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36-385 (3) 206 EMERSON WAY BP-2021-1404 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block: 36-385 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-2021-1404 Project# JS-2021-002337 Est.Cost: $45950.00 Fee: $75.00 . PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS 111266 Lot Size(sq.ft.): 11630.52 Owner: BATES BEV Zoning: Applicant: PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS AT: 206 EMERSON WAY Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 311 WELLS ST - SUITE B (413) 772-8788 Workers Compensation GREENFIELDMA01301 ISSUED ON:5/26/2021 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:INSTALL 40 PANEL 14.60KW PV SYSTEM 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: (tough: 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 5/26/2021 0:00:00 $75.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner \ 'CiN., Department use only ohs ter , City of Northampton / , tatus of Permit: �..�%'' �' Building Department �,� Cut/Driveway Permit / A, ' 212 Main Street: yc. pr/Septic Availability l� p >� 'l. '� 1 ROOM 10u % oc `s WateT/1(Vell Availability �w'' . . Northampton, MA 411°366-50.N;# c�J Two ets of Structural Plans 4%r- phone 413-587-1240 Fax PI Site Plans . S,o ',:;'9,, c, ther Specify APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATEzOIDEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION This section to be completed by office 1.1 Property Address: Map 3[Q Lot .� Unit 206 Emerson Way Florence, MA 01062 Zone Overlay District Elm St. District CB District SECTION 2- PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: Bev Bates & Christine Connors 206 Emerson Way Florence, MA 01062 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: 617-388-5391 See Attachment A Telephone Signature 2.2 Authorized Agent: Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics 311 Wells St. Greenfield, MA 01301 Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: //X`^J 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 14831.50 (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical 31,1 19 (b)Estimated Total Cost of Construction from(6) 3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee 41:47c 4. Mechanical (HVAC) 5. Fire Protection 6. Total =(1 +2 + 3+4+ 5) 45,950 Check Number / ? 6- This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Numb . V" - a/ -/'/Q' Date Issued: GSignature: 1/;G'::-'---:7 -- 5- 25 -- Z02. Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date buildingpermits @ pvsquared.coop EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; EITHER HOMEOWNER OR CONTRACTOR) 5aU4 4 QF 4 PV Squared Solar I www.pvsquared.coop Phone:413-772-8788 I Fax:413-772-8668 311 Welts St.,Ste.B I Greenfield.MA 01301 s• • 'pT £ Soo' 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 Section 4. ZONING AR 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 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 DONT KNOW O YES 0 IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO 0 DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES: enter Book 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 part of a common plan that will disturb over 1 acre? YES O NO ® IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required. SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable) New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing I I Or Doors E Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs ID] Decks [E] Siding [Cl] Other[IA Brief Description of Proposed Installation of a 14.60 kW DC PV system with(90)panels Work: Alteration of existing bedroom Yes "" No Adding new bedroom Yes " 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 Beverly J., bates , 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 5/19/2021 Signature of Owner/Agent Date SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable 0 Name of License Holder: Daniel Gomez Gonzalez License Number 43 Hatfield St. Northampton, MA 01060 CS-111266 Address Expiration Date 03/14/2023 Signature coda ( 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 09/15/2021 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 a No ❑ DocuSign Envelope ID:C35A3FB9-46F3-40EB-8625-7991284B7965 Attachement 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. Beverly J. bates 2/12/2021 I 12:49 PM PST Printed Name Date , D�ocuSiigJtne�fd by: -� {- S \--3467B2E1609 4C9 Signature Title Proposal and Agreement#00016256 Page 7 of 13 Bev Bates&Christine Harlow-February 12,2021 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Board of Building Regulations and Standards Constructibf' pervisor C S-111266 Fxpires: 0311412023 DANIEL GOMEZ-GONZALEZ 43 HATFIELD STREET hum NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 , • • Corn missioner ctee, K. 