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38A-029 (6) BP-2021-2241 4 RUST AVE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 38A-029-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Permit: Solar Build PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2021-2241 PERMISSIONIS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Project# JS-202 1-00205 1 Contractor: License: PIONEER VALLEY Est. Cost: 17386 PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266 Const.Class: Exp.Date:03/14/2023 Use Group: Owner: KARATSOREOS ILIA Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: URB Applicant: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST - SUITE B (413)772-8788 375928710101 GREENFIELD, MA 01301 ISSUED ON:12/01/2021 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: TESLA 13.5KW POWERWALL 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. Signature: Tio 0, . 8 s Fees Paid: $117.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 Office of the Building Commissioner Department use only rod_ Mir City of Northampton '�—�=`. Skus of Permit: • Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit t" A , 212 Main Street NOV 2 A Sewer/Septic Availability ( Room 100 Water ell Availability 4 • Northampton, MA 0$O6 0F� • Twowets of Structural Plans '` �:, phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413=68� ' 1 !N ite Plans kit - Other Specify APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION This section to be completed by office 1.1 Property Address: Map 32.M- Lot O.:)_.q Unit 4 Rust Avenue, Northampton MA 01060 Zone Overlay District Elm St.District CB District SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Ilia Karatsoreos 4 Rust Ave, Northampton MA 01060 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: (509)288 9854 See Attachment A Telephone Signature 2.2 Authorized Agent: Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics 311 Wells St. Greenfield,MA 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 (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical (b)Estimated Total Cost of 17386 Construction from (6) 3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee 4. Mechanical (HVAC) lb 5. Fire Protection r 6. Total= (1 +2 + 3 +4 + 5) 17386 Check Number / . 0 This Section For Official Use Only e6 a - / Date Building Permit Number: � � Issued: J"7 J Signature: f //v //" -3O Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date buildingpermits @ pvsquared.coop EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; EITHER HOMEOWNER OR CONTRACTOR) 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 Side L: R: L: R: Rear L Building Height Bldg. Square Footage Open Space Footage (Lot area minus bldg&paved parking) #of Parking Spaces Fill: (volume&Location) A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO 0 DON'T KNOW O YES 0 IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES: enter Book 1-Page and/or Document # B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DONT KNOW O YES IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained 0 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 0 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 IT Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) Roofing I] Or Doors LI Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [El] Decks [Q Siding [El] Other[O] Brief Description of Proposed Installation of(1)Tesla 13.5 kWh Powerwall. Work: Alteration of existing bedroom Yes XX No Adding new bedroom Yes XX No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement _ Yes No Plans Attached Roll -Sheet 6a. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following: a. Use of building : One Family Two Family Other b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms c. Is there a garage attached? 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 Ilia Karatsoreos as Owner of the subject property PV Squared (Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics) hereby authorize to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. See Attachment A See Attachment A Signature of Owner Date 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 11/5/2021 Signature of Owner/Agent Date SECTION 8 -CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder: Daniel Gomez Gonzalez License Number 43 Hatfield St. Northampton, MA 01060 CS-111266 Address Expiration Date 03/14/2023 Signature Telephone 413-772-8788 9. Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑ Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative Company Name Registration Number 311 Wells Street, Suite B, Greenfield, MA, 01301 140077 Address Expiration Date 413-772-8788 Telephone 09/15/2023 SECTION 10-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 No ❑ DocuSign Envelope ID:AF015F89-E6E3-40C2-8527-E365743D3CF2 Attachment A 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. Ilia Karatsoreos 2/17/2021 111:51 AM PST Printed Name Date C /DocuSigned by: �Ua 54rat$drt,os system OCC31976EC8F421 owner(s) Signature Title Proposal and Agreement#00016158 Page 6 of 11 Via Karatsoreos-February 16,2021 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1,) Division 01 Professional Licensure Board of Building Regulations and Standards Construct i t „rvisar CS-ill 2f 6 � Icpires: 03/14/2023 DANIEL GOMEZ-GONZALEZ 43 HATFIELD STREET Ami NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 _- f' e' ► ' • Commissioner jIt 4 . blEmarAL. Wo#71,92aetei}eadee/. 0k)e)ar.,,,,k)€‘4- Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 1000 Washington Street - Suite 710 Boston, Massachusetts 02118 Home Improvement Contractor Registration Type: Supplement Card 40077 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOPERATIVE,INC. Re xpiratiom 9/15/2 Expiration! 09115I2023 D/BIA PV SQUARED SOLAR 311 WELLS ST SUITE B GREENFIELD,MA 01301 Update Address and Return Card. I A•r.'. 0 7111A4$i7 • 45ff.i4Co Atl1 W rkA n•flouuddk.n R htratbn valid for indw del use only HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR eg TYPE:Suorienwnt Card before the expiration date. If found return to: Rigistr�on Exaltation ffk tion Off of Consumer Affairs ••• slness Regulation 140077 09/15202y 1000 Washington Street idle 711 PIONEER VALLEY i HOTOVOI.TAICSCOOPERATIVE.IN:: Boston,MA 02118 DiB/A PV SQUARED SOLAR MAYA FULFORD ,'� ifilt/ty,/ L`311 WELLS Si SUITE 8f�,...rll4 r•�'r'�• \GREENFIELD.MA 01301 Undersecretary valid without signature The Commonwealth of Massachusetts _ I, Department of Industrial Accidents �!'•ts 1 Congress Street, Suite 100 Alt .: E ri' Boston, MA 02114-2017 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): I.�✓ I am a employer with 48 _ employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. ❑New construction 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. ❑Demolition 3.0 I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t 10❑ Building addition 4.11I 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 arc sole 11.0 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. 1 3.❑Roof repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.t P 6.❑We arc a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 14.0✓ Other Solar PV 152,§1(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] *Any applicant that checks box#1 must also till out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they arc 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:4 Rust Ave, City/State/Zip:Northampton MA 01060 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 �.t�r t e :aaii s 'nd penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Signatu• . tk 'j`/, Date: 11/5/2021 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#: ACCPREP DATE(MMIDD/YYYY) 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 PHO No,Extl: (413)586-0111 FAX,No): (413)586-6481 (A/C,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 TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP D/ LIMITS LTR INSR WVD POLICY NUMBER (MMIDD/YYYY) (MM/DYYYY) X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 RETED CLAIMS-MADEOCCUR PREMISESO(Ea occurrrence) $ 390,000 X 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 POLICY PRO- 2,000,000 JECT LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 (Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ B - OWNED SCHEDULED BAS57072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ AUTOS ONLY " AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ X AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) Underinsured motorist $ 300,000 UMBRELLA LIAB VV"'✓"'V RR"N " ' 5,000,000 X 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 v/N 1000,000 C ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE N N/A 375928710101 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ , OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 1,000,000 (Mandatory In NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ II yes,describe under 1000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ , 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/LOCATIONS/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 ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 00Uq R a^10-'I/�•I. • 7^T ` 5p' Ilia Karatsoreos 4 Rust Ave Northampton MA 01060 �, - `=" ,lar (1)Tesla 13.5kWH PowerWall in Basement a Ili' ir 1. / �; 4 9,,,,..- -) \iff • do • r' -•. Existing Solar Array On Roof 400eli Y . • r� i POWER WALL Tesla Powerwall is a fully-integrated AC battery system for residential or light commercial use..Its rechargeable lithium-ion T 5 L battery pack provides energy storage for solar self-consumption, time-based control,and backup. Powerwall's electrical interface provides a simple connection to any home or building. Its revolutionary compact design achieves market-leading energy density and is easy to install, enabling owners to quickly realize the benefits of reliable, clean power. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS AC Voltage(Nominal) 120/240 V Dimensions' 1150 mm x 753 mm x 147 mm (45.3 in x 29.6 in x 5.75 in) Feed-In Type Split Phase Weight' 114 kg(251.3 Ibs) Grid Frequency 60 Hz - Mounting options Floor or wall mount Total Energy' 14 kWh Dimensions and weight differ slightly if manufactured before March 2019. Usable Energy' 13.5 kWh Contact Tesla for additional information. 3 mm 147 mm 75 Real Power,max continuous 5 kW(charge and discharge) 75(29.6 m) (5.75 in) Real Power,peak(10s,off-grid/backup) 7 kW(charge and discharge) r Apparent Power,max continuous 5.8 kVA(charge and discharge) Apparent Power,peak(10s,off-grid/backup)7.2 kVA(charge and discharge) Er. SLM Load Start Capability 106 A LRA for each Powerwall Maximum Supply Fault Current 10 kA Maximum Output Fault Current 32 A 1150 mm (45.3 in) Overcurrent Protection Device 30 A Imbalance for Split-Phase Loads 100% Power Factor Output Range +/-1.0 adjustable Power Factor Range(full-rated power) +/-0.85 Internal Battery DC Voltage 50 V L Round Trip Efficiency'•= 90% ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Warranty 10 years Operating Temperature -20°C to 50°C(-4°F to 122°F) 'V it Jes provided for 25°C(77°F),3.3 kW charge/discharge power. AC to-batteryto AC,at beginning of life. Recommended Temperature 0°C to 30°C(32°F to 86°F) • Operating Humidity(RH) Up to 100%,condensing Storage Conditions -20°C to 30°C(-4°F to 86°F) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Up toss%RH,non-condensing State of Energy(SoE):25%initial Certifications UL 1642,UL 1741,UL 1973, Maximum Elevation 3000 m(9843 ft) • UL 9540,IEEE 1547,UN 38.3 Environment Indoor and outdoor rated Grid Connection Worldwide Compatibility -- Enclosure Type NEMA 3R Emissions FCC Part 15 Class 13,ICES 003 .....-.__.• - Ingress Rating IP67(Battery&Power Electronics) Environmental RoKS Directive 2011/65/EU IP56(Wiring Compartment) Seismic AC156,IEEE 693-2005(high) Wet Location Rating Yes Noise Level(Em 1m 40 dBA at 30°C(86°F) • TESLA.COM/ENERGY POWERWALL • Backup Gateway 2 The Backup Gateway 2 for Tesla.Powerwall provides energy management and monitoring.for solar self-consumption, time-based control,and backup. The Backup Gateway 2 controls connection to the grid;automatically detecting outages and providing a seamless transition to backup power. When equipped with a main circuit breaker,the Backup Gateway 2 can be .. installed at the service entrance.When the optional internal panelboard is installed,the Backup Gateway 2 can also function as a load center. The Backup Gateway 2 communicates directly with Powerwall,allowing you to monitor energy use and manage backup energy reserves from any mobile device with the Tesla app. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS AC Voltage(Nominal) 120/240V Dimensions 660 ruin x 411 rnm x 7.19 irun Feed-In Type Split Phase (26 in x 16 in x 6 in) Weight 20.4 kg(45 lb) Grid Frequency 60 Hz Mounting options Wall mount,Semi-flush mour i Current Rating 200 A Maximum Input Short Circuit Current 10 kA Overcurrent Protection Device 100-200A:Service Entrance Rated' — • Overvoltage Category Category IV (I AC Meter Revenue accurate(i/-0.2%) Primary Connectivity Ethernet,Wi-Fi T s S L Secondary Connectivity Cellular(3G,LTE/4G)' User Interface fesla App Operating Modes Support for solar self-consurrrption, 660 time-based control,backup,and - off-grid ° Backup Transition Automatic disconnect for seamless backup Modularity Supports up to 10 AC-coupled Powerwalls Optional Internal Panelboard 200A 6-space/.1.2-circuit Eaton BR Circuit Breakers Warranty 10 years When protected by ads,J fuses.Backup Gatev.ay 2 is suitable fo,use it 1" I . 411 F 149 circuits capaole of delivering not more-than 22kA symmetrical amperes.The customer is expected to provide Internet connectivity for Backup Gateway 2;cellular should not be.used as the primary Triode of connectivity.Cellular connectivity Subject to cetworl<oocr=star°er' e coverage and-signal strength. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Certifications Ut 67,Ut 869A,UI 916,lit 1741 PCS Operating Temperature -20°C to 50°C(-4°F to 122°F) CSA 22.2 0.19,CSA 22.2 205 Operating Humidity(RH) Up to 100%,condensing Emissions FCC Part 15,ICES 003 Maximum Elevation •3000 m(9843 ft) Environment Indoor and outdoor rated Enclosure Type NEMA 3R 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 §§3 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 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 04. GU4 Q4 O PV Squared Solar I www.pvsquared.coop Phone:413-772-8788 I Fax:413-772-8668 311 Wells St..Ste.B I Greenfield.MA 01301 +r 6� MA Elec.Lic.A13764 I 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, Maya Fulford Installation Manager