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PV1 TITLE SHEET 2019 CA BUILDING CODE A. A LADDER SHALL BE IN PLACE FOR ANY INSPECTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA REGULATIONS.
PV2 ROOF/SITE PLAN 2019 CARESIDENTIAL CODE B. PV MODULES ARE NON-COMBUSTIBLE IN NATURE.
C. THIS SYSTEM IS A UTILITY INTERACTIVE(GRID CONNECTED)SYSTEM AND DOES NOT HAVE STORAGE BATTERIES(UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED ON SHEET PV3&PV3.1).
PV3(+PV3.1 AS NEEDED) ELECTRICAL LINE DIAGRAM/DETAILS 2019 CA MECHANICAL CODE D. AGROUND ELECTRODE SYSTEM WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEC 690.47&250.50-250.166. GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM OF EXISTING BUILDING MAYBE USED WHEN
2019 CA ELECTRICAL CODE BONDED AT THE SERVICE ENTRANCE. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE OR INADEQUATE,OR IS ONLY METALLIC WATER PIPING,A SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODE WILL BE USED
PV4 EQUIPMENT LABELS AT THE INVERTER LOCATION CONSISTING OF A UL LISTED 8FT GROUND ROD WITH ACORN CLAMP. GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTORS SHALL BE NO LESS THAN#8 AWG AND NO GREATER
209 CAGREEN CODE THAN#6 AWG COPPER AND BONDED TO THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPLETE GROUNDING SYSTEM.
PV4.1 PLACARD 2019 CAPLUMBING CODE E. EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING THE SUPPLIED CONNECTION POINTS IDENTIFIED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
PV5 ATTACHMENT PLAN F. THE EXPOSED METALLIC TABS OF THE SOLAREDGE OPTIMIZERS SHALL BE BONDED AND/OR GROUNDED PER NEC/CEC 690.43(A)AND THE MANUFACTURERS'INSTRUCTIONS.
2019 CA ENERGY CODE G. PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS PER CEC 110.26.
PV6 STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS 2019CARESIDENTIAL FIRE CODE H. ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE PLACARD SHALL BE PLASTIC,ENGRAVED IN A CONTRASTING COLOR(WHITE). THIS PLAQUE WILL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED&UV RESISTANT.
I. ALL PLAQUES AND SIGNS WILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY 2019 CEC.
PV7 PROPERTY LINES J. A SMOKE DETECTOR,APPROVED AND LISTED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL,SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH DWELLING WHEN A PERMIT FOR ALTERATIONS,REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS EXCEEDS
PV8-PV10 INSTALL DOCUMENTS $1,000.00. A BATTERY POWERED SMOKE DETECTOR SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SMOKE DETECTOR. APPROVED COMBINED SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON DIOXIDE ALARMS SHALL
BE ACCEPTABLE.A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE SPECIFIC EXISTING DWELLING UNIT THAT HAVE ATTACHED GARAGES OR FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES FOR
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCS(IF REQ.) WHICH A PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR ALTERATIONS,REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS EXCEEDING$1,000.00. LISTED SINGLE-OR MULTI-STATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED OUTSIDE
EQUIPMENT DATA SHEETS OF EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOMS AND ON EVERY LEVEL OF A DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENTS. COMBINED SMOKE/CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARMS MAY BE USED. THE ALARM SHALL RECEIVE ITS PRIMARY POWER FROM THE BUILDING WIRING EXCEPT IT IS PERMITTED TO BE SOLELY BATTERY OPERATED WHERE REPAIRS
OR ALTERATIONS DO NOT RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF WALLAND CEILING FINISHES OR THERE IS NO ACCESS BY MEANS OF AN ATTIC.
CONTRACTORS LICENSE#&TYPE K. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE BETWEEN THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE AND THE PANEL(OR INVERTER)IF SMALLER THAN#6 AWG
OCCUPANCY SL CONSTRUCTION TYPE COPPER WIRE AS PER CEC 250-64B. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR WILL BE CONTINUOUS,EXCEPT FOR SPLICES OR JOINTS AS BUSBARS WITHIN LISTED EQUIPMENTAS PER CEC
SCOTT LEDUC 250.64C.
OCCUPANCY-R3 L. ROOF COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED,INSTALLED,AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING CODE OF THE LOCAL JURISDICTION.
CONSTRUCTION-5B C-10#1020761 M. PV SYSTEMS CONNECTION IN THE SWITCH GEAR(PANEL)SHALL BE POSITIONED AT THE OPPOSITE END FROM THE INPUT FEEDER LOCATION OR MAIN CIRCUIT LOCATION AS PER CEC
705.12(B)(2)(3)(b).
N. ALL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED SHALL BE UL LISTED OR LISTED BY A LISTING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS CONSTRUCTED.
O. AC DISCONNECTS SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEC 690.17.
P. ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE 90°RATED THHW,THWN-2,USE-2 OR PV WIRE.ALL AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE 75°RATED THWN WIRE.