'lamb, , ((Yi////(Y///i(y/r/� /27. ./(./)--}'./y libel/i 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 SCA I 0 201A-05:17 Update Address and Return Card. Office of Consumer Affairs t1 Business Regulation HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Registration valid for individual use only TYPE:Supplement Card before the expiration date. If found return to: Registration Enliration Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 140077 09(15(2021 1000 Washington Street i 710 PIONEER VALLEY PHOTOVOLTAICS COOP Boston,MA 02118 ( MAYA FULFORD �� e 311 WELLS ST SUITE B �w 'C .':d -• �� /f1 GREENFIELD,MA 01301 'of Vail ithout signs e Undersecretary ACC® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMI°DIYYYY) 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): (AIC,No): 8 North King Street E-MAIL kparker@webberandgrinnell.com ADDRESS: INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC Il 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 SUER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MMIDDIYYYY) (MMIDDIYYYY) LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 DAMAGEI O RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES(Ea occurrence) $ 300,000 MED EXP(Any one person) y 15,000 — A — BKS57072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 PERSONAL dADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2.000,000 POLICY ❑!pi n LOC 2,000,000 PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $OTHER S 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 AUTOS HIRED ONLY /� AUTOS X NON-OWNEONLY D PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ Underinsured motorist $ 300,000 X UMBRELLA LIAB EAHOC-CUU R„RE vE — 5,000,000OCCUR A EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE US057072282 01/01/2021 01/01/2022 AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000 DED RETENTION$ 10,000 $ WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN STATUTE ER C ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE 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 1,000,000 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 I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached it 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 _ \ The Commonwealth of Massachusetts rZt `_* 1. Department of Industrial Accidents t V MIEJ 1 Congress Street,Suite 100 _A Boston, MA 02114-2017 ram. 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): 1.15I I am a employer with 48 employees(full and/or part-time)." 7. ❑ New construction 2.12 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. El Demolition 10❑Building addition 4.01 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 1 have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet. 13. p ❑Roof repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.: 6.0 We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 14.11 Other Solar PV 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: 206 Emerson Way City/State/Zip:Florence MA 01062 Attach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152, §25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to$250.00 a day against the violator.