Solar Permit Application Packet - Pennsylvania Municipal Code
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1. Chambersburg Office 405 Wayne Ave Chambersburg PA 17201 Phone 717 496 4996 MUNICIPAL Bedford Office 125 S Richard Street Suite 102 Bedford PA 15522 Phone 814 310 2326 CODE Somerset Office 318 Georgian Place Somerset PA 15501 Phone 814 444 6112 ALLIANCE Inc Email pmca pacodealliance com _ Website http pacodealliance com Requirement checklist to obtain a building permit for a RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PANEL C 2 Completed copies of the two page application must be legible and signed LJ Land Use Permit Signed approved by the Municipality L 2 sets of framing plans e A Porch Roof associated with a Manufactured Dwelling may bear no weight on the Dwelling itself The Roof must be self supporting C 2 copies of site plans include all existing structures proposed structure and their distances to all lot lines 2 copies of the Manufacturers Specifications LJ 2 copies of the House Roof Specifications L Copy of the Contractors Certificate of Liability Insurance if contracting out the work OR If doing the work yourself submit a signed Workers Compensation Certificate of Liability L Driving directions from a known landmark or intersection K After submitting all required documents your application will be reviewed v PMCA will contact you to let you know if your application has been approved or denied sS When the project is approved you will be notified the Building Permitis ready Prior t2. Workman s Compensation Insurance _ Provided _ On Record Exempt PA Home Improvement Contr Reg 6 PROJECT DETAILS Trades _ Building _ Electrical Work _ Plumbing Work _ Mechanical Work HVAC _ Fire Suppression Fire Alarm System Heat Source if applicable Fuel Type Foundation Type _ Crawispace _ Foundation _ SlabatGrade Piers LI Other 7 SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION Please list subcontractors for major trades Use additional sheet s if needed Additional sheet s attached Contractor Address Phone No PaHIC Contractor Address Phone No PaHIC Contractor Address Phone No PaHIC Contractor Address Phone No PaHIC Contractor Address Phone No PaHIC For official use only 9 OFFICE INFORMATION APPLICATION FEE S ee nare ISSUANCE DATE N EEIN PERMIT FEE ee Ee PROTO EXPIRATION DATE DARRE Lods INSPECTION FEES EXTENSION DATE TOTAL FEES RO See ey Se APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Page 2 of 2 Required Documents for Solar Photovoltaic Systems Permitting Completed application for a building permit and two 2 copies of the following documents 1 Location floor and site plans Site plan must show septic system location and all buried utilities 2 Detailed System Diagram of all the system components highlighting system grounding and bonding 3 Basic Line Drawing t
3. red background with white lettering Printed material shall be resistant to fading per UL 969 and NEC Article 690 Page 2 of 2 DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE LOCATION Please give directions to the work site from a known landmark and or intersection Use a directional drawing also in the space provided below if that would assist Applicant Phone Site Street Address Directions Use this space if needed to further clarify the site location Please Note Inspectors cannot inspect what they cannot find Be certain the directions are clear Use Road or Street names distances between turn offs and the direction of that travel North South East or West Landmarks are very helpful Chambersburg Office 405 Wayne Ave Chambersburg PA 17201 Phone 717 496 4996 MUNICIPAL Bedford Office 125 S Richard Street Suite 102 Bedford PA 15522 Phone 814 310 2326 Somerset Office 318 Georgian Place Somerset PA 15501 Phone 814 444 6112 ALLIANCE inc Email pmca pacodealliance com Website http pacodealliance com When applying for a building permit you need the following e Fill out the appropriate application answering all question applicable to your job Application must be legible and signed 2 copies e A Site Plan showing the location of the existing improvements structures on your property and approx distances to all property lines well septic system driveway etc Also show the location of the proposed cons
4. facturer amp Model 1 Photovoltaic Panel 2 RatedPower PMax 222222 Watts 3 Open Circuit Voltage Voc 222222 VDC 4 ShortCircuit Isc Amps DC 5 Maximum Voltage Vpmax 222 VDC 6 MaximumCurrent Ilpmax 222 Amps DC 7 Inverter Model Module Configuration 1 No of Modules in Series 2 No of Strings in Parallel 3 Total Rated Power of System STC 2222 4 DC Grounding Electrode Conductor _________ AWG _ ooo NEC Sec 690 47 c 2 5 AC Grounding Electrode Conductor AWG _ _ NEC Sec 690 47 c 2 6 C Yes _ No Yes _ No Yes _ No Yes _ No Yes _ No Attach PV module inverter and mounting system cut sheets Checklist for PV System Plan Check Yes L No L Yes L No Yes L No L Yes L No Yes L No Yes L No Yes L No Is a basic site diagram provided showing location of structure and equipment Is the array configuration shown Is the array wiring identified Is the combiner junction box identified Is the AC DC disconnect box identified Is the equipment grounding specified Is the conduit size from the array to the power source identified Are cut sheets provided for the PV modules Are cut sheets provided for the mounting hardware Are cut sheets provided for the Inverter Is the system user s manual available to property owner Does the roof appear to be in good condition Special Signage is required for Solar PV Systems Permanently affixed labels shall have a