Q. ANY DC RUNS INSIDE THE BUILDING MUST BE IN METAL CONDUIT AND LABELED EVERY 101.
R. THE UTILITY DISCONNECT HAS VISIBLE BLADES,IS LOCKABLE AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE UTILITY 24/7.
S. ALL BREAKERS SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR BACK FEED. WHEN BACK FED BREAKER IS THE METHOD OF UTILITY INTERCONNECTION THE BREAKER SHALL NOT READ TINE AND LOAD'.
T. COORDINATE ANY POWER OUTAGE WITH LOCAL UTILITY AND PROPERTY OWNER. NOTIFY UTILITY BEFORE ACTIVATION OF PV SYSTEM.
U. CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR SHALL INSPECT ACCESSIBLE STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS AND THE HOUSE CURRENT SIDE OF THE SYSTEM,ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT SHALL BE UL LISTED AND
APPROVED.
V. PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED OVER ANY ATTIC,PLUMBING OR MECHANICAL VENT. PLUMBING VENTS TO EXTEND A MIN OF 6"ABOVE ROOF OR MODULE. NO BLDG,
PLBG OR MECH VENTS TO BE COVERED,OBSTRUCTED OR ROUTED AROUND MODULES.
W. ROOF ACCESS POINT SHALL BE LOCATED IN AREAS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF GROUND LADDERS OVER THE OPENINGS SUCH AS WINDOWS OR DOORS,AND LOCATED AT A
STRONG POINT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATION.
X. THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS TO ANY STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED.NO SOLID WASTE,PETROLEUM BYPRODUCTS,SOIL PARTICULATE,CONSTRUCTION WASTE MATERIAL OR
WASTEWATER GENERATED ON CONSTRUCTION SITE OR BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES SHALL BE PLACED,CONVEYED OR DISCHARGED INTO THE STREET,GUTTER OR STORM DRAIN SYSTEM.
Y. ALL WIRING MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED BY DEVICES OR MECHANICAL MEANS DESIGNED AND LISTED FOR SUCH USE AND WIRING MUST BE PERMANENTLY AND COMPLETELY HELD OFF OF
THE ROOF SURFACE.
Z. ALL EQUIPMENT AND CONDUITS SHALL BE PAINTED TO MATCH ITS EXISTING BACKGROUND COLOR OF THAT LOCATION.
SYSTEM NOT TO BE ENERGIZED UNTIL APPROVED BY THE LOCAL UTILITY.
AA. NO ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS,J-BOXES,VENTS,OR OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OBSTRUCTIONS ARE ALLOWED IN THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S EDGE SETBACKS,LESS THAN 5'WIDE.
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AZIMUTH AND TILTANGLE
ROOF
ROOFA ROOF R: ROOF C: ROOFD: ROOF E: ROOF F:
AZIMUTH 318' 135, 136' 136'
TILT ANGLE 1112 1112 9.46' 9.4V
MODULE COUNT 12 10 10 4
SOLAR ACCESS
TSFRAVEREAGE
INVERTERS SOLAR EDGE SE10000H-USRGM 1 ASTER D R
OPTIMIZER SOLAR EDGE P401 36
MODULE III: COUNT: MODULE N2: COUNT: TOTALCOUNT: _
HANWHA Q-CELLS Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-GIO.a+400 36 36
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE SETBACKS
SYMBOL LEGEND
❑ = MECHANICAL VENT
O = FLUE/ PLUMBING VENT n Q
V O _
F-11 MAIN SERVICE PANEL ROLLED COMPOSITON - FLAT ROOF ROOF A $
F2] UTILITY METER 1 2 -
ROOF AREA CALCULATION:
TOTAL AREA OF ARRAY(S)=759.6 SQ. FT. 3
❑3 AC DISCONNECT ❑
TOTAL AREA OF ROOF=2873 SQ. FT. 5
PERCENTAGE OF ROOF COVERAGE= 26.4%
F4] NOT USED L
� 6
4.1 NOT USED CEC 110.26 °
❑ ❑ ROOF B
[5] INVERTER& INTEGRATED DC DISCONNECT 7
[5.1] NOT USED
L
O OPTIMIZER(TYPICAL FOR EACH MODULE) 9
ROOF D
7O JUNCTION BOX ROOF SIZED DETERMINED IN FIELD 2'
Al
8O PV MODULES
OCONDUIT RUN IS SURFACE MOUNTED
(ACTUAL CONDUIT RUNS TO BE ROOF C
DETERMINED IN THE FIELD)
11-01 NOT USED
0' 5' 10,
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OPTIMIZER SPECIFICATIONS PV MODULE#1 SPECIFICATIONS INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL
MAKE AND MODEL SOLAR EDGE P401 HANWHAQ SOLAR EDGE
CELLS MANUFACTURER: SQUARE D OR EQUAL
INPUTS OUTPUTS MANUFACTURER AND MODEL SE10000H-
CLPEAKDUO TEMP