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby ce :r t e,,,s and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Signatu• . r =�, - Date: 4/15/2021 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#: PROJECT INFORMATION: N 5 n V q R • Owner: Beverly"Bev" Bates 4^�O Christine Connors "^N" • Address: 206 Emerson Way �s�/// of Florence, MA 01062 •4," . •o`t • Phone: 617-388-5391 PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street,Suite B Greenfield,MA 01301 design @pvsq ua red.co o p • Email: bevbates3@gmail.com 413-772-8788 cmtconnors@gmail.com JOB: Bates&Connor • System Size: 14.6 DC-STC ---- '111hHillP4, SITE: 206 Emerson Way • Modules: REC REC365AA BLACK ROOF 6 4Florence,MA 01062 • Rail: Ironridge XR100 ROOF 5 11111 REVISIONS: • Bases: EcoFasten Quickfoot • Snow Load: 40 lbs • Wind Speed: 118 mph ROOF STRUCTURE: 0* • Roof 1: 12/12 trusses @ 24"OC , • Roof 2: 4/12 rafters @ 16"OC . • Roof ,00 3: 10/12 rafters @ 16"OC , • Roof 4: 10/12 trusses @ 24"OC , • Roof 5: 10/12 rafters @ 16"OC • Roof 6: 10/12 trusses @ 24"OC ROOF MATERIAL: • Asphalt shingles PROJECT NOTES:g TITLE: Site Plan 1. Framin location to be verified on site. fl -' 2. Slide rail assembly as needed to avoid FDN#: interfering with splices or bases. By: JG 3. Unless otherwise noted bases are staggered and spaced not more than 48"O.C. DATE: S/S/2021 4. Additional or alternative bases may be used SCALE: No Scale to meet actual roof conditions. SIZE: 8-1rz•x 11" ROOF2 ROOF3 ROOF 1 ROOF 4 — DV_O 1 (has snow retention) f (Site Plan No Scale (Sheet 1 of 7) gaV4 R k Roof-156" * Roof-92" —4` Q ^�O - Array 1203/a --* ���4.1. f At- } 1RT - SO ® •® ® ® — TRUSSES @ 24"OC PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street,Suite B 4 ( 11-1223/„ r - I - Greenfield,MA01301 design@pvsquared.coop 413-772-8788 ® O } JOB: Bates&Connor o O' SITE: 206 Emerson Way rl 0 c Florence,MA 01062 v O r• Tp i - CO REVISIONS: CC Q ® O , - ® 5 ® ,.. 1 m w 0 0 ce • ® 4 el0 6 • co Q. (14')-84" ---.1,-- 111')-119r' 4' 1 • ® ■ ® 5 4) • _4, - Nif' Array 201Y2" - - 1 4' Roof-248" k Snowguards at edge of array and between rows.See Sheet PV-06 for details OArray Layout-Roof 4 A 3/16"=1'-0" TITLE: Array Layout 40" 8 4 1 Roof 4 RAIL SPECIFICATIONS ,� - 20/2 __ Make& Model: Ironridge XR100 13 '� FDN#: 4 /6" BY: JG Clamp Torque: 80 in-lbs 911 } L-Foot Torque: 250 in-lbs DATE: 5/5/2021 Max Span: 6'-3"(75") - SCALE: As Shown Max Cantilever: 2'-6"(30") SIZE: 8-1/2"x 11" MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: _ 13/6" Make&Model: REC REC365AA BLACK 30mm) D\ /_0 Clamp Range: 8-1/4"to 20-1/2"on long side -4r— 673/a" . ( f N 4"to 9-3/4"on short side REC365AA BLACK Dimensions Module Size: 67-3/4"x 40"x 1-3/16"(30mm) O 3/16"=1'-0" (Sheet 2 of 7) 4. 16 1 Roof—146" * .r-y� sow,. RAFTERS -4-- Array 803/" —* (��)`A, /^� A @ 16"OC r'( ` �.II.■ :::::49. f .All TRUSSES @ 24"OC El23/8, PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street,Suite B Greenfield,MA 01301 ■■II■■1 N Allill A.M. m design@pvsquared.coop co 413-772-8788 AllI■. 10 .■ ry a JOB: Bates&Connor _i' n w AMIN — I-II CY o SITE: 206 Emerson Way AiMIIIIiI �— \ it Florence,MA 01062 q OM I! p REVISIONS: co A1111111=11.1 1 2 rt, Mu is im.�.. - . nom __eino____o -..- -4,--- Array 1353/4" 4. Roof—2003/4" 4' ()Array Layout- Roof 1 ()Array Layout-Roof 3 3/16"=1'-0" 3/16"=1'-0" TITLE: Array Layout 40" L 83/8 Roof 1 &3 RAIL SPECIFICATIONS 20Yz" FON#: Make&Model: Ironridge XR100 413�6„ BY: JG Clamp Torque: 80 in-lbs 9„ L-Foot Torque: 250 in-lbs DATE: 5/5/2021 Max Span: 6'-3"(75") — SCALE: As Shown Max Cantilever: 2'-6"(30") — — — — SIZE: 8-1/2"x 11" MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: Make&Model: REC REC365AA BLACK — — 134611 Clamp Range: 8-1/4"to 20-1/2"on long side 4. 673/" —4. (30mm) �\ /_O 4"to 9-3/4"on short side OREC365AA BLACK Dimensions Module Size: 67-3/4"x 40"x 1-3/16"(30mm) B 3/16"=1'-0" (Sheet 3 of 7) -0 ,nun 4 Roof-452Y6" k n ,r Array 272Y8" 4' �� t 4' Array 1203/4" ,' 71" 4' Array 1203/4" 4 14r . so,. T 4 , PV Squared Solar 311 Wells Street,Suite B Greenfield,MA 01301 design@pvsquared.coop (I 1'1-122/�' ^�—� -4--- ( 1'I"1 223/ ' 413-772-8788 o JOB: Bates&Connor >., m m a 0 0 o m m ____ ro Q • SITE: 206 Emerson Way Florence,MA 01062 ---- (11')-132" (14')-' 42Y8" P- REVISIONS: ® ® 1 9 ® A — RAFTERS @ 16"OC I °Array Layout-Roof 5 A 3/16"=1'-0" TITLE: Array Layout *— 40" 83/8 Roof 5 RAIL SPECIFICATIONS L�- 20Y2' FDN#: ---- Make& Model: Ironridge XR100 413/fi, Clamp Torque: 80 in-lbs 9„ �`} BY: JG L-Foot Torque: 250 in-lbs DATE: 5/5/2021 Max Span: 6'-3"(75") lc- SCALE: As s Shown Max Cantilever: 2'-6"(30") — — — _ Sze 8- x 11" MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: — — — 13/6., Make&Model: REC REC365AA BLACK (30mm) P -O/� Clamp Range: 8-1/4"to 20-1/2"on long side 4 673/" 4 ® '" N `�t 4"to 9-3/4"on short side REC365AA BLACK Dimensions Module Size: 67-3/4"x 40"x 1-3/16"(30mm) O 3/16"=1'-0" (Sheet 4 of 7) ti 4' Roof-218Y" - 4' �y,4�, sou44 ,1� Array 108" —* (� 4�.0 YXXX���� XJ� i'I'is:gill M.w i, i 4---- Roof-106" —* ® I e ® 1. e 'sr ` 'may -4-- Array 803/8" —J'- - PV Squared Solar 'I 311 Wells Street,Suite B -e Greenfield,MA 01301 t- 9 N -® — design@pvsquared.coop 413-772-8788 • e ® ; ,, _ JOB: Bates& Connor T co SITE: 206 Emerson Way ® ® Q fn 7 ® ® ` N Florence,MA 01062 _O i 0 �ry Q f+l REVISIONS: O CC e e, ON ® O O T • — RAFTERS @ 16"OC TRUSSES @ 24"OC ,Array Layout-Roof 2 ,Array Layout-Roof 6 3/16"=i'-0" 3/16"=1'-0" TITLE: Array Layout 40" 83/8 Roof 2 &6 RAIL SPECIFICATIONS - 202' } FDN#: Make& Model: Ironridge XR100 41 1fi, ,' BY: JG Clamp Torque: 80 in-Ibs 9„ } L-Foot Torque: 250 in-lbs DATE: 5/5/2021 Max Span: 6'-3"(75") SCALE As Shown Max Cantilever: 2'-6"(30") SIZE 8-,/2 x 11" MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: I I 13/6, Make& Model: REC REC365AA BLACK V p` -O 5 Clamp Range: 8-1/4"to 20-1/2"on long side ,�- 673/4" —,� (30mm) 4"to 9-3/4"on short side OREC365AA BLACK Dimensions Module Size: 67-3/4"x 40"x 1-3/16"(30mm) 3/16"=1'-0" (Sheet 5 of 7) 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.com April 8, 2021 Ms. Madeleine Geschwind Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Inc. 311 Wells Street, Suite B Greenfield, MA 01301 Re: Bates Residence, Northampton, MA NECE Project No. 20-01 T-28 Dear Ms. Geschwind, At your request New England Construction Engineering, PLC (NECE) has reviewed the information that Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative, Inc. (PV Squared) provided on the Bates residence, at 206 Emmerson Way, in Florence (village of Northampton), MA. The purpose of this review was to provide an opinion regarding 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 several roof surfaces. The house is a recently constructed, two-story, wood framed residence. You have provided architectural design plans by the Pecoy Company. These plans are dated November of 2019. You have also provided wood roof truss design output from Universal Forest Products, dated September of 2021.The house has a gable roof with intersection valleys. The roof is framed with both manufactured wood roof trusses and 2x10 rafters. The roof has a 10/12, and 12/12 pitch. The 2x10 rafters are spaced 16" O.C. These rafters span approximately 15'-6" on the horizontal. Second-floor ceiling joists resist the outward end reaction of the rafters on the walls. The trusses were designed for 35psf top chord live/snow Load, and 15psf top chord dead load. The 35psf top chord live load is the minimum flat roof snow load (Pf) for Northampton. The trusses were also designed for a 10psf bottom chord dead load. NECE's review and analysis included controlling gravity load combinations (snow and dead load). Conclusion: Based on the information that you provided and my review and analysis, I conclude that constructed as designed, the house roof will support your proposed PV array. In providing this opinion I have assumed that the trusses were installed properly, including all of the required truss lateral bracing was installed as shown on the truss design output. I further base this SSM Components .QU44 - SSM Bar Q^.0 SSM Splice * SSM Bracket 1� * SSM-END Bracket ��• * SSM-END Upper Bracket e'qr • So`' - SSM-END Strap BLK SSM-R2 Components PV Squared Solar _ 311 Wells Street,Suite B — SSM-R2 Bar Greenfield,MA 01301 — SSM-R2 Splice design@pvsquared.coop * SSM-R2 Bracket 413-772-8788 * SSM-R2 End Bracket 1223/4" JOB: Bates&Connor SITE: 206 Emerson Way Florence,MA 01062 REVISIONS: • ® e O A ® T 2o3Y2" L TITLE: Snowguard i Layout(Roof 4) FDN#: BY: JG DATE: 5/5/2021 SCALE: No Scale SIZE: 8-1/2"x 11" PV-06 (Sheet 6 of 7) New England Construction Engineering, PLC PV Squared— Bates Residence Jonathan Rugg, P.E. Northampton, MA Page 2 of 2 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 40psf. The minimum flat roof snow load (Pf) is also 35psf. The information that you provided indicates that the proposed panels weigh approximately 2.3psf. In summary, in my opinion, constructed as designed, the roof will support your proposed PV array. Thank you for the opportunity to assist with this project. If I can be of further assistance, please contact Jonathan Rugg at NECE. o-*� �H o F MgSs�yG Sincerely, JONATHAN A RUGG --4 %athanRugg, , t FSSA9NAL ', • New England Construction Engineering, PLC. a„yy„ 4 /2021 ' Attachments: -Building & Proposed Array Information t I/ ‘‘ , • s ! :' r \'t • • ,.