5. hat shows all the devices on the system including the solar module DC disconnect inverter sub panels AC disconnect main service meter and wire sizes and connections Specify manufacturer model numbers and ratings Show specific locations and labels used for compliance with NEC 690 and UL 969 PV Module Label and Listing Specs Inverter Label and Listing Specs Rack Label and Listing Specs Rack Mounting Details and Calcs Ground Mounted Systems Battery Storage Location and Venting if applicable r S a Worksheet Information Any proposed supply side connection will not be approved if it is considered a violation of the UL listing of the equipment Provide complete information of method of supply side connection if proposed Point of Connection EXAMPLE 1 Service Panel Rating in Amperes 222222 125A 2 Service Busbar Rating in Amperes ______ 22222 125A 3 120 of Busbar Rating _____ 22222 125A x 1 2 150A 4 Main Panel Breaker Rating ____ 22222 100A 5 Maximum Allowed PV Breaker 222222 150A 100A 50A 6 BackfedPVBreakerinAmperes eee 25A 25A lt 50A Roof Design 1 Approximate Age ofRoof 2 Roofing Type _ Comp Shingle _ Tile _ Shake _ Metal 3 RafterSize X Inches 4 Rafter Spacing L 16 o c L 24 0 c _ Other Truss Rafters that are over Spanned or if the array is over 5 lbs psf design by a licensed professional may be required Page lof2 PV System Components Per Module Manu
6. nd you may incur additional costs due to extra trip s by the inspector v Checklist for the Site Plan to be provided with the Building Application 1 Site plans are essential and must be clearly legible and reproducible regardless of the reason for requesting the permit 2 Usean 8 X 11 sheet of paper at minimum 3 After locating all the structures on your property show distances in feet to the lot lines and between the structures Provide dimensions of the property getting the proposed improvement o Drawing of approx property layout Can use hand drawing photocopy of survey etc o Acreage Refer to deed or survey drawing o Approx boundary dimensions Can be from the deed field measurement or a survey drawing o Parcel Number Not mandatory obtained from deed or property tax notice Existing Buildings Structures with Corresponding Dimensions o Houses o Deck Patios o Sheds o Other buildings or structures on the property o Barns o Location of on lot well and septic IF o Swimming Pools applicable Proposed Improvement s o Proposed Structure Dimensions House Shed Barn Addition Deck etc o Location of Proposed Driveway and Sidewalk Z00 SAMPLE SITE PLAN gt a N L Ss wi DRI Revised 05 24 15 PMCA
7. o obtaining the building permit all charges i e administrative inspections fees must be paid sS Be advised additional fees may be applied throughout the project for failed or missed inspections Chambersburg Office 405 Wayne Ave Chambersburg PA 17201 Phone 717 496 4996 MUNICIPAL Bedford Office 125 S Richard Street Suite 102 Bedford PA 15522 Phone 814 310 2326 CODE Somerset Office 318 Georgian Place Somerset PA 15501 Phone 814 444 6112 ALLIANCE inc Email pmca pacodealliance com Website htto pacodealliance com APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT USE CERTIFICATE Applicable Codes 2009 IBC IRC 2012 IBC Chapter 11 2009 ICC A11 7 1 Please print legibly failure to do so may result in a denial delay or rejection of this application Permit Application Date 1 PROPERTY SITE INFORMATION WGK 2 cect cee cA ce ens oe eee eee et de eee ee EE Tax Map __ Site Addresse aer ea te a a e a SoA a e ee A ParcelNo Municipality County Use Permit No Use _ Single Family Dwelling Duplex _ Multi Family _ New Manufactured Home _ Relocated Manufactured Home C Commercial _ Other Floodplain present C Yes C No Improvement Type C New Addition Alteration _ Repair Replacement _ Relocation _ Other 2 BUILDING OWNER S INFORMATION FirstName Mi Last Name Phone No Street Address City State Zip 3 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Provide below description of Wo
8. rk Also provide details on plot plan Show all improvements on lot amp approx distances to lot lines Total Lot Area Acres Sq Ft ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION ICC Construction Type ESTIMATED START DATE l l ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE l l 4 CERTIFICATION certify that am the owner of record or that have been authorized by the owner of record to submit this application and that the work described has been authorized by the owner of record understand and assume responsibility for the establishment of official property lines for required setbacks prior to the Start of construction and agree to conform to all applicable local state and federal laws governing the execution of this project certify that the Code official or his representative shall have the authority to enter the areas in which this work is being performed at any reasonable hour to enforce the provisions of the Codes governing this project further certify that this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief Ref 18 Pa Cons Stat 4903 APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE l l PRINT NAME legibly Address Phone No Rev 5 