MAXINPUT VOLTAGE ATVOC/MIN 60 IV] 60 MAX OUTPUT VOLTAGE BLKML- ADJUSTED MAX DC INPUT VOLTAGE IV] 480 PANEL MODEL NUMBER:
MAXSHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT ISC 1Z5 [A] 15 MAX OUTPUT CURRENT MAKE AND MODEL G10. 4DD VALUES MAX OUTPUT POWER [W] 10000
MAX POWER-POINT CURRENT R.0 [A] 10077 VOLTAGE: 240v [V]
MAX DC INPUTCURRENT 12.5 [A] 15 ACTUAL STRING OUTPUT CURRENT NOMINAL DC INTPUT VOLTAGE [V] 400
RATED INPUT DC POWER 401 IWNI 400 ACTUAL STRING OUTPUTVIXTAGE MAX PDWER-PDINTVDLTAGE IV.0 IV] 37.13 31.6 NOMINAL AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE IV] 240 PHASES: 1
OPEN CIRCUITVOLTAGE(V"J IV] 43.5 46.6
NOTE I:OPTIMIZERSTO BE GROUNDED USING I/4"HEX HEAD BOLT,WASHER,NUT,FORTOP RAIL MOUNT.SUPPLIED SST SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT NJ [A] 11.14 MAX CONTINUOUS OUTPUT CURRENT [A] 42 BOX/BUSS RATING: 225 [A]
STAR WASHER. MAXSERIES FUSE(OCPD) [A] zo MAX FUSE(OCPD) IAI 60 MAIN BREAKER: 125 [A]
MAX POWER(P, ) [w,7 40o MAX DC INPUT CURRENT* [A] 27 PV SYSTEM BREAKER SIZE 6D
MAX VOLTAGE WV j IV] 1000 [AI
`DC CURRENT UMITED BY INVERTER AT DC DISCONNECT. #OF SPARE BREAKERS 2
NOTE:SOLAR EDGE INVERTERS&OPTMIZERS WITH INTEGRATED GROUND MEETTHE
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNGROUNDED PV POWER SYSTEMS IN SECTIONS 690.35&690.41 OF THE CALCS: Buss MAX
INTEGRATED MODULE&RACKING GND METHOD UL 2703 APPROVED 2009,2011,2014NEC,AND2017 NEC 2019CEC.THEREFOREGROUNDFAULTREQ.OF690.35ARE PER( I / 225 * 1.2 = 270 NEC/CEC
12 MODULES/OPTIMIZERS INASTRING MET AND SIZING OF EQUIPMENT GROUND PER 690.45&250.122 ARE SATISFIED. 705.12(B)(2)(3)(h) MCS PV BRK 705.12(e)(2)(3)(b)
RED 1.1 125 + 60 = 185
NOTE 1: IF THE EXISTING MAIN SERVICE PANEL DOES NOT HAVE VERIFIABLE
J-BOX GROUNDING ELECTRODE,IT ISTHE PV CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBI LITYTO INSTALL
SE SE • • • SE SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODE. NOTE 2:ENSURE G.E.C.INSTALLED AS PER
NEC 690.47&250.64.
L1 L1
_ BLACK L2 IL2
I
INTEGRATED MODULE&RACKING GND METHOD UL 2703 APPROVED 2 5 I STRING CALCULATIONS
I
1 12 MODULES/OPTIMIZERS IN A STRING 3 I 1 CIRCUIT WITH 12-SOLAR EDGE P401 OPTIMIZERS IN SERIES
RED
4800W / 400V ACTUAL STRING CURRENT 12.00A
L1 I 3.1 400V / 12 ACTUAL VOLTAGE PER OPTIMIZER 33.3V
SE sE • • • SE 1 X 400V MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE 400V
F
11 1 X 15A MAX SYSTEM CURRENT 15A
_ I 12 X 40OW <--ACTUAL I MAX POWER DC---> 4800W
BLACK
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MAIN:125A
STRING CALCULATIONS
4 11 CIRCUIT WITH 12-SOLAR EDGE P401 OPTIMIZERS IN SERIES
12 MODULES/OPTIMIZERS IN A STRING 8 480OW / 400V ACTUAL STRING CURRENT 12.00A
RED
60A-2P 400V / 12 ACTUAL VOLTAGE PER OPTIMIZER 33.3V
(40AAC} 1 X 400V MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE 400V
J BOX 1 m 1 X 15A MAX SYSTEM CURRENT 15A
Ese 2 l� 12 X 400W <-ACTUAL I MAX POWER DC---> 4800W
L1 - NSTRING CALCULATIONS
L2 L1
G 1 CIRCUIT WITH 12-SOLAR EDGE P401 OPTIMIZERS IN SERIES
UTILITYDISCO GNDVISIBLE BLADE ELECT.I UTILITY 480OW / 400V ACTUAL STRING CURRENT 12.ODA
2 5LOCKABLE 1 GRID
W/UTILITY - 400V / 12 ACTUALVOLTAGE PER OPTIMIZER 33.3V
ACCESS 24/7 4 NOTE 1 1 X 400V MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE 400V
1 X 15A MAX SYSTEM CURRENT 15A
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 12 X 40OW <--ACTUAL MAX POWER DC---> 48DOW
TAG IDESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER NOTES
1 SOLAR PV MODULE#1 HANWHA Q-CELLS Q,PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+400 HANWHA Q{ELLS QPEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+400 QUANTITY 36
2 INVERTER#1 SOLAR EDGE SE10000H-USRGM SOLAR EDGE SE10000H-USRGM QUANTITY 1
3 OPTIMIZER SOLAR EDGE P401 SOLAR EDGE P401 QUANTITY 36