- , . V IST TRUSTED REc ., . \s1 4„. . .,.A., .„, .... ,. ..... 1, 1 11- .,., i 1 . •1,7 ills: .?..; ' i 4 ,011" ) • . I 4.- ( t , 44- 11: k;.#4 REE ALPHOC BLACK 5ERIE5 , ,. . ,... /711:0RODuci inter (w/ EXPERIENCE S 375 ir_ 25 YEAR)1 .3. 03 -0 award , WP ,,..4%,., '' 2020 330' fi POWER WINNER 1 ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE 11' 'CERTIFICATIONS IEC 61215:2016,IEC 61730:2016,UL 1703,UL 61730 1721±2.5(67.75.- +- - _ - - y_ IEC62804 PIO i�28[1.11 802L31.5]___ 455117.91 �� - --__ IEC 61701 Salt Mist ❑ + IEC 62716 Ammonia Resistance • r-s 1000139] UL1703 Fire TypeClass2 IEC 62782 Dynamic Mechanical Load IEC 61215-2:2016 Hailstone(35mm) 73 AS4040.2 NCC 2016 Cyclic Wind Load gI 8 N 15014001:2004,ISO 9001:2015,OHSAS 113001:2007,IEC 62941 ■ O. CE0 s ry 11±0.2 'WARRANTY 1 I0A3±0.81 Standard RECProTrust iInstalled by an REC Certified P 20.5±0.5 liji:1Solar Professional No Yes Yes [0.78±0.oel _----- ^ ��` 1200{47J System Size All c25kW 25-500kW • 1 I._ t-\ T _-_' Product Warranty(yrs) 20 25 25 s..i._. Power Warranty(yrs) - 25 25 25 -► -.-4511.51 22.5(OM -_--621±3 I24510.121 ► - ...-__. 11 Labor Warranty(yrs) 0 25 10 II __ Measurements in mm(in] Power in Year 1 98% 98% 98% 'GENERAL DATA Annual Degradation 0.25% 0.25% 025% 120 half-cut cells with REC Power in Year 25 92% 92% 92% StliubliMC4PV Kaccord accordance See warranty documents for details.Conditions apply. Cell type: heterojunction cell technology Connectors: in accordance withIEC 62852 6 strings of 20 cells in series IP68 only when connected 'MAXIMUM RATINGS Glass: 0.13in(3.2 mm)solar glass with Cable: 12AWG(4mm2)PVwire,39+471n(1+1.2m)in Operational temperature: 40...+85'C anti-reflection surface treatment accordance with EN50618 Highly resistant 67.Bx40x1.2in(1721x1016x30mm) Maximum system voltage: • 1000V Backsheet: Dimensions: Design (+):snow 4666Pa 97.51bs s ft polymeric construction(black) 18.8 sq ft(1.75 m2) g /q )• Maximum test load(+): • 7000 Pa(146 lbs/sq ft)+ Frame: •Anodized aluminum(black) Weight: 43 lbs(19.5 kg) Design load(-):wind 2666Pa(55.6lbs/sgft)' 3-part,3 bypass diodes,IP67 rated Maximum test load(-): 4000 Pa(83.5 lbs/sq ft)* jii Junction box: in accordance with IEC 62790 Origin: Made in Singaporer. Max series fuse rating: 25A S ' ELECTRICAL DATA Product Code':RECxxxAA Black Max reverse current: 25A t. Power Output-PM, (Wp) • 355 360 365 370 375 •Calculated using a safety factor of 1.5 3 Watt Class Sorting-(W) -0/•5 -0/+5 - -0/+5 -0/+5 0/+5 See installation manual for mountinginstructlons Nominal Power Voltage-V (V) 36,4 . .36.7 37.1 37.4 _ 37.8 f TEMPERATURE RATINGS' 2 H Nominal Power Current-Imp,(A) 9 77 .9.82 9.85 9.9 9.94 Nominal Module Operating Temperature: 44'C(*2°C) 3 Open Circuit Voltage-Voc(V) 43.6 43.9 44.0 44.1 44.2 Temperature coefficient ofP,, 5: -0.26%/°C o Short Circuit Current-IX(A) 10,47 1049 10.52 10.55 10.58 Temperature coefficient of Voc: -0.24%/°C 19 Power Density(W/sq ft) 18 88 19 15 19.41 19.68 19.94 Temperature coefficient of Isc: 0.04%/'C Panel Efficiency(%) 20 3 20.6 20.9 21.2 • 21.4 'The temperature coefficients stated are linear values Power Output-Pu,„x(Wp) 271 274 278 282 286 'LOW LIGHT BEHAVIOUR Typical low irradiance performance of module at STC: �' Nominal Power Voltage-VMM(V) 34 3 34 6 35.0 35 2 35.6 0 ry Z Nominal Power Current-1Mve(A) 7.89 7.93 • 7.96 8.00 • 8.03 >R > Open Circuit Voltage-Voc(V) 411 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.6 Short Circuit Current-l (A) 8.46 8.47 8.50 8.52 8.55 Li ' LT Values at standard test conditions(STC:air mass AM15,irradiance 10.75 W/sg ft(1003W/m21 temperature 77T(25Y),based on a production g - 09 spread with a toleranceofP V &l ±3%within one watt class.Nominal module operating temperature(NMOT:air massAM1.5,irradiance „o 800W/m',temperature68920�C),windspeed 33ft/s(1 m/s).'Where xxx indicates the nominal power class(P,U,)at STC above. Irradiance(W/ma) ix � R CMr + . •\X'' REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering 1, S !S f ` ,r � ; consumers with clean,affordable solar power in order to facilitate global energy transitions. 