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36-378 (4) 217 EMERSON WAY BP-2022-0157 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Mau:Block: 36-378 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-2022-0157 Project# JS-2022-000269 Est.Cost: $45767.00 Fee: $75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266 Lot Size(sq. ft.): 12022.56 Owner: RIES CARL&CHRISTOPHER Zoning: Applicant: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS AT: 217 EMERSON WAY Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST- SUITE B (413) 772-8788 Workers Compensation GREENFIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON:8/11/2021 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:INSTALL RACKING SYSTEM FOR SOALR PV, 42 PANELS, 15.33KW 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 8/11/2021 0:00:00 $75.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner The Commonwealth of Massac setts Board of Building Regulations an. Stan..rd a OR Massachusetts State Building Co.-, 781 CMR UG '� IC ALITY • bp aa/�' E Building Permit Application To Construct,Rep: Re .i: •r Demofi% rvise, Mar 2011 One-or Two-Family Dwelling �QRlyg1'n0,No This Section For Official Use Only l04,. Spc Building Permit Number: 6p-> Date Applied: °'Osoc)NS 4104)55 ,/ 6-B-Z0Z) Building Official(Print Name) Signature Date SECTION 1:SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Property Address: 1.2 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers 217 EMERSON WAY,NORTHAMPTON,MA 01062 3Cp : 7 g 1.1 a Is this an accepted street?yes x no Map Number Parcel Number 1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions: Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft) 1.5 Building Setbacks(ft) Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided 1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System: Public 0 Private 0 Zone: Outside Flood Zone? Municipal 0 On site disposal system 0 Check if yes❑ SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNERSHIP' 2.1 Owner'of Record: CARL RIES&CHRISTOPHER RIES NORTHAMPTON,MA 01062 Name(Print) City,State,ZIP 217 EMERSON WAY 213-300-4423 carl.m.riesl@gmail.com No.and Street Telephone Email Address SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK2(check all that apply) New Construction 0 Existing Building 0 Owner-Occupied 0 Repairs(s) 0 Alteration(s) 0 Addition 0 Demolition 0 Accessory Bldg. 0 Number of Units Other El Specify:SOLAR PV Brief Description of Proposed Work2:INSTALLATION OF RACKING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PV;42 REC365AA BLK PV PANELS;15.33 KWDC SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Costs: Official Use Only (Labor and Materials) 1.Building $18307 1. Building Permit Fee: $ Indicate how fee is determined: ❑Standard City/Town Application Fee 2.Electrical $27460 ❑Total Project Cost'(Item 6)x multiplier x 3.Plumbing $ 2. Other Fees: $ 4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ List: 5.Mechanical (Fire Suppression) $ Total All Fees: $ Check Nq>40 Check Amount: Cash Amount: 6.Total Project Cost: $45767 ❑Paid in Full 0 Outstanding Balance Due: SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) CS-111266 03/14/2023 DANIEL GOMEZ-GONZALEZ License Number Expiration Date Name of CSL Holder List CSL Type(see below) U 43 HATFIELD ST No.and Street Type Description U Unrestricted(Buildings up to 35,000 cu.ft.) NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 R Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling City/Town,State,ZIP M Masonry RC Roofing Covering WS Window and Siding SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 413-772-8788 BUILDINGPERMITS@PVSQUARED.000P I Insulation Telephone Email address