHAMPTON ZONING
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This whims to be fillod in by
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Open Space Foomge % _
(Int ares minus bids&paved 1
sinking)
#of Puking Spaces
Fill:
volume&Locative —.---__----. —.
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 O DONT KNOW O YES O
IF YES: enter BookI Page 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 O Obtained O , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO O
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 pan 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.
Version l.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
SECTION 9-PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES-FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL PURSUANT TO 780 CMR 116(CONTAINING MORE THAN 35,000 C.F.OF ENCLOSED SPACE
9.1 Registered Architect:
Not Applicable 0
Name(Registrant):
L— Registration Number
Aetlress
Expiration Dale
Signature Telephone
9.2 Registered Professional Engineer(s):
L—_
- Name Area of Responsibility
C
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Reaponslbaty,
Acidness Registration Number
Si9nstun Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Reaponsibsdy
Acidness Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
E
Name Area of Responsibility
C
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Data
9.3 General Contractor
PV Squared Not Applicable ❑
Company Name:
Daniel Gomez
Responsible in Charge of Consouctlon
311 Wells Street,Suite B, Greenfield MA 01301
Address
fhPAU,�, 1(413) 772-8788
Sigla4n Telephone
Versionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
SECTION 10.STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW(780 CMR 110.11)
Independent Structural Engineering Structural Peer Review Required Yes • No
SECTION 11 -OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
Lumber Yard limited Partnership 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 appllca0on.
See Attachment A 04/18/2019
Signature of Owner Date
I. PV Squared. __- - - -_ - --__-- -. _- ,as Owner/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.
Daniel Gomez
Print Name /
/kwtiu�/ ,04/18/2019
Signature of Owner/Agent Data
SECTION 12-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
10.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑
Name of License Holder: Daniel Gomez Gonzalez ICS-11266
License Number
311 Wells Street, Suite B, Greenfield, MA 01301 03/14/2021
Address / Expiration Date
/ (413) 772-8788
Signature Telephone
SECTION 13-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 O No 0
Attachment A
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND SERVE AS AUTHORIZED AGENT
1 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 Conditions attached hereto as a part of this Proposal and
Agreement.I hereby authorize Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaks 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.
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Expiration: 09/15/4019
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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: Ifthe certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the polk:y(ks)must haw ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endo ed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the farms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DEL WERED IN
Evidence of Insurance ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
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TWorkers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Eimtricians/Plumbers.
TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name(Business/Organiuti.,A dividual):Pioneer Valley PhotpVohaics Cooperative Inc. DBA PV Squared Solar
Address:311 Wells Street, Suite B
City/State/Zip:Greenfield MA 01301 Phone#:413.772-8788
Arc yea..employer?Chark Ike appropriate We: Type of project(required):
1.E! 1 un.employa with 48 imPloyee(to,,mtd/or Petrofina).' 7. ❑Near Construction
2.[:]1 am a wle pwp.ietorm Partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. Remodeling
any cepsciry.fNowoheri comp.i.ce requitedj
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proprietors with no employee. 12.[]Plumbing repairs or additions
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s Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they ere doing all work and then hire outside contractors most submit a new affidavit mit,,ing such.
:C'ontracwrs that check this boa must attached an additional shed showing the name of the sub-contractors and sam whether or not those emhies have
emplovees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they most provide their workers comppolicy 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.#:SKS57072282 Expiration Date:01/01/2020
Job Site Address:256 Pleasant Street City/Stste/Zip:Northampton,MA 01080
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 time up to 51,500.00
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 e ndpenoldes ofleerjury that the information provided above is true and rorreca
Simian Date:4/18/2019
Phone#:413-7 -87 8
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Owner: Lumber Yard Limited Partnership
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Cont; Rudy Perkins,
Project Manager/Attorney
Phone: (413)233-1726
e-mail: rnerkins@haphousing.ore
2m: 256 Pleasant Street,
Northampton, MA 01060
System Size : 74.16 kW DC/57.6 kW AC
PV Array: (206)SPR-X22-360-COM as indicated in ►
layout attached .Setbacks and roof access landings
in line with safety requirements to provide proper
roof access. Y4
Mountin Ecolibirum EcoFoot2+ ballasted tilt-up t
racking. See attached datasheet.