77 t•t- { Y'' p 4` C.3 r - r i', Committed to quality and innovation,REC offers photovoltaic modules with leading high quality, ` It i .t ) i I' cif+ , backed by an exceptional lowwarranty claims rate of less thanlOOppm.Founded in Norway in 1996, www.recgro ,Y , r r �' REC employs 2,000 people and has an annual solar panel capacity of 1.8 GW.With over 10 GW ❑a , °ci y p i rsF installed worldwide,REC is empowering more than 16 million people with clean solar energy.REC ti ! ! ' Group is a Bluestar Elkem company with headquarters in Norway,operational headquarters in ri ` Singapore,and regional bases in North America,Europe,and Asia-Pacific. - "'" 0.ly r a 4'. . ,', 1, ' •t, i Cut Sheet /, IRONRIDGE XR100 Rail jjescjojnfIh 41%141: 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 in4 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, 6N01-16 2.34 (34,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH MINIMUM) j J .58 / 1.25 — 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 11.60 lbs. v1.1 . ' ',.ext.:.. IRONRIDGE XR100 Bonded Splice I , XR-100 RAIL �/` 12.0 O XR-100-S P LC-BD It KIT, XR100 BONDED SPLICE 0 1) Splice, XR100, Mill 12" long 2) Screw, Self Drilling .011 1.24 f \ —el .63 1.93 31 pm [1 (al ii0iiiia: 0.42 .15—� Hs-- --� .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 U Z QuikFooL PRODUCT GUIDE O Exploded Product View/B.O.M. - 1 Installation Instructions 2 11. 1 .�� Cut Sheets - 3 Specifications -4 ‘14014 .!ts, a., ra. a. W 0 opik LU Ai A Q 11— o1a EcoFasten So1ar QuikFoot— Product Guide Exploded Product View, Bill of Materials Materials Needed for Assembly 7 1 Item1 Q No. Description uikFootBase of Plate Material/Part Quantity 3 1 6 L 2 Fastener(Length to be determined) 2 MI 1tit © k 3 QuikFoot Flashing 1 4 EPDM Washer 1 CIN) 5 L-102-3"Bracket*(other options available) 1 CA O 6 5/16"EPDM Bonded 18.8 SS Washer 1 7 3/8"Stainless Steel Hex Nut 1 0 3 O Cin Required Tools fry .Ctit I4ll".1 4 0Ili 1' 0 v v O 1 r :A1 d D oa filbk----...._Thi.„ riliimmiiiimim 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 QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: QF-AL-Base 2X 0 .33in [8.38mm] will-- tit Ilmi V1 o oo , , Lo co N Lo 0 c\i ,i 0-5 cNi u u C� _/ O CI w r O 1 .50in Cu) , L..-- [38.10mm] r.r] 3/8"-16 Stud Q -4 D •- oSN: _ oa QF-M : 1 .5' QF-L : 1 .75" t A A 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 82 8,166,713 B2 8,146,299 B2 8,209,914 82 8,245,454 B2 8,272.174 B2 8,225,557 B2 QuikFoot— Product Guide Cut Sheets: QFL-812 R.38in [9.53mm] .032in _ [0.81 mm] 1104 C) V1 w 0 414 (A 12.00in [304.80m m] ilm:O =� V 1111 , 40I y v PAQ 3.00in[76.20mm! `=,, d D �OQ Sorry kocall3n 50in 8.00in [ 12.70mm] -' 11 �� [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 iii A tit Limmi 46 SERRATIONS O VD 760g - No i 4) 1-0 4 riiir 1 7/8" R 1/16" 1/4„ r_ (X) F 3/4" 1/16" ;a R.005 R.010 ,.4 2X R.OI �� e 60.00 Q D + 006 i>v`� ° 3/8'-.002 \ / 1/8„ N/ 0 7/8" X 82° DETAIL E AS l 877-859-3947 EcoFasten Solar°All content protected under copyright.At 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, ri I i i i _ I l 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 s 2. Provide appropriate bracket and fasteners D. Submit product specific load test data,showing application and meet specified pull out values Oil for the roof system. ultimate and allowable load values specific to as shown in load test data. tillit 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 vfl 2.Section 07500:Roofing 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE plate O 3.Division 1:Administrative and Procedural Requirements Installer to be experienced in the installation of specified roofing material for no less than 5 years in 2.3 FINISH CA 4.Division7:Thermal and Moisture Protection the area of the project. 