D Demolition 5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor(HIC) 140077 9n5i2021 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP HIC Registration Number Expiration Date HIC Company Name or HIC Registrant Name 311 WELLS STREET BUILDINGPERMITS@PVSQUARED.000P No.and Street Email address GREENFIELD MA 01301 413-772-8788 City/Town,State,ZIP Telephone SECTION 6: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 El No 0 SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOPERATIVE to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. SEE ATTACHMENT (A) SEE ATTACHMENT(A) Print Owner's Name(Electronic Signature) Date SECTION 7b:OWNER'OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding. f 7/29/2021 Print Owner's or Authorized Agent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date NOTES: 1. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor (not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A.Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at www.mass.gov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.mass.gov/dps 2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below: Total floor area(sq.ft.) (including garage,finished basement/attics,decks or porch) Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room count Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths Type of heating system Number of decks/porches Type of cooling system Enclosed Open 3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost" DocuSign Envelope ID:DA923165-00E6-4BCA-958F-2E57F9F3A107 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND SERVE AS AUTHORIZED AGENT 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 Conditions 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. Carl Ries 5/11/2021 1 10:03 AM PDT Printed Name Date �DocuSigned by: L rtt- System DBFCAEe7F93E4e2... Owner(s) Signature Title Proposal and Agreement#00016482 Page 7 of 13 Carl&Christopher Ries-May 11,2021 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division u4 Professional Licensuire Board of Building Regulations and Standards Cons iAtIpe.ry i s or C S-111266 = Empires: 0311412023 DANIEL GOIIEZ-GONZALEZ f. 43 HATFIELD/STREET NORTHAMPTOJ J MA 01060 "ilior-1 _AN is 1.1 Commissioner ia: I . (t/. Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 1000 Washington Street - Suite 710 Boston, Massachusetts 02118 Home Improvement Contractor Registration Type: Supplement Card Registration: 140077 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Expiration: 09/15/2021 311 WELLS ST SUITE B GREENFIELD. MA 01301 sea G zW./o5.t Update Address end Return Card. `,, 7FiV.U/�L/r/lYv,/III .�. ;',•..3./r �r../!; Office of Consumer Affairs&Business Regulation HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Registration valid for individual use only TYPE:Supplement Card before the expiration date. If found return to: Reoistration ExplittgLI Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation • 140077 09/15f2C21 1000 Washington Street Suite 710 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Boston,MA 02118 / 1 MAYA Flit FORD V 17 311 WELLS ST SUITE B ,..r.r .rGfr✓ /� GREENFIELD,MA 01301 Undersecretary of vali ithout signatte DATE(MM/DYYYY) AFRO® D/ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 12/22/2020 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(ies)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 Kathy Parker NAME: Webber&Grinnell PHONE (413)586-0111 FAX (413)586-6481 (A/C,No,Est): (A/C,No): 8 North King Street E-MAIL kparker@webberandgrinnell.com ADDRESS: INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Northampton MA 01060 INSURER A: 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: CL20122214681 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 CONTRACT OR 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 ADDL SUBN POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 X DAMAGE TO RENTED 300,000 CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES(Ea occurrence) $ MED EXP(Any one person) $ 15,000 A BKS57072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER. GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2.000'000 PRO- POLICYJECT LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2'000'000 OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 (Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ B OWNED X SCHEDULED BAS57072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS X HIRED X NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) Underinsured motorist $ 300,000 X UMBRELLA LIAB `""'.,""C RREN"E 5,000,000 OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ A EXCESS LIAB - CLAIMS-MADE US057072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 AGGREGATE $ 5'000'000 DED X RETENTION$ 10,000 $ WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY STATUTE ER Y N C ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE N NIA 375928710101 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 If yes,describe under E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below Business Pers Property $1,820,700 Commercial Property A BKS57072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 Installation $25,000 Transportation $75,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached If more space Is required) Worker's compensation includes MA and NY CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN Proof of Insurance ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 1/i hall_ v "\� w r.... j✓ ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1 �* _ , � / Department of Industrial Accidents ;?Al— 1 Congress Street, Suite 100 t AI Boston, MA 02114-2017 j www mass.gov/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 2.0 I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. ❑ Remodeling any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] 3.0 I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t 9. ❑Demolition 10 ❑Building addition 4.0 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 5.0 I 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.: 14.QOther Solar PV 6.111 We 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:Continental Indemnity/AUW Policy#or Self-ins. Lic.#:37-592871-01-01 Expiration Date:01/01/2022 Job Site Address:217 Emerson Way City/State/Zip:Northampton, 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 cer :r 1 e : s and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. ` , 7/29/21 Signatule: �, — Date: Phone#:413-772-87 8 Official use nly. 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#: RIES - NORTHAMPTON, 217 EMERSON WAY, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01062 : .73', ' ,.. . ASPHALT SHINGLES ' i:` tr., •". 4,7 ' / • \ I> ' 4. .* • i F. •. _A.�y r 111/ 10 •• lio r 4.6: House is new construction 1, / i r �_____. �` > /I t _.___.-, . 1 O1. t 'i j ARRAY LAYOUT . Owner: CARL RIES&CHRISTOPHER RIES Address: 217 EMERSON WAY NORTHAMPTON, MA 01062 Phone: 213-300-4423 email: carl.m.riesl@gmail.com System Size: 15.33 kW-DC PV Array: 42 modules (REC365AA Black), in portrait • Front West Roof-36 mods:4 rows of 9 mods • Rear East Roof-6 mods: 2 rows of 3 mods • See sketch above. Mounting: IronRidge rails on L-feet on EcoFasten QuikFoot bases • See data sheets. Roof Structure: 2x12 @16" oc rafters; 18° pitch on Front West &44° pitch on Rear East • See PE letter Roofing Material: asphalt shingles over plywood sheathing ._, 0. RIES RESIDENCE N SITE MAP III Wit .GM:s,.,. 