Roof Structure: Engineered Trusses. PV Array has
been reviewed and approved by structural
engineer-of-record—see attached PE Letter.
Roofing Material: TPO membrane.
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Waltham, assadwseRs 02451
Telepphone:(617)92641100
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SOUZA, TRUE T)EROME A YURKOSKI,PE
AND PARTNERS, INC. LISA A.BOHLIN, PE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS TODD P. BLAKE, PE
January 8, 2019
Davis Square Architects, Inc.
240A Elm Street
Somerville, MA 02144
Attention: Mr. Cliff Boehmer, AIA
Reference: Northampton Lumber Yard—Roof Capacity for PV Arrays
256 Pleasant Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Boehmer:
Souza, True & Partners, Inc. (ST&P) is the structural engineer-of-record for the new
construction of the Northampton Lumber Yard Apartments project located at the above-
referenced address is Northampton, Massachusetts. As requested, we have reviewed the
design and construction of the recently completed roof framing system of the residential
structure to determine if it is capable of supporting additional loads from a proposed PV array
system. The proposed PV arrays are defined on a drawing prepared by Ecolibrium Solar of
Athens, Ohio dated August 8' , 2018. The maximum equivalent distributed load of the PV array
system is specified as 6.71 pounds per square-foot on this drawing.
The recently completed roof structure is constructed of pre-fabricated wood roof trusses
supported on conventionally framed wood stud bearing walls. The as-bui8 roof trusses are
generally spaced at roughly 24" on centers and are approximately 20" deep. The roof trusses
typically spanning between 20 feet and 32 feet, but the span is 24 feet typically in the areas of
the proposed PV arrays. Based on our review, we have determined that the recently completed
roof framing in the area where new PV arrays are proposed is capable of supporting the
additional loads from the new PV arrays without the need for structural reinforcement
Sincerely,
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SOUZA, TRUE AND PARTNERS, INC., +
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Jerome Yurkoski, P.E.
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www.souzatrue.com
FOUNDED IN 1959 BY RICHARD W. SOUZA AND EDWARD K. TRUE
Point Load Characteristics
Northampton Lumberyard, MA 01060 EcolibriumSolar
Date:8/3/2018
Subject: Point load characteristics of the proposed photovoltaic array
The tables below show the point loads for each category of point load
EcoFoot2+Array-Component Weights
Component Weight(lbs)
EF2+ Base 4.04
Universal Clamp and Clevis Pin 0.49
Wind Deflector 6
Ballast Block 32
Panel 41
Point Loads at Bases Throughout Arrays
Category of Base M of Ballasts on Tray Weight(lbs)
Corner Base- High Tower Connected 1 50
to Panel 2 82
Corner Base-Low Tower Connected 1 47
to Panel 2 79
1 64
North Edge Base- High Tower 2 96
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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 §53 through §§60 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 Eouioment
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 Will 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
• Mist
o Truck Organizing
o Material List,ordering
o Daily check-in
o Customer interaction and training activities
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Louis Hasbrouck<Iasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
256 Pleasant St
1 message
Louis Hasbrouck<Hasbrouck@northamptonma.gov> Thu, Apr 25, 2019 at 6:49 PM
To: Daniel Gomez<danielg@pvsquared.coop>
Cc: Kevin Ross<kmss@northamptonma.gov>, Laura Baker<lb@valleycdc.com>, Kim Carson
<kcarson@northamptonma.gov>
Daniel,
The permit set plans for 256 Pleasant St don't show a solar PV system.You've provided an engineering review but we'll
need more complete plans,including approval by the project architect, before we can issue the permit.