4 RACKING SNAPNRACK SNAPNRACKULTRA SEE RACKING SPECIFICATIONS 0 G CONDUIT AND CONDUCTOR SCHEDULE
5 ]-BOX SELECTED FIELD TAG DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTOR TYPE CONDUCTOR SIZE(AWG) #OF CONDUCTORS CONDUIT TYPE CONDUIT SIZE
6 GROUNDING SNAPNRACK SNAPN RACK ULTRA MODULE TOO RAI AILTOI-BOX 7 1 NOT USED 1 PVWIRE #10 4 IN FREE AIR
1.1 PV WIRE #10 2 IN FREE AIR
2 EGC/GEC #6 1 IN FREE AIR SOLID BARE
3 T14WN-2 #10 4&(1)G EMT 3/4"
3.1 THWN-2 #10 2&(1)G EMT 3/4"
8 AC(UTILITY)DISCONNECT SQUARE D OR EQUAL DU222RB,24OV,60A,2P,3R NEMA 3R 4 THWN #6 3&(1)G EMT 3/4"
CONDUCTOR CALCULATIONS: 1.ALL CONDUCTORS ARE
8.2 INTERGRATED DC DISCONNECT SOLAR EDGE INTEGRAL TO INVERTER 3)15 x 1.25=18.75a 4)42 x 1.25=52.5a DESIGNED FOR LESS THAN 2%
9 RAPIDSHUTDOWN SOLAR EDGE INTEGRAL TO INVERTER #10AWG=40a #6AWG=65a VOLTAGE DROP.
10.1 INTERGRATED REVENUE METER SOLAR EDGE INTEGRAL TO INVERTER 310.15(3)(c)=58°C T310.15(B)(2)(a)=39°C 2.ALL EXTERIOR CONDUITS
11 NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL SQUARE D OR EQUAL 24OV,225A,125A-MCB,3R,40ckt T690.31(A)18.75a/0.71=26.41a 52.5a/0.91=57.69a SHALL HAVE WATERPROOF
T310.15(B)(3)(a)=26.41a/0.8=33.01a 57.69a<65a FITTINGS.
33.01a<40a
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NOTE: PLAQUES SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT WITH NON CORROSIVE, POP-RIVETS, SCREWS, OR APPROVED ADHESIVE.
O &AACATION: MAIN SERVICE PANEL O CONDUIT, RACEWAYS & ENCLOSURES 11 LOCATION: MAIN PANEL
_ 0 WARNING POWER ;: '. ' SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
DO NOTTOUCH TERMINALS O7 LOCATION: DC DISCONNECT/INVERTER#1
TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LINE AND
LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DC DISCO NNECTTURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
IN THE OPEN POSITION
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES PRODUCE DO VOLTAGE SWITCH TO THE
WHENEVER THEY ARE EISPOSEDTOSUNLIGHT MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE480 V OFF" POSITION TO
SOLAR ELECTRIC
OLOCATION: MAIN SERVICE PANEL MAXIMUM RATED OUTPUT CURRENT OF THEas A SHUTDOWN PI/ SYSTEM PV PANELS
2 PV BACK-FED BREAKERCONTROLLER ' DC-to-DC CONVERTER
AND REDUCE
0 WARNING SHOCK HAZARD
INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION IN THE ARRAY
DO NOT RELOCATE THIS O LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE PANEL
OVERCURRENT DEVICE
3 13 LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE PANEL/AC DISCONNECT
LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE PANEL
PV BACK-FED BREAKER
As WARNING � . . � OLTAIC
DUAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM DISCONNECT
SOURCES:UTILITY GRID AND '
PV SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
4O LOCATION: UTILITY METER O LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE PANEL 14 LOCATION: AC DISCONNECT
zAWARNINPHOTOVOLTAIC • • . . .
THIS SERVICE METER WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
IS ALSO SERVED BY A
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
OLOCATION_PV SUB PANEL(IF USED) 10 LOCATION: INVERTER
± - WARNING RAPID SHUTDOWN FOR
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
COMBINER PANEL SOLAR PV SYSTEM FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY(NOT ACTUAL MSP)
DO NOT ADD LOADS PV SUB PANEL(IF USED) CONDUITS/RACEWAYS MAIN SERVICE PANEL
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12 PLACARD CAUTION
POWER TO THIS BUILDING IS ALSO
SUPPLIED FROM THE FOLLOWING
SOURCES WITH
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Table R802.5.1(2)-Continued ROO F A:
RAFTER SPANS FOR COMMON LUMBER SPECIES PHOTOVOLTAIC DEAD LOAD STATEMENT MOUNT ATTACHMENT ENDCLAMP, TYP.
(Roof live load=20 psf,ceiling attached to rafters,L/A=240 TOTAL AREA OF ARRAY=217.67 SQ.FT.
