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EXPEDITED SOLAR PERMIT APPLICATION – RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS ONLY

OFFICE USE ONLY

Permit Number BLDG#___________________

ELEC#________________

DATE STAMP CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING City Hall: 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6120 Mailing: P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647 Phone: 734.794.6263 ext. 0 Fax: 734.994.8460

[email protected]

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AUTHORITY: PA. 230 of 1972, AS AMENDED PENALTY: PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

--------------------TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF--------------------

Zoning Review required? Yes No Electrical Review required? Yes No Staff Initials: Date: Staff Initials: Date:

Comments: Comments:

--------------------TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT---------------------

STEP 1 – Project Information Project Applicant:

Property Owner Name:

Project Address:

Zoning District:

Property Setbacks: (Ground mounted PV)

Front: Sides: Rear:

PV System Description:

STEP 2 – Eligibility Checklist To Determine If You Are Eligible, Please Answer The Questions Below. Yes No

1. PV system is designed and proposed for a detached single-family house.

2. Solar installation has a rated capacity of 12kw or less.

3. Solar installation is not subject to Historic District Commission approval.

4. Mounting system is engineered and designed for PV.

5. Solar installation is compliant with all applicable electrical and building codes.

6. The Solar Installation Contractor complies with all licensing and other requirements of thejurisdiction and the state.

7. The PV system and all components will be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications.

Roof-mounted

Ground-mounted

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EXPEDITED SOLAR PERMIT APPLICATION SOLAR PERMIT STRUCTURE WORKSHEET con’t

To Determine If You Are Eligible, Please Answer The Questions Below. Yes No

8. The project will comply with adopted National Electrical Code requirements.

9. Home will be code compliant to setbacks and height after PV installation.

10. The roof has no more than a single layer of roof covering (in addition to the solar equipment). Ifno, please complete Solar Permit Structure Worksheet.

11. To address uplift, panels are mounted parallel to the roof surface with no more than an 18” gapbetween the module frame and roof surface. (Except for flat roofs, no portion of the system mayexceed the highest point of the roof).

12. Panels are mounted at no higher than the roof ridge or apex of roof (applies only to pitchedroofs).

13. Total dead load of panels, supports, mountings, raceways, and all other appurtenances weigh nomore than one of the following. If YES, indicate which: No more than three and one-half (3.5) pounds per square foot (PSF) Frameless panels on at least 3/12 pitch roof weighing no more than four and one-half

(4.5) PSF Frameless panels on at least 5/12 pitch roof weighing no more than five (5.0) PSF

14. Supports for solar panels are installed to spread the dead load across as many roof-framingmembers as needed to ensure that at no point loads in excess of fifty (50) pounds are created.(Distributed weight of less than 5 pounds per sqft).

15. Method and type of all weatherproofing roof penetrations are provided.

16. Completed solar structural worksheet

17. This document shall be submitted with an Electrical Permit

Comments:

A Building Permit is required: If you answered “No” to any of Questions 1-17, you are not eligible to participate in the expedited permitting process and must go through the standard permitting process dictated by the municipality.

If you answered “No” to any of Questions 10-17, you must provide a letter from a ProfessionalEngineer or Registered Architect certifying that the existing structure can support the additionalweight and wind loads of the solar energy system.

If you answered “Yes” to all of the above questions, please sign below to affirm that all answers are correct, and that you have met all the conditions and requirements to participate in this expedited process.

_______________________________________________________________ ________________________ Property Owner’s Signature Date

____________________________________________________________________ __________________________ Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date

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STEP 3 - Additional Information

Existing Use: One (1) and two (2) Family Dwellings Only Provide the total system

capacity rating (sum of all panels): PV System: __________ kW-DC

SOLAR INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR BUSINESS NAME:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

CONTACT NAME: CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

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SOLAR PV STANDARD PLAN

Project Address: ____________________________________________

Permit Number: ____________________________________________

ROOF PLAN PROVIDE A ROOF PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT, DISCONNECTING MEANS & REQUIRED CLEARANCES

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EXPEDITED SOLAR PERMIT APPLICATIONSOLAR PERMIT STRUCTURE WORKSHEETCity Hall: 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6120 Mailing: P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647Phone: 734.794.6263 ext. 0 Fax: 734.994.8460

[email protected]

WORKSHEET MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AUTHORITY: PA. 230 of 1972, AS AMENDED PENALTY: PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

If array is roof mounted:

This section is for evaluating roof structural members that are site built. This includes rafter systems and site built trusses. Manufactured truss and roof joist systems, when installed with proper spacing, meet the roof structure requirements covered in item 2 below.