217 EMERSON WAY ® -.'‘Virirerw "-- 1, = CD....see NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 J 441 Q ogo SOLAR (�i . „ PHONE:(213) 300-4423 `t E-MAIL:CARL.M.RIESI@GMAIL.COM I, O W < O >- 15.33 KW DC , • 1 .. , • -. IZ Z z ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM :, ;,t,> • `r o O c� r.f •.t © ( 0 ZO t PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DETAILS v� �; 4 • ' '" Ak. ! IX ; • MODULES = REC REC365AA BLACK 365W (42 PCS) a 1t, [ W • INVERTER = SOLAREDGE SEI0000H-US (I PCS) p f �TA!i NI ���SSSiii w Q • RACKING SYSTEM = IRONRIDGE XR100 W/ QUICKFOOT i *- t� N I— • DATA ACQUISITION = SOLAREDGE CONSUMPTION MONITORING Ct O Z AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION N • BUILDING INSPECTOR = KEVIN ROSS, (413) 587-1239 ® VICINITY M A P • ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR = ROGER MALO, (413) 587-1244 • CODE REFERENCE = 2020 NEC • ELECTRICAL UTILITY COMPANY = NGRID ' DESIGN CRITERIA a= • DESIGN WIND LOAD = 117 MPH • DESIGN ROOF SNOW LOAD = 40 PSF 3m 91" 0 • EXPOSURE CATEGORY = C -aw -e • HIGH TEMP (ASHRAE 2% HIGH) = 32°C -D,vJI5 >n • LOW TEMP (ASHRAE EXTREME LOW) _ -20°C o W . ^ • ROOF TYPE = ASPHALT SHINGLE E h 'aS 4;+ o j SHEET INDEX • - �::: �•+. • �.. o i PV-G.0 COVER PAGE • �� PV-A.I ARRAY LAYOUT • PV-E.I LINE DIAGRAM r r w W 0• PV-E.2 ELECTRICAL CALCS i • • "' W N (7 PV P.I PLACARDS '( o r O z ROOF CONSTRUCTION • ROOF TYPE = ASPHALT SHINGLE ,O° • PV ARRAY = 781 SQUARE FEET DESIGN INPUTS- SATELLITE IMAGERY 8 FIELD MEASUREMENTS • TYPICAL ATTCHMENT SPAN = 48' • MAX ATTACHMENT SPAN = 76' CIO namastE • MAX CANTILEVER = 30.4' „ Go SOLAR • ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE STAGGERED SO THE LOAD IS DISTRIBUTED EVENLY """'" TO RAFTERS UNDERNEATH THE ARRAY MODULE CLAMP ZONES p MODULE MODEL: REC365AA BLACK NO -INVERTER-INTERIOR p MODULE DIMENSIONS: 67.75' X 40.00' > p — �FUSED PV AC DISCONNECT-INTERIOR CLAMP BETWEEN: MAIN SERVICE PANEL-INTERIOR w Q 8.2' - 23.8'ON THE LONG SIDE 1 1 1 I I I Z z g 4' - 9.8'ON THE SHORT SIDE 1 1 I 1111 I I III 1 1'1.1 1 1.1'1 1 1 1 1 11 I I 1-a W o © UTILTY METER,SERVICE DISCONNECT-EXTERIOR W Z Y 1 1 1 1.1'1 I I I 1 .I'1.1 1 I I I 1 I 1 1.1.I.I.1 I•I I I I'i : PV AC DISCONNECT-EXTERIOR ° 0 Z i MO' , IIll11I1H III 111III11111I FIIIIIIIIII cn N E _,� � I 11 w• 11 111 1111i1111i11 •11111 II w0 n lI III III) Illl:lll I Z CC z 4 II III 1719 11 1111. •I cn W 11 III I '°4 1 1 1 11 1 i RAL w Q I I . 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EY N i_ ARR<Y 2 ATTACHMENTS 0 iw 1z UF, Wo 0 ao NNW 4,,' o arc 211' *1) = ,, Wi RPOY i EW § ARRAY INFORMATION STRING CONFIGURATION _ Q STRING SIZE DOES NOT VARY Q D Q ARRAY I ARRAY 2 STRINGS OTY CC O o 1 MOD QTY 36 6 STRING I 14 TILT 8° 44° STRING 2 14 Q Q o CL AZIMUTH 291° III' STRING 3 14 273.0" • • - - -I m - - - -- - N 4 oS V - O Q1 ---- -- -- ---- -� - r r — - - -• ----to— •- =+ 27.1 ---• ----•- - -• ---�-- N 1\ IuIuI D D � D 2 � 3 D rn z � SYSTEM DETAILS'.IS.33.W DC DESIGNER CONTRACTOR STRINGS . `SOLAREDGE SI0 EI0001CUS INVERTER EEC 36515 ER AND DIMS RIES RESIDENCE wet) 111 on, 217 EMERSON WAY NOT TO SCALE CONTACT O MATT �i o' MATTV•PVSOUARED.000P �-N.3 e13,99:-Tn: NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 y � po ea gl DESIGNER.HARRISON ORE ' C SCANA INpNDUAL PERMT RACNAGE New England Construction Engineering, PLC 436 Campbell Street (NECE) Structural Construction Solutions White River Junction, VT 05001 Jonathan Rugg, P.E. 603-903-9798 j.rugg@NewEnglandConstructionEngineering.corn July 23, 2021 Ms.Jeannine Haendiges Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Inc. 311 Wells Street, Suite B Greenfield, MA 01301 Re: Ries