DEAD LOAD=10 psf DEAD LOAD=20 psf ARRAY GROSS WEIGHT=565.93 LBS
RAFTER 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 DEAD LOAD RATING=2.6LBS/SQ.FT. IL SPACING SPECIES AND GRADE Maximum rafter spans` T II I fiItI II I JIL—
RAIL
(inches) (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- (feet- EXISTING STRUCTURAL FRAMING=2x6 @ 16 IN.O.C. I II3' II II I II II II I II II L
inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) U JI_—"i! +JL 1L JIILI
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Douglas fir-larch #1 10-0 15-4 19-5 23-9 Note b 9-1 13-3 16-10 20-7 23-10
Douglas fir-larch #2 9-10 14-4 18-2 22-3 25-9 8-6 12-5 15-9 19-3 22-4
Douglas fir-larch #3 7-5 10-10 13-9 16-9 19-6 6-5 9-5 11-11 14-6 16-10
Him-fir SS 9-10 15-6 20-5 Note b Note b 9-10 15-6 19-11 24-4 Note b 4
Him-fir #1 9-8 14-11 18-11 23-2 Note b 8-10 12-11 16-5 20-0 23-3
Him-fir #2 9-2 14-2 17-11 21-11 25-5 8-5 12-3 15-6 18-11 22-0 MIDCLAMP TSTRUCTURAL FRAMING
16 Him-fir #3 7-5 10-10 13-9 16-9 19-6 6-5 9-5 11-11 14-6 16-10 (2 PER MODULE) MEMBER @ 16" O.C.
Southern Pine SS 10-3 16-1 21-2 Note b Note b 10-3 16-1 21-2 Note b Note b
Southern Pine #1 10-0 15-9 20-10 25-10 Note b 10-0 15-0 18-10 22-4 Note b
Southern Pine #2 9-10 15-1 19-5 23-2 Note b 9-1 13-0 16-10 20-1 23-7
Southern Pine #3 7-11 11-8 14-10 17-6 20-11 6-10 10-1 12-10 15-2 18-1
Spruce-pine-fir SS 9-8 15-2 19-11 25-5 Note b 9-8 14-10 18-10 23-0 Note b
Spruce-pine-fir #1 9-5 14-4 18-2 22-3 25-9 8-6 12-5 15-9 19-3 22.4
Spruce-pine-fir #2 9-5 14-4 18-2 22-3 25-9 8-6 12-5 15-9 19-3 22.4
Spruce-pine-fir #3 7-5 10-10 13-9 16-9 19-6 6-5 9-5 11-11 14-6 16-10 ENDCLAMP, TYP.
MOUNT ATTACHMENT
WITH TILT KIT
• = MOUNT ATTACHMENT LOCATION Ff=� _ 9F =F RAIL
MAXIMUM OVERHANG CANTILEVER II II I II II I II II I II II I II II
( )IS 19"
MAXIMUM SPACING OF ANCHORS(FOOTINGS)IS 48 IN.O.C. II II I II II I II II I II II I II II
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MIDCLAMP STRUCTURAL FRAMING
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PARTS LIST TILT KIT PROPERTIES
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION SKU ATTACHMENT HARDWARE DESCRIPTION SNAPNRACK ULTRA RAIL SNAPNRACK SHORT
-0 1 1 5/16IN-18 X 2-1/4IN SS HCS BOLT 2423215 SIMPLE TILT BACK LEG,PORTRAIT,10° TILT LEG PLUS
2 1 SNAPNRACK,TILT LEG PLUS PRC 242-03216 SIMPLE TILT BACK LEG,LANDSCAPE,10° t30 PV MODULE,TYP.
3 1 SNAPNRACK,ULTRA RAIL MOUNT SPRING CAGE,6061-T6 AL 242-03217 SIMPLE TILT FRONT,10° 8 \\
4 1 SNAPNRACK,ULTRA RAIL MOUNT SPRING,SS 1.5
5 1 SNAPNRACK,ULTRA RAIL MOUNT THRU PRC,CLEAR SNAPNRACK
6 1 SNAPNRACK,ULTRA RAIL MOUNT TAPPED PRC,CLEAR ULTRA RAIL \ /
1.00 4.53
SLOT
SNAPNRACK DETAIL A
MODULE CLAMPS —� TILT LEG PLUS,FRONT LEG
100° B (RAIL HIDDEN)
T1 '11k-
�1.50 25�.--.�1.25 ROOF DECKING, SNAPNRACK TILT LEG
6 SIMPLE TILT FRONT LEG (ROOFING MATERIAL PLUS,REAR LEG SNAPNRACK ULTRA RAIL
NOT SHOWN) A ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
4 STRUCTURAL MEMBER /
3 (WOOD RAFTER SHOWN) SNAPf I
PLUS,FRACKONT
TILT LEG
1.37 PLUS,FRONT LEG I PLUS.HEIGHT VARIES WITH
CK TALL TILT LEG
3o FIXED TILT INSTALLED I f
1 MODULE ORIENTATION,
S .38 \ / LANDSCAPE VS.PORTRAIT
® 1.50 \�
DETAIL B
1.00 1.62 TILT LEG PLUS,REAR LEG
SLOT (RAIL HIDDEN)
2
*"0 S.S.LAG SCREW,LENGTH
8.63 PV MODULE,TYP. VARIES TO MATCH MIN.EMBEDMENT
8.3E —�
SNAPNRACK TILT LEG SEAL PENETRATION WITH
PLUS,FRONT LEG ROOF DECKING, / \ APPROPRIATE ROOF SEALANT
(ROOFING MATERIAL
O TILT ANGLE,10"RELATIVE NOT SHOWN) \ AND FLASHING
TO HORIZONTAL
' STRUCTURAL MEMBER
100° C / WOOD RAFTER SHOWN) \� 2
SNAPNRACK TILT LEG PLUS, ( �\ } MIN.