1. Roof construction: Rafters Trusses Other:2. Describe site-built rafter or site-built truss system:

a. Rafter size: __________ x __________ inches

b. Rafter spacing: ____________ inches off center

c. Lumber species: _________________________________________________________

d. Maximum unsupported span: ____________ feet, ____________ inches

e. Are the rafters over-spanned? (see the IRC span tables):

Yes No

If Yes, complete the rest of the section.

3. If the roof system has the following (a through c, below):a. over-spanned rafters or trusses,b. the array over 5lbs/ft2 on any roof construction, orc. the attachments with a dead load exceeding 45 lbs per attachment;Then, a Building Permit is Required – include the following below, with your application:i. A framing plan that shows details for how you will strengthen the rafters using span tables, as

applicable.ii. Confirmation certified by a design professional that the roof structure will support the array.

If an array is ground mounted and under 200 sqft, then a building permit is not required only an

4. What is the existing roof material?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

5. Provide method and type of weatherproofing for roof penetrations (i.e. flashing, caulk).

_____________________________________________________________________________________

electrical permit. Please contact Zoning Compliance Officer; Jon Barrett - 734.794.6265

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6. Is the mounting structure an engineered product designed to mount PV modules? Yes

NoIf no, provide details of structural attachment in a letter certified by a design professional.

7. For manufacturing mounting systems, provide the following information about the mounting system:

a. Mounting System Manufacturer __________________________________________________

b. Product Name and Model Number ________________________________________________

c. Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails ____________________ lbs.

d. Total Number of Attachment Points _____________________

e. Weight per Attachment Point (c ÷ d) ______________________ lbs.

f. Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail __________________ inches

(see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed)

g. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet) _______________ ft2

h. Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (c ÷ g) __________________________________lbs./ft2

8. Indicate quantity, brand, make and model of the:

Inverter(s):

________________ __________________________ _____________________________________ Quantity Make Model

Modules:

________________ __________________________ _____________________________________ Quantity Make Model

Please sign below to affirm that all answers are correct and that you have met all the conditions and requirements to participate in this expedited process.

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________ Property Owner’s Signature Date

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________ Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date

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TAG DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTOR TYPE

1 USE-2 OR PV WIRE(UF, SE, USE)BARE COPPER EQ. GND. COND.(EGC)

2 T3

INSULATED EGC4 DC GROUNDING ELECTRODE COND.5

INSULATED EGC

CONDUIT AND CONDUCTOR SCHEDULE

STANDARD ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR SMALL-SCALE, SINGLE-PHASE PV SYSTEMS

SITE NAME:

SITE ADDRESS:

SYSTEM AC SIZE:

CONTRACTOR / ENG. NAME:

CONTRACTOR / ENG. ADDRESS:

DRAWN BY: DATE: DRAWING NO:

CONTRACTOR / ENG. LIC # : EXPIRATION DATE:

_________MODULES IN SOURCE-CIRCUIT

ROOF TOPJ-BOX

(IF USED) COMBINERDC

DISCONNECT

AC

DC

INVERTER ACDISCONNECT

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UTILITYSERVICE

INVERTEROCPD

MAINOCPD

G

PV OUTPUTMETER

SEE NOTE 2FOR INVERTER

CIRCUITS

FOR UNUSED SERIES STRINGSPUT "N/A" IN BLANK ABOVE

SEE GUIDE SECTION 10 FORINFORMATION ON MODULE AND

ARRAY GROUNDING

BUILDINGGROUNDING ELECTRODE




1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 54

Cond.Guage # of Conductors Conduit

TypeConduit

Size

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

TAG DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER NOTES

1 SOLAR PV MODULE

2 PV ARRAY

3 J-BOX (IF USED)

4 COMBINER (IF USED)

5 DC DISCONNECT

6 DC/AC INVERTER

7 AC DISCONNECT (IF USED)

8 GEN METER (IF USED)

9 SERVICE PANEL

METHOD FOR RAPID SHUTDOWN

CONDUCTOR TYPE:THWN-2 or XHHW-2

CONDUCTOR TYPE: THWN-2 or XHHW-2

CONDUCTOR TYPE: USE-2 or PV WIRE

CONDUCTOR TYPE: THWN-2 or XHHW-2

INVERTER MAKEINVERTER MODELMAX. DC VOLT RATINGMAX POWER @40 CNOMINAL AC VOLTAGEMAX AC CURRENTMAX OCPD

INVERTER RATINGS

NOTES FOR INVERTER CIRCUITS1) IF UTILITY REQUIRES A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH, DOES THIS SWITCH MEET THEREQUIREMENT? YES / NO (CIRCLE ONE)

2) IF GENERATION METER REQUIRED, DOES THIS METER SOCKET MEET THEREQUIREMENT?YES / NO (CIRCLE ONE)

3) SIZE PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE (DC) CONDUCTOR S BASED ON MAXCURRENT ON 690.53 SIGN OR OCPD RATING AT DISCONNECT (IF SUPPLIED)

4) SIZE INVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUIT (AC) CONDUCTORS ACCORDING TO INVERTEROCPD AMP RATING

5) TOTAL OF ___ INVERTER OCPD(s), ONE FOR EACH INVERTER. DOES TOTAL SUPPLYBREAKERS COMPLY WITH 120% BUSBAR EXCEPTION IN 690.64(B)(2)(a)? YES / NO(CIRCLE ONE)

NOTES FOR ARRAY CIRCUIT WIRING

1) LOWEST EXPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAE MINIMUMMEAN EXTREME DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATION MOSTSIMILAR TO INSTALLATION. LOWEST EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMP 0 OC

2) HIGHEST CONTINUOUS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BASED ON ASHRAEHIGHEST MONTH 2% DRY BULB TEMPERATURE FOR ASHRAE LOCATIONMOST SIMILAR TO INSTALLATION LOCATION. HIGHEST CONTINUOUSTEMPERATURE 34 OC

3) 2005 ASHRAE FUNDAMENTALS 2% DESIGN TEMPERATURES DO NOTEXCEED 47oC N THE UNITED STATES (PALM SPRINGS, CA IS 44.1oC). FORLESS THAN 9 CURRENT- CARRYING CONDUCTORS IN ROOF-MOUNTEDSUNLIT CONDUIT AT LEAST 1/2" ABOVE ROOF AND USING THE OUTDOORDESIGN TEMPERATURE OF 47oC OR LESS (ALL OF UNITED STATES),

a) 12 AWG 90oC CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMODULES WITH Isc OF 7.68 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTECTED BY A 12AMP OR SMALLER FUSE

b) 10 AWG 90oC CONDUCTORS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMODULES WITH Isc OF 9.6 AMPS OR LESS WHEN PROTE CTED BY A 15AMP OR SMALLER FUSE

PV MODULE RATINGS

MODULE MAKEMODULE MODELMAX. POWER POINT CURRENT (Imp)MAX. POWER POINT VOLTAGE (Vmp)OPEN-CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (Voc)SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (Isc)MAX. SERIES FUSE (OCPD)MAX.POWER (Pmax)MAX. VOLTAGE (TYP 600 VDC)

NOTES FOR ALL DRAWINGS

OCPD=OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REFERENCESSHOWN AS (NEC XXX.XX)

RATED MPP CURRENTRATED MPP VOLTAGEMAX. SYSTEM VOLTAGEMAX CIRCUIT CURRENT

AC OUTPUT CURRENTNOMINAL AC VOLTAGE

AC POINT OF CONNECTION

LABELS PER ARTICLE 690 OF NEC

HAZARD-LINE AND LOAD MAY BEENERGIZED IN OPEN POSITION

SIGN FOR INVERTER OCPD ANDAC DICONNECT (IF USED)

PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE

SIGN FOR DC DISCONNECT

WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK

STANDARD ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR SMALL-SCALE, SINGLE-PHASE PV SYSTEMS

SITE NAME:

SITE ADDRESS:

SYSTEM AC SIZE:

CONTRACTOR / ENG. NAME:

CONTRACTOR / ENG. ADDRESS:

DRAWN BY: DATE: DRAWING NO:

CONTRACTOR / ENG. LIC # : EXPIRATION DATE:

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ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION OFFICE USE ONLY

Permit Number ELEC#___________________

DATE STAMP

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING City Hall: 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6120 Mailing: P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647 Phone: 734.794.6263 ext. 0 Fax: 734.994.8460

[email protected]

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AUTHORITY: PA. 230 of 1972, AS AMENDED PENALTY: PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

PROPERTY LOCATION/OWNER INFORMATIONPROPERTY ADDRESS (Street No. and Name) APT/SUITE #

CITY ZIPCODE Is this a Rental Property? No Yes, # of Units:_____________

NAME OF OWNER PHONE/CELL # (AREA CODE)

APPLICANT INFORMATIONWHO IS APPLYING FOR PERMIT? NAME AND / OR COMPANY

OWNER CONTRACTOR PHONE / CELL # (AREA CODE) EMAIL

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCODE

MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSE # EXPIRY DATE CONTRACTOR LICENSE # EXPIRY DATE

FEDERAL EMPLOYER I.D. # (OR REASON FOR EXEMPTION

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CARRIER (OR REASON FOR EXEMPTION) MESC EMPLOYEE #

TYPE OF JOB / PROJECT INFORMATION – COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION BELOW

Is a Building Permit required for this project? No Yes, Permit: BLDG#____________________ N/A

SINGLE FAMILY OTHER

NEW EXISTING

TENANT FINISH SPECIAL INSPECTION

ADDITION ALTERATION

WORK DESCRIPTION:

PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS (PLANS MUST BE SUBMIITED WITH AN APPLICATION, EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW)

PLANS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING: • When the electrical system rating does not exceed 400 amps and the building is not over 3,500 square feet in area. • Alterations and repair work determined by the electrical official to be minor in nature.• Work completed by a governmental subdivision or state agency costing less than $15,000.00.

The administrative authority may request plans for projects that include unusual design.

What is the rating of the service or feeder in ampere: __________________ What is the building size in square footage? ______________ PLANS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER BUILDING TYPES and shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of an architect or engineer licensed pursuant to PA 299 of 1980 and shall beat that architect’s or engineer’s seal and signature. HAVE ELECTRICAL PLANS BEEN SUBMITTED: YES NO NOT REQUIRED SUBMITTED WITH BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

HOMEOWNER AFFIDAVITI hereby certify the electrical work described on this permit application shall be installed by myself in my own home in which I am living or about to occupy. All work shall be installed in accordance with the State Code and shall not be enclosed, covered up, or put into operation until it has been inspected and approved by the City Electrical Inspector. I will cooperate with the City Electrical Inspector and assume responsibility to arrange for necessary inspections.

APPLICANT SIGNATURESection 23A of the State Construction Code Act of 1972, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1523A, prohibits a person from conspiring to circumvent the licensing requirements of this state relating to persons who are to perform work on a residential building or a residential structure. Violators of section 23A are subjected to civil fines. I agree this permit is only for the work described, and does not grant permission for additional or related work which requires separate permits. I hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner, and that I am authorized by the owner to make this application as his/her authorized agent. I agree to conform to all applicable laws of the State of Michigan and the local jurisdiction. All information on this permit application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

X XSignature of Contractor or Homeowner (Homeowner signature indicates compliance with Homeowner Affidavit)

DATE SIG N PRINT

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FEE CHART

Enter the number of items being installed, multiply by the unit piece and add each for the total permit fee.