Residence, Florance, MA NECE Project No. 21-01 T73 Dear Ms. Haendiges, At your request New England Construction Engineering, PLC (NECE) has reviewed the information that Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Inc. (PV Squared) provided on the roof and supporting structure of the Ries residence, at 217 Emerson Way, in Florence (village of Northampton), MA. The purpose of this review was to assess, and report on, the structure's capacity to support a proposed rooftop mounted Photovoltaic (PV) array. The information that you provided is attached to this letter for reference. You are proposing to mount PV panels on the house roof. The house is a recently constructed wood framed residence. You have provided architectural design plans by Sovereign Builders, Inc., dated April of 2020. The main roof has a 12/12 pitch and is 24' wide.The roof is supported by 2x12 rafters at 16" O.C. These rafters span 12' on the horizontal. The roof has a 3-ply, 14" LVL ridge beam with multiple columns to footing. A lower pitch (4/12 pitch) roof intersects the main roof on one side. There is a vertical support near this intersection. The lower slope rafters are also 2x12 at 16" O.C., and span approximately 14'-6" on the horizontal. The photographs you provided suggest that the home is well maintained and the roof is performing well. There is no evidence of distress or large deflections. NECE's review included the controlling gravity loads (Dead Load and Snow). Discussion: The photographs that you provided do not show rafter hangers connecting the ridge beam to the rafters. Only toenails are visible in the photos. By way of due diligence, I spoke to both Todd Cellura, Owner of Sovereign Builders, Inc., and the project foreman Mike. Both Todd and Mike assured me that there were Timber LOK screws in the rafter-to-ridge beam connection. Because of their placement,these screws are not visible. New England Construction Engineering, PLC PV Squared—Ries Residence Jonathan Rugg, P.E. Northampton, MA Page 2 of 2 Conclusion: Based on the information that you provided, and my telephone calls with Sovereign Builders, Inc., I conclude that, the roof will support your proposed PV panels. I base this opinion on the following. The PV panels will be installed parallel to the roof, eliminating additional wind load. The ground snow load (Pg) for Northampton is 40 psf.The minimum flat roof load (Pf) is 35psf. According to information you provided, the proposed PV panels weigh approximately 2.3psf. In summary, in my opinion, the roof will support your proposed PV array. Thank you for the opportunity to assist with this project. Please contact me if NECE can be of further assistance. Sincerely, o� yo JONATHAN A �' m RUGG ki.iLV " No. 51982 " Jonathan Rugg, P.E. ICV lb„tC/STE0 New England Construction Engineering, PLC. e�NAL- ..4 7/23 021 ' Attachments: -Building and Proposed PV Information t , •' 1 )i et • . . .it• 1 k, 1111.11111111111,1 0 ST TRUSTED IRK _ . ,,,,,, • k • • .. t .. ; 1 A ...,,,,,,,-- . .• . ._ .., ., ! ' i . , ,' i,gri f la a.,,.. , REE ALpHa • 1 _....... i,,.... BLACK SERIES , • 1 lir PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .. ..., .„... . . ,. ...•, . • inter EXPERIENCE 375 WP 25 YEAR award 19.9 vvFT ' ---1411111° 2020 WINNER ELIGIBLE PERFORMANCE ',. 