4'-0" REAR LEG —�� EMBEDMENT
�1.so 25�+,.25 TILT ANGLE DETAIL C
FLAT ROOF ONLY PENETRATION DETAIL:
SIMPLE TILT BACK LEG WOOD MEMBER
NOTE:ALSO KNOWN AS TILT LEG PLUS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
SOLAR PANEL MOUNT SECTION VIEW
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CHEM CURB DETAIL
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MAZIMUTH AND TILT ANGLE
MAPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
INVERTER(S) SERIAL NUMBERS
1. REMOVE THE'SQUARE' OPTIMIZER STICKER n�rA"ALE
AND PLACE NEATLY ON THE APPROPRIATE �aR d
1 2 3 4 5 NUMBERED SPACE. RA"ERAGE
INVERTERS SOIAR EDGE SESDDDDH-USRGM 1 I I
OPTIMIZED SOLAP EDGE P601 3G
2. WRITE THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER ON MODULE Hl OU NT MDDU EA2: COUNT: TOTALCOUNT
HANWHAq--Q.PEAKDUOBLKML-G-dN u 36
THE APPROPRIATE MODULE WITHIN THE ARRAY.
• DO NOT MAKE ANY TIE IN CHANGES UNLESS APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED BY BPS DESIGN TEAM
6 7 8 9 10 • MAXIMUM WATTAGE ALLOWED IN CIRCUIT/STRING IS 6000W FOR SOLAREDGE INVERTERS 7600-11400
• MAXIMUM WATTAGE ALLOWED IN CIRCUIT/STRING IS 570OW FOR SOLAREDGE INVERTERS 3000-6000
• MINIMUM OPTIMIZERS IN CIRCUIT/STRING = 8 (6 WITH P405/P505)
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
ROOF A
O D
21 22 23 24 25 ❑
0
26 27 28 29 30 ❑ ED 0 ROOF B
31 32 33 34 35 ROOF D
36 37 38 39 40
ROOF C
41 42 43 44 45
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BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR OPTIMIZER
SYSTEM SIZE 14.4kW/DC 10kW/AC
r 103A MILLBURY ST, JAMES DEASON TRACKING
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LEGEND / JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS /
LEYENDA ANALISIS DE RIESGOS LABORALES
SITE NOTES (INCLUDE ANY HAZARD, NUMBERED AND EXPLAINED):
EXCLUSION ZONE/ NOTAS DEL LUGAR (INCLUYE CUALQUIER RIESGO, NUMERADO
ZONA Y EXPLICADO):
RESTRINGIDA
xxxxxxxxxxxxx ASTER DR
ELECTRICAL ZONE/ F
ZONA ELECTRICA CLOSEST URGENT CARE / MEDICAL FACILITY:
SALA DE EMERGENCIA / HOSPITAL MAS CERCANO:
I—L
LADDER/
ESCALERA PUBLIC PROTECTION / PROTECION PUBLICA: R-
❑ EXCLUSION ZONES /ZONA RESTRINGIDA
❑ MARKED ENTRYWAYS / ENTRADA MARCADA °
[A] ANCHOR/
ANCLAJE
FALL PROTECTION / PROTECCION DE CAIDAS:
0
❑ ANCHORS /ANCLAJE o ❑ 0
❑ ROPES / CARABINERS & ROPE GRAB / SOGAS CARABINERO ° RIB
ANCHOR Y AGARRE DE SOGA
WORK ANGLES/ ❑ HARNESS /ARNES
ANCLAJE ❑ LANYARDS / SOGA
TRABAJADO EN ROOF D
ANGULOS
F 7V VEHICLES/ PPE / EPP:
VEHICULOS ❑ SAFETY GLASSES / GAFAS DE SEGURIDAD
GLOVES/GUANTES R�c
❑ HARD HATS/CASCO DE SEGURIDAD
❑ ARC FLASH SUIT/ HOT GLOVES / TRAJE AISLANTE/GUANTES
H# HAZARD NUMBER PARA ELECTRICIDAD
& EXPLAIN/ ❑ FIRST AID KIT / KIT DE PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
RIESGOS ❑ COVID-19 PPE ON SITE / EPP POR COVID EN EL LUGAR
NUMERADOS ❑ CREW ADHERING TO BPS COVID-19 PLAN / AJUSTE EN EL GRUPO
Y EXPLICADOS AL PLAN POR COVID-19 DE BPS
0 TREE /ARBOL
DATE / FECHA:
E HOME CREW LEAD / LIDER DE GRUPO:
ENTRANCES/
ENTRADA DE LA CREW MEMBERS / MIEMBROS DEL GRUPO:
CASA
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BOM SHEET
ITEM DESCRIPTION jMANuFAcrURER PART NUMBER QUANTITY NEEDED EQUIPMENT BREAKER PARTS PULLED PARTS RECEIVED
1 SOLAR PV MODULE#1 HANWHA Q-CELLS Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+400 HANWHA Q-CELLS Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+400 36
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2 INVERTER#1 SOLAR EDGE SE10000H-USRGM SOLAR EDGE SE10000H-USRGM 1 INVERTER#1: 60A-2P
