Stamped_221R-040GILL_PE1 - Rev BAstra v.1.50
August 12, 2021 PIL
CAT 1
Subject : Structural Certification for Proposed Residential Solar Installation.
Job Number: 221R-040GILL; Rev B
Client: sarah gilleman
Address: 40 Spring St, Northampton, MA, 01062
Attn: To Whom It May Concern Digitally Signed on: 8/12/2021
A field observation of the existing structure at the address indicated above was performed by a site survey team from Sunrun. Structural
evaluation of the loading was based on the site observations and the design criteria listed below.
Design Criteria:
• MA 9th Ed. CMR 780 (2015 IRC/IBC/IEBC), 7-10 ASCE & 2015 NDS
• Basic Wind Speed V = 117 mph, Exposure B
• Ground Snow Load = 40 psf, Min Flat Roof Snow Load = 35 psf
Based on this evaluation, I certify that the alteration to the existing structure by the installation of the PV system meets the requirements of the
applicable existing and/or new building code provisions referenced above.
Additionally, I certify that the PV module assembly including all attachments supporting it have been reviewed to be in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
Results Summary (Hardware Check Includes Uplift Check on Attachments/Fastener, Structure Check Considers Main Structure)
AR-01
Orientation Attachment Spacing/Cantilever Configuration Governing
DCR Result
Landscape 72 / 28 Staggered 61%Pass
Portrait 48 / 23 Staggered 67%Pass
Roofing Material Pitch Structure Check
Comp Shingle 32°Pass
AR-02
Orientation Attachment Spacing/Cantilever Configuration Governing
DCR Result
Landscape 72 / 28 Staggered 61%Pass
Portrait 48 / 23 Staggered 67%Pass
Roofing Material Pitch Structure Check
Comp Shingle 32°Pass
AR-03
Orientation Attachment Spacing/Cantilever Configuration Governing
DCR Result
Landscape 72 / 28 Staggered 71%Pass
Portrait 48 / 20 Staggered 78%Pass
Roofing Material Pitch Structure Check
Comp Shingle 26°Pass
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