1 ® REC PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SOLARS MOST TRUSTED t CERTIFICATIONS t 7zt±z.s[67.8±0.11 ' 4. IEC 61215:2016,IEC 61730:2016,UL 1703,UL 61730 � _.29[1.11 811[31.91 �� 455[17.91 __ -.. - IEC62804 PID + IEC 61701 Salt Mist -`\ , 1000[39.41 - -, IEC 62716 Ammonia Resistance UL 1703 Fire Type Class 2 e.o±li.z IEC 62782 Dynamic Mechanical Load 10.24±0.01] IEC61215-2:2016 Hailstone(35mm) 5 W AS4040.2 NCC 2016 Cyclic Wind Load �+ I5014001:2004,ISO9001:2015,OHSAS18001:2007,IEC62941 E o cEn `4Y 11±02 a r a 3i]0.43±0.01] - wwerak ♦WARRANTY i1 f zos±os 1 })) \ Standard REC ProTrust o [os±o.oz]' 1200[47.2] - Installed by an REC Certified 1 �� Solar Professional No Yes Yes t - 1 System Size All 425 kW 25-500 kW as[1.8] 22.510.91 621±3[24s to.t zl Ti, Product Warranty(yrs) 20 25 25 I - ---` -- -- A,30[1.2] Power Warranty(yrs) 25 25 25 Measurements in mm linl Labor Warranty(yrs) 0 25 10 tGENERAL DATA Power in Year 1 98% 98% 98% 120 half-cut cells with REC Staubli MC4 PV-KBT4/KST4,12AWG(4 mm2) Annual Degradation 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% Cell type: heterojunctioncelltechnology Connectors: in accordancewithlEC62852 Power inYear25 92% 92% 92% 6 strings of 20 cells in series IP68 only when connected See warranty documents for details.Conditions apply. Glass: 0.13in(3.2 mm)solar glass with Cable: 12AWG(4mmz)PVwire,39+47in(1+1.2m)in t MAXIMUM RATINGS anti-reflection surface treatment accordance withEN 50618 Highlyresistant Operational temperature: -40...+185°F(-40...+85°C) Backsheet: construction(black) Dimensions: 67.8x40x1.2in(1721x1016x30mm) polymeric Maximum system voltage: 1000V Frame: Anodized aluminum(black) Weight: 43 lbs(19.5 kg) Maximum test load(front): +7000Pa(146lbs/sgft)' 3-part,3bypassdiodes,IP67rated Maximum test load -4000Pa(83.51bs/sgft)' Junction box: in accordance withlEC62790 Ongm: Made in Singapore Max series fuse rating: 25 A o tELECTRICAL DATA Product Code':RECxxxAA Black Max reverse current: 25A o See installation manual for instructions. - PowerOutput-PMAx(Wp) 355 360 365 370 375 mounting s Design load-Test load/1.5(safety factor) � Watt Class Sorting-(W) -0/+5 -0/+5 -0/+5 -0/+5 -0/+5 Nominal Power Voltage-VMpp(V) 36.4 36.7 37.1 37.4 37.8 f TEMPERATURE RATINGS' 8 H Nominal Power Current-IMpp(A) 9.77 9.82 9.85 9.90 9.94 Nominal Module Operating Temperature: 44°C(t2°C) 7y.. a Open Circuit Voltage-Voc(V) 43.6 43.9 44.0 44.1 44.2 Temperature coefficient ofPMAx: -0.26%/°C 8 o Short Circuit Current-Isc(A) 10.47 10.49 10.52 10.55 10.58 Temperature coefficient of Va: -0.24%/°C 13 Power Density(W/sq ft) 18.9 19.1 19.4 19.7 19.9 Temperature coefficient of Isc: 0.04%/°C I. Panel Efficiency(%) 20.3 20.6 20.9 21.2 21.4 'The temperature coefficients stated are linear values Power Output P (W f LOW LIGHT BEHAVIOUR P .. P) 271 274 278 282 286 F Nominal Power Voltage 34.3 34.6 35.0 35.2 35.6 Typical low irradiance performance of module at STC: ES X Nominal Power Current-IMpp(A) 7.89 7.93 7.96 8.00 8.03 ae» z > Open Circuit Voltage Va(V) 41.1 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.6 0 Short Circuit Current-I„(A) 8.46 8.47 8.50 8.52 8.55 sk Ai "cc o Values at standard test conditions(STC:air mass AM 13.irradiance 10.75 W/sq ft�000 W/m'J temperature 77F(25'C)based on a production • 9 spread with a tolerance of P V &Ixt3%within one watt class.Nominal module operating temperature(NMOT:air mass AM1.5,irradiance - a 800W/m2,temperature 68 41 .),wirdspeed3.3ft/s0m/s).'Wherexxxindicatesthenominalpowerclass(PM )at SIC above. Irradiance(W/ma) T, o: Founded in 1996.REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy ®` I�^r company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean,affordable solar power.As Solar's Most Trusted,REC is committed to high quality, innovation,and a low carbon footprint in the solar materials and solar www.recgroup.com panels it manufactures. Headquartered in Norway with operational 0 , O headquarters in Singapore,REC also has regional hubs in North America, ®'. Europe,and Asia-Pacific. )'t Cut Sheet Ati, IRONRIDGE XR1 00 Rail See Description / Length Rail Section Properties