3 OPTIMIZERS SOLAR EDGE P401 SOLAR EDGE P401 36
4 RACKING SNAPNRACK SNAPNRACK ULTRA SEE RACKING/HARDWARE
INFORMATION BELOW
S J-BOX SELECTED BY FIELD SELECTED BY FIELD PULL AS REQUIRED
fi GROUNDING INTEGRATED WITH RACKING INTEGRATED.SEE RACKING/
HARDWARE INFORMATION BELOW
USED
8 AC(UTILITY)DISCONNECT SQUARE D OR EQUAL DU222RB,240V,60A,2P,3R 1
8.2 INTEGRATED DC DISCONNECT SOLAR EDGE INTEGRATEDTOTHE INVERTER
9 RAPID SHUTDOWN SOLAR EDGE INTEGRATED TO THE INVERTER
10.1 INTEGRATED REVENUE METER SOLAR EDGE INTEGRATED TO THE INVERTER
MAIN BREAKER:125A
11 NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL SQUARE D OR EQUAL 240V,225A,125A-MCB,3R,40ckt 1
PVTIE IN:60A-2P
ADD'L PARTS:
ADD'L PARTS:
ADD'L PARTS:
ADD'L PARTS:
RACKING/MOUNTING HARDWARE
ROOFING TYPE:ROLLED COMPOSITON-FLAT ROOF
STANDOFF(L FEET/HOOKS/SLIDER&MOUNT) SNAPNRACK ULTRA 90
FLASHING SNAPNRACK ULTRA 90
LAG BOLT SNAPNRACK ULTRA 90/180
GROUND LUGS SNAPNRACK ULTRA 9
RAIL SNAPNRACK ULTRA 28
SPLICES OR SKIRTS SNAPNRACK ULTRA 28
OPTIMIZER MOUNT SNAPNRACK ULTRA 36
MID CLAMPS SNAPNRACK ULTRA 72
END CLAMPS OR RL LINK SNAPNRACK ULTRA 36
ADDITIONAL KITS REQUIRED ISNAPNRACK ULTRA I FLAT ROOF EQUIPMENT NEEDED
NOTES
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Structural Letter: Residential Solar Array Installation
Project#: BPS255964
Project Name / Address:
James Deason
74321 Aster Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Permitting Personnel,
The purpose of this document is to present criteria provided by the Solar Permitting Guide
of California; the above mentioned project meets the necessary requirements that qualify for
expedited structural permitting.
Based on the supplemented structural check list along with the solar modules manufacturer
and support data, reasonable assurance is given that the design of this residential solar
array complies with the structural provisions of the 2019 California Building code (CBC) and
2019 California Residential code (CRC).
Existing Structure and Array Attachments:
See attached Structural Criteria for Residential Flush Mounted Solar Arrays
Regional and Site Criteria:
Ground Snow Load: 0 PSF
Design Wind Exposure: Category C
(Per ASCE 7-16, Sec. 26.7.3)
Design Wind Speed: 100 MPH
(Per ASCE 7-16, 3-sec gust)
Topographical Effects: N/A
(Per ASCE 7-16, Sec. 26.8) (Not on a hill with grade steeper than 5%)
Solar Array Information:
Module Type: HANWHA Q-CELLS Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+ 400
Module Weight: 2.30 PSF
Module Support: SnapNrack U-40 Rail / Simple Tilt/ Tall Tilt Leg Plus
103A MillburySt., Huourn ivies uioui i vvvvw.oiignepianersoiar.coin
Limitations:
Installation of the solar panels must be performed in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations. All work performed must be in accordance with accepted industry-
wide methods and applicable safety standards. The contractor must notify the Bright
Planet Solar should any damage, deterioration, or discrepancies between the
structural checklist and the existing conditions occur.
Connections to existing roof framing must be staggered, except at array ends, so as
not to overload any existing structural member. The use of the attached documents to
this letter is matched to the above described project only. The design of the solar
panel racking (mounts, rails, etc.) and electrical engineering is the responsibility of
others.