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Town of Williamsburg
(413)587-1240 office
(413)587-1272 fax
igiviv of
Louis Hasbrouck<lha;omuck@northamptonma.gov>
256 Pleasant St solar
1 message
Louis Hasbrouck<Ihesbmuck@inorthampsxnma.gov> Mu,May 3D 2019 at 10:31 AM
To.D end Vreeland�dweeland@vedxon.neh
Cc:Kevin Ross<kmss@northamptonme.gov>
Dara.
Here's a copy of the permit application for sdar on the building at 2%pleasant St.We asked for construction control because We a large building,theyre ballasted
(heavy)retia,and We a fairly large army.We want plans:something more than we got with the application.
I've got a full set of building plans,and none of them show or rear to solar.I'm not very worded about the structure,but we need to sea at least a line dmaxng and
,mummers spur for the electrical.
Let me know a you want copies of the plans;mey'm too big to email but I could probably pull out the sWduml and electical pages.
Louis Hasbrouck
gaining Commissioner
City of Nprlbamplon
Town of W llumsbmg
(413)587-1240 once
(413)587-1272 fax
ON-f
Louis Hasbrouck<meaUrvuck@nonhamptonnei
Re: 256 Pleasant St, Northampton •Constmetion Control for solar installation
1 message
Lauth Hasbrouck<IlrasbrburF@northamVtonme gov> Thu,May 30.2019 st 10:08 AM
To Might Gates<miirag@pvsquared.coop>
C.:Kevin Rasa<kmss@northamptonma.9ovs,David Vreelend<dvhmsmd@verizon,m1s
Plans.I'm sure you have them.Sena them electronically.
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Town of Williamsburg
(413)687-1240 office
(4131887-1272 fax
On Thu.May 30.2019 at 9:47 AM Mims Gates<miirag@pvsquared.coi wrote:
Hi Lous.
Dave Vreeland,of Vreeland Design Associates,will be providing construction control for Me solar Installation at 256 Pleasant Sl.Narthampon.I've attached to this
email the construction conbol document with his signature.He preferred to use Me state Women rersua the version that was available on the City of Northampton
website.Once Me Lumber Yam team has their Cedlficete of December,I think we how have,everylhitg in order for our miss,peeril Please tat me know 8 you
now have everyMing you treed to iawe the With,pared once the CO is issued.
Many thanks,
Miire
ll Gates I m_irag@pv,umacl goo,
PV Squared I www.pvequered.p0pp
311 Wells Street,She.B I Greenfield,MA 01301
Office:413-772-87813 x.1281 Fax:4137724668
Initial Construction Control Document
To be submitted with the building permit application by a
Registered Design Professional
for work per the ninth edition of the
Ulf Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107
Project Title:Northampton Lumber Yazd Date:5/29/19
Property Address: 256 Pleasant Street,Northampton,MA
Project: Check(x)one or both as applicable: New construction X Existing Construction
Project description:I will be providing Construction Control for the installation of 101 PV solar panels on the
flat roof of the newly constructed residential development The solar panels will be secured to a ballasted rack
assembly on the flat roof of the development I will also provide guidance on the placement and load limits for
craning materials and equipment onto the roof.
I, David Vreeland, MA Registration Number: 46317, Expiration date: 6/30/2020, am a registered design
professional, and I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans,computations and
specifications concerning':
Architectural Structural Mechanical
Fire Protection Electrical X Other.Construction Control
for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief such plans,
computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780
CMR), and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project I understand and agree that I (or my
designee)shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular
and periodic basis to:
1. Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other
submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents.
2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17,as applicable.
3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the
progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent
with the approved construction documents and this code.
Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107.
When required by the building official,I shall submit field/progress reports(see item 3.)together with pertinent
comments,in a form acceptable to the building official.
Upon completion of the work,I shall submit to the building official a'Final Construction Control Document'.
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Enter in the space to the right a"wet"or t4,'��a
electronic signature and seal: $ DAVIDA. a
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No.48317
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Phone number.413-6240126 Email:dwr land@verimn.net
Building Official Use Only
Building Official Name Pecanit NO, Date:
Version 01_01_2018