Property Value Total Cross-Sectional Area 0.582 in2 .66 Section Modulus (X-axis) 0.297 in3 .46 Moment of Inertia (X-axis) 0.390 in' Moment of Inertia (Y-axis) 0.085 in4 Torsional Constant _ 0.214 in3 Polar Moment of Inertia 0.126 in4 1.99 APPROVED MATERIALS: 2.44 6005-T6, 6005A-T61, 6105-T5, 6N01-T6 2.34 (34,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH MINIMUM) .58 4 Clear Part Black Part Description/Length Material Weight Number Number XR-100-132A XR-100-132B XR100, Rail 132"(11 Feet) 7.50 lbs. XR-100-168A XR-100-168B XR100, Rail 168"(14 Feet) 6000-Series 9.55 lbs. XR-100-204A XR-100-204B XR100, Rail 204" (17 Feet) Aluminum 1 1.60 lbs. v1.1 Cut Sheet IRONRIDGE XR100 Bonded Splice XR-100 RAIL 12.0 440d00,1" 1100,00".."."°."/ XR-100-SPLC-BD KIT, XR100 BONDED SPLICE 1) Splice, XR100, Mill 12" long 2) Screw, Self Drilling 1.24 .63 �- 1.93 I .31 mai 0.42 .15 H- i .93 #12-14 TYPE "B"THREAD Property Value Property Value Material 6000 Series Aluminum Material 300 Series Stainless Steel Finish Mill Finish Clear vl.0 QUikFOOL PRODUCT GUIDE Exploded Product View/B.O.M. - 1 Installation Instructions - 2 170e, Cut Sheets - 3 Specifications - 4 Loua. ,,„11, .1 Is* umi pA4 �-- ;OaEcoFasten Solar Cl� QuikFoot— Product Guide Exploded Product View, Bill of Materials Materials Needed for Assembly Item No. Description of Material/Part Quantity O 1 QuikFoot Base Plate 1 0 ,, Ilimi . 1 ' 2 Fastener(Length to be determined) 2 3 QuikFoot Flashing 1 el ' _ 4 EPDM Washer 1 illi O5 L-102-3"Bracket*(other options available) 1 C/I) O 6 5/16"EPDM Bonded 18.8 SS Washer 1 7 3/8"Stainless Steel Hex Nut 1 Z 3 O `ACA Required Tools Olimil it ry. .tt i;t COI) 0 0 INIll'Ilftiftew,"11.%44410.4.4.0446, r A o � a � D�Q 11 illi 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 1.1 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8.151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8.181,398 B2 8,166,713 B2 8,146.299 B2 8,209.914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 i I l' I QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: QF-AL-Base i 2X 0 .33in [8.38mm] i I II tt Cr0 -,,T,c E • E — c•7 N Lo : cNi L6 cri cNi iMla CA O (.1 r Q 1 .50in V [38.10mm] ri 3/8"-16 Stud-\ E -40> ,E E .g E ooa NI- �' 0. QF-M : 1 .5" QF-L : 1 .75' i L • i 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 3.1 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166.713 B2 8,146,299 B2 8,209,914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 i QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: QFL-812 R.38in [9.53mm] .032in _ m [0.81mm] AWENy 00 V1 - w - Z CAn 12.00in [304IH1 .80mm] w =� O �_ - V CmT4 3.00in V FAQ [76.20mm J `=J - aD Stanp 6ocallon �v0 J .50in r- 8.00in ....J [ 12.70mm] [203.20mm] 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar'All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 3.2 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166,713 B2 8,146,299 B2 8,209.914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: Bracket Options-SCL-101-3 3/8" 1 1 „.., • A CI IL 46 SERRATIONS 0 CA , co 7-- + Z ____ -,..J 1..) ......, cc L l_[ R1/16" 011111.1104 1 7/8" 1/4" 3/4 1--- 1/16 --1 R.005 �/ R.010 C. 2X R.01 ©11I11�> „ 000 3/800 , 1/8„ Q �\/ 0 7/8" X 82° DETAIL ASCALE l 1 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar'All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 3.7 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8.151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166,713 B2 8,146.299 B2 8,209,914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 i QuikFoot- Product Guide Specifications PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY 1.3 SUBMITTAL A. WORK INCLUDES A. Submit manufacturer's