Regards,
Jordan Sewell, EIT
Structural Designer
CC: Richs@brightplanetsolar.com, Isair@brightplanetsolar.com
10JA lviilibury 6t., Auburn Ivies U7bol I www.brigt7tpianetsoiar.com
STRUCTURAL CRITERIA FOR RESIDENTIAL FLUSH-MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAYS
1. ROOF CHECKS
A. Visual Review/Contractor's Site Audit of Existing Conditions:
1) Is the roof a single roof without a reroof overlay? MY ❑N
2) Does the roof structure appear structurally sound,without signs of alterations
or significant structural deterioration or sagging,as illustrated in Figure 1? MY ❑N
B. Roof Structure Data:
1) Measured roof slope(e.g.6:12): 0112
2) Measured rafter spacing (center-to-center): 16 inch
3) Type of roof framing (rafter or manufactured truss): FXRrafters
usses
2. SOLAR ARRAY CHECKS
A. Flush-mounted Solar Array:
1) Is the plane of the modules(panels)parallel to the plane of the roof? X Y N
2) Is there a 2"to 10"gap between underside of module and the roof surface? X Y N
3) Modules do not overhang any roof edges(ridges,hips,gable ends,eaves)? X Y N
B. Do the modules plus support components weigh no more than:
4 psf for photovoltaic arrays or 5 psf for solar thermal arrays? X Y N
C. Does the array cover no more than half of the total roof area(all roof planes)? X Y LJ N
D. Are solar support component manufacturer's project-specific completed worksheets,
tables with relevant cells circled,or web-based calculator results attached? MY ❑N
E. Is a roof plan of the module and anchor layout attached?(see Figure 2)
F. Downward Load Check(Anchor Layout Check):
1) Proposed anchor horizontal spacing(see Figure 2): 4'0" ft-inch
2) Horizontal anchor spacing per Table 1: 4'0" ft-inch
3) Is proposed anchor horizontal spacing equal to or less than Table 1 spacing? MY ❑N
G. Wind Uplift Check(Anchor Fastener Check):
1) Anchor fastener data(see Figure 3):
a. Diameter of lag screw,hanger bolt,or self-drilling screw: 5/16 inch
b. Embedment depth of rafter: 2-1/2" inch
c. Number of screws per anchor(typically one): 1
d.Are 5/16"diameter lag screws with 2.5"embedment into the rafter
used,OR does the anchor fastener meet the manufacturer's guidelines? MY ❑N
3. SUMMARY
❑x A. Al items above are checked YES.No additional calculations are required.
B. One or more items are checked NO.Attach project-specific drawings and
calculations stamped and signed by a California-licensed civil or structural engineer.
Job Address: James Deason
74321 Aster Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92260 Permit#:
Contractor/I nstaller: Bright Planet Solar License#&Class:
Phone#:
SignatL
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January 7,2020
SnapNrack
775 Fiero Lane,Ste.200 San
Luis Obispo,CA 93401 TEL:
(877)732-2860
Attn.:SnapNrack-Engineering Department
Re:SnapNrack pre-engineered PV racking systems:
•RL Universal System(Report#2019-02916A.01 and B.01)
•S200 Ground Mount System(Report#201T-00240-D.02)
•UR40 Railed System(Report#2017-03227.11)
•UR60 Railed System(Report#2018-11940.03)
Subject:Engineering certification for the State of California.
PZSE,Inc.-Structural Engineers has provided engineering and span tables as presented in the above
referenced reports.All information,data,and analysis therein are based on,and comply with,the following
building codes and typical specifications:
Building Codes:
1.ASCE/SEI 7-10&7-16,Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures,by
American Society of Civil Engineers
2.2016&2019 California Building Code,by California Building Standards Commission
3.2016&2019 California Residential Code,by California Building Standards Commission
4.AC428 Acceptance Criteria for Modular Framing Systems Used to Support Photovoltaic(PV)
Panels,November 1,2012,by ICC-ES
5.Aluminum Design manual 2015,by The Aluminum Association,Inc.
6.ANSI/AWC NDS-2018,National Design Specification for Wood Construction,by the
American Wood Council
This letter certifies that the design criteria and design methodology for the SnapNrack product span tables are
in compliance with the above codes.Please refer to the system specific Engineering Certification Reports
(listed above)for system specific design criteria and limitations.
If you have any questions on the above,do not hesitate to call.
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NOTE:SITE SPECIFIC CRITERIA:SNOW LOAD:0,WIND SPEED:100,WIND EXPOSURE:C,ROOF PITCH:1/12
Maximum Rail Spans(Inches) SnapNrack UR-40 Rail Tilt-Kit on 0 to 30 Foot Tall, 0°-1°Degree Roof--Bin 10--60-Cell
Ground xposure y
Snow Load Category Panel AngleRoof Zone _yAll All All All All All All All
10° Array Interior 83 83 82 80 78 77 75 73
Array Edge 78 76 74 72 70 67 65 63
0 psf B 20, Array Interior 82 80 78 76 74 69 64 59
Array Edge 73 67 60 55 50 46 42 39
30° Array Interior 68 61 55 50 46 42 39 36
Arrav Ed a 45 41 37 33 31 28 26 24
10° Array Interior 64 64 64 63 62 61 60 59
Array Edge 62 61 59 58 57 56 55 54
20 psf B 20, Array Interior 71 70 69 68 66 65 64 59
Array Edge 66 64 60 55 50 46 42 39
30° Array Interior 68 61 55 50 46 42 3:a 36
Array Edge 1 45 1 41 1 37 1 33 1 31 1 28 1 26 24