QTY UNIT PRICE

TOTAL

PERMIT ISSUANCE

001 Basic Application Fee * (nonrefundable, NO inspections included)

1 $15.00 $15.00

002 Inspections (each) $35.00 UNIT FEE INSPECTION

003 Appliance New / Re-connects (e.g. furnace, AC, water heater, etc.) $25.00

004 Branch Circuits, less than 220 Volts $7.00

005 Circuit Branch, over 220 Volts $20.00 006 Generator with Transfer Switch $40.00 007 Energy Storage Systems $40.00

008 Grounding Connection (Rebar grounding) $25.00

009 Interruptible Air Conditioning Panel $35.00 010 Light Fixtures/Receptacles (Grps of 10) $5.00 011 Data & Telecomm Outlets (Grps of 10) $5.00 012 Light Pole Base (each) $5.00 013 Low Voltage HVAC wiring $25.00 014 Motor / Transformer $25.00

015 Permanent Appliances (i.e. built-in; dishwasher, microwave, stove, garbage disposal, etc.)

$10.00

016 Power Feeders – 220 Volts $10.00 017 Service Panels up to 400 amp / panel $45.00 018 Service Panels over 400 amp / panel $65.00 019 Sign Connection $25.00

020 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs $25.00

021 Temporary Service (includes outdoor meter) $20.00

022 Other misc. wiring or code repairs as __________________________ $25.00

RESIDENTIAL ONLY

023 Smoke Alarms $25.00

024 Solar Panels $0.00 $0.00

COMMERCIAL ONLY 025 Solar Panels, 0-50 panels $60.00

026 Solar Panels, 51-100 panels $150.00

027 Solar Panels, 101+ panels $400.00 OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES 028 Work without Permit** $130.00

029 Onsite Consultation with Inspector $35.00

030 Special or Overtime Inspection $130.00

031 Contractor Registration / Re-registration $15.00

TOTAL PERMIT FEES: $

Please note: New Fees have been introduced above. *Basic Application fee no longer includes one (1) inspection. **Investigations conducted as part of a complaint for work without a permit.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS

Incomplete or illegible forms WILL NOT be accepted. Electrical work will not be started until the application for the permit has been filed with our office. All installations shall be in conformance with the State Electrical code. No work shall be concealed until it has been inspected and approved. All Permits MUST be signed by either the Homeowner, License Holder, Qualifying Officer or Owner of the contracting company. Permit Applications can be submitted to the City of Ann Arbor Construction and Building Services by mail or in person. We also accept email, fax, or scanned copies of completed applications.

We accept CASH, CHECK, and all major credit cards. Checks should be made payable to “City of Ann Arbor”

Permit applications not submitted with the required documents or payments cannot be issued until such is provided.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

You must provide the following to register with the City of Ann Arbor: 1. Copy of the current Contractor’s License and Master Electrician’s

License.2. Copy of a clear picture of Driver’s License of the person the

license has been issued to.3. Letter (s) of authorization from qualifying agent (s) of the

company, if not the License Holder / Owner of the Company.

PERMIT EXPIRATION

A permit remains valid as long as work is progressing and inspections are requested and being conducted. Any and all permits will be closed when no inspections are requested and conducted within six (6) months (180 days) of the date of issuance or the date of theprevious inspection.EXPIRED PERMITS CANNOT BE REFUNDED. ELIGIBLE EXPIRED PERMITS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEE OF $35.00 TO RE-OPEN.

SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS

Contact the City of Ann Arbor Construction and Building Services Department, 24 hours in advance and no later than 2:30 pm for next day inspections. When ready for an inspection:

• Log onto www.a2gov.org/permits and schedule online through eTrakiT or call (734) 794-6263 ext. 0

• Same day cancellation (s) will result in a full inspection fee charge of $35.00 each time.

You will need your job address and permit number ready to schedule the inspection

OFFICE USE ONLY

Permit Fee: $______

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Payment Type Check: #________________ Cash Credit Card

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City of Ann Arbor PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Mailing: 301 East Huron Street | P.O. Box 8647 | Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8647 Location: Larcom City Hall First Floor 301 East Huron Street| Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-6120

p. 734.794.6263 | f. 734.994.8460

PAYMENT COVER SHEET

NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

COMPANY/PROPERTY NAME: _________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________________ ZIP CODE: ____________________________

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: ______________________________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE: __________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________

THIS PAYMENT SHEET MUST BE FAXED TO 734.794.8460

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