written specifications. B. Base plate is 6000 series aluminum with one 1. QuikFoot base plate attachment bracket that B. Submit standard product cut sheets. PEM Type Press-In Stud 18.8 SS. attaches directly to the roof deck. C. Submit installation instructions. C. Fasteners to be compatible with chosen roof 2. Provide appropriate bracket and fasteners D. Submit product specific load test data,showing application and meet specified pull out values Mil for the roof system. ultimate and allowable load values specific to as shown in load test data. tit B. RELATED SECTIONS the roof deck specified for the project. D. Counter flashing is.032 gauge aluminum em- bossed Section 07600:Flashing and Sheet Metal bossed to accept shape of stainless steel base 2.Section 07500:Roofing 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE plate cip) 3.Division 1:Administrative and Procedural Installer to be experienced in the installation of Requirements specified roofing material for no less than 5 years in 2.3 FINISH Cr 4.Division7:Thermal and Moisture Protection the area of the project. 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Bracket is mill finish aluminum A. COMPONENTS: 1.5 DELIVERY/STORAGE/HANDLING B. Base flashing-Black-kynar painted 1. QuikFoot system consists of aluminum Inspect material upon delivery.Notify manufacturer bracket and base plate with(1)stainless steel within 24 hours of any missing or defective items. PART 3 -EXECUTION stud,(1)stainless steel nut,(1)EPDM washer Keep material dry,covered,and off the ground until Ilm and(1)bonded stainless steel and EPDM installed. 3.1 EXAMINATION ��//�� washer. A. Substrate:Inspect structure on which brackets VJ 2. Fasteners PART 2-PRODUCTS are to be installed and verify that it will with- A.To be of metal compatible with QuikFoot stand bracket. 2.1 MANUFACTURER any additional loading that may be incurred. B. Fasteners should be selected for compat- ibilityEcoFasten Solar 289 Harrel Street,Morrisville,VT 05661 B. NotifyGeneral Contractor of anydeficiencies O with the roof deck. C.Fastener strength should exceed or be 859 3947 before installing EcoFasten Solar brackets. equal to that of the allowable load of the (877)8 ofastensolar.com V system.See test data at C. Verify that roofing material has been installed 2.2 MATERIALS correctly prior to installing solar attachment www.ecofastensolar.com A. Attachment Bracket brackets. IIII4 3. Sealant(if required by roof manufacturer): 6000 Series Aluminum(choose one) to be roof manufacturer approved. 4. Aluminum counter-flashing 1.CP-SQ-Slotted 3.2 INSTALLATION A. Comply with architectural drawings and project 5. Aluminum attachment bracket 2. F 111 A engineer's recommendations for location of 3.P-3-CSK system.Comply with Manufacturer's written in- B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 4.SCL-101-3 stallation instructions for installation and layout. 1. Bracket spacing to be recommended by 5. L-102-3" project engineer. 6.L-102-6" 2. Install a minimum of two fasteners per 7.Z-101 base plate. 8.Comp Slide 3. It is important to design new structures or 8.Custom assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand retained loads. 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar'All content protected under copyright.All rights reserved.10/09/14 4.1 EcoFasten Solar products are protected by the following U.S.Patents:8,151,522 B2 8,153,700 B2 8,181,398 B2 8,166.713 B2 8,146,299 B2 8,209.914 B2 8,245,454 B2 8,272,174 B2 8,225,557 B2 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.143 553 through §S60 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 setup o Ladder setup 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