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Bracket is mill finish aluminum 1.5 DELIVERY/STORAGE/HANDLING B. Base flashing- Black-kynar painted A. COMPONENTS: Inspect material upon delivery. Notify manufacturer 440414144k 0 1. QuikFoot system consists of aluminum within 24 hours of any missing or defective items. PART 3 EXECUTION bracket and base plate with(1)stainless steel Keep material dry,covered,and off the ground until stud,(1)stainless steel nut,(1) EPDM washer installed. immi and(1)bonded stainless steel and EPDM 3.1 EXAMINATION washer. A. Substrate: Inspect structure on which brackets 2. Fasteners PART 2 - PRODUCTS are to be installed and verify that it will with- r Stit. 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- ibility with the roof deck. any EcoFasten Solar® 289 Harrel Street,Morrisville,VT 05661 B. NotifyGeneral Contractor of deficiencies O C.Fastener strength should exceed or be (877)859-3947 before installing EcoFasten Solar brackets. equal to that of the allowable load of the (877)8 www.ecofastensolar.com CI) C.C. Verify that roofing material has been installed system.See test data at 2.2 MATERIALS correctly prior to installing solar attachment www.ecofastensolar.com A. Attachment Bracket brackets. 1114 3. Sealant(if required by roof manufacturer): 6000 Series Aluminum(choose one) to be roof manufacturer approved. 3.2 INSTALLATION Q 4. Aluminum counter flashing 1.CP SQ Slotted A. Comply with architectural drawings and project Q 5. Aluminum attachment bracket 2.F 111 A engineer's recommendations for location of Q D 3.P-3-CSK system.Comply with Manufacturer's written in- A 4 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 3/8" - - ea A 46 SERRATIONS L 111 R1/16" 1 7/8 1 /4„ o0 3/4" 1 /16„ ---1 R.005 R.010 2X R.01 (11) 60.00° 3/8"+.00602 1 /8" .0 0 7/8" X 82° DETAIL A X = +/ 1 SCALE 3:1 .XX = +/- .01 XXX= +/- .005 289 Harrel Street pAQMorrisville, VT 05661 SCL-101 -3 IEcoF'asten Solar® Toll Free Phone 1.877.859.3947 vQ ♦ Toll Free Fax 1.888.766.9994 MATERIAL: 6000 SERIES ALUMINUM web www.ecofastensolar.com e-mail info@ecofastensolar.com SCALE: 1:1 1/6/2012 SHEET 1 OF 1 Pioneer Valley PhotoVoltaics Cooperative POLICY DOCUMENT #9 Current version adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2011 INSTALLATION CREW OPERATING POLICY This policy applies to all PV Squared employees in Massachusetts, but is particularly directed at those involved in the installation of solar electric and other renewable energy systems (licensed electrician, learner/apprentice electrician, licensed constructor supervisor, supervised carpenter and laborer). When engaged in this work as an employee of PV Squared on a PV Squared project site, activities of PV Squared employees are covered under the General Liability Insurance maintained by the Cooperative. It is the intent of this policy to provide clarity to installation situations where the applicable codes and regulations are unclear, ambiguous, or silent. It is possible that a municipal building or electrical inspector could interpret the codes and regulations in a manner that differs from what appears here. But this policy sets out, in writing, how the cooperative interprets legal work requirements and unclear details. It is an internal consensus working model, intended to be revised and improved from time to time. As a general matter, a city's or town's Building Commissioner is charged with enforcing the State Building Code, Plumbing and Gas Code, Electrical Code and Architectural Access Code. The commissioner addresses concerns about the safety, accessibility and security of construction of homes and businesses. The commissioner also enforces zoning bylaws. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, employees of the cooperative who perform electrical tasks and activities must hold a Massachusetts journeymen's electrician license or be under the direct supervision of such licensed personnel. These tasks and activities include installing electrical wiring, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures or other appliances for carrying or using the electricity associated with Renewable Energy Generators (electrically active solar photovoltaic modules, wind turbine-generators, hydroelectric generators, etc.). In no circumstances shall the Massachusetts licensed journeymen have more than one learner or apprentice working with him/her or under his/her supervision. Mounting structures come in a variety of configurations and have differing functional and physical characteristics. A structural component or assembly becomes associated with electrical work as the Renewable Energy Generator is electrically bonded to the mounting structure. Unless otherwise noted in M.G.L. c.143 553 through §560 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, ftashings, feet, and mounting rails • Operation of heavy equipment involved in moving, hoisting, digging and other tasks • Earth work, excavation and concrete work • Manual labor involved in moving loading and unloading of equipment • Moving, hoisting, and attaching an electrically bonded panel assembly (defined as one or more assembled and electrically bonded solar electric modules) to an existing structural support designed to host the panel assembly. Note however that construction of a panel assembly is an electrical task due to the required electrical bonding activities. Repair and Servicing of Installed Equipment Repair or replacement of an electrically bonded and/or energized renewable energy generator (e.g., installed solar electric panel) will be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with the licensed electrician. Replacement of an installed inverter must be performed by a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with the licensed electrician, if the work requires removal of AC and/or DC conduit and associated wiring that originates outside of the installed inverter (e.g., removal of external AC conduit and wiring between the inverter and point of interconnection with the on-site electrical service). Note that this activity may require a wiring permit in some local jurisdictions. This requirement also applies to the servicing of an installed inverter that involves replacement or repair of components and wiring internal to the pre-manufacturer inverter (i.e., factory installed components that were originally shipped with the inverter) even though such activity may not require a wiring permit. Replacement of an installed inverter may also be performed by a qualified technician who may or may not be a licensed electrician or properly supervised learner or apprentice working with a licensed electrician if the inverter is of a "plug and play" design. Such a qualified technician can also performed other tasks that include installation and servicing inverter-based performance monitoring systems (e.g., replacing internal communication cards, making "plug and play" ethernet connections, etc.), assuming these activities do not require creation of a new AC power source circuit to operate the communication system(s). Policy # 9 Installation Crew Operating Policy Non Electrical Work at a typical PV Squared installation: • All Material Handling tasks o Module prep and moving o Ladder lift set up o Ladder set up o Trash/recycling removal and sorting • Structural Improvements o All carpentry work • Roof Mount Array o Fall protection anchor setup and removal o Layout and mounting bases o Racking up to but not including"bonding/grounding related activities" o Leveling of racking o Sealing seams/patching roofing/additional flashing • Ground mount array o Site work, earth moving o Trenching/digging o Construction of racking up to but not including "bonding/grounding related activities" • Conduit run o Making holes in structure o Fire blocking, sealing penetrations o Stickers • Power Board o Build wall, hang plywood o Stickers • Interconnection o Stickers • Monitoring o Wifi options o Any"plug and play"devices o Programming of monitoring devices o Computer based activities • Installation completion o Final building inspections o Install pictures - See checklist o Update one line and roof drawings to reflect as built o Completion checklist o Notes for others o COC left onsite • Misc o Truck Organizing o Material List, ordering o Daily check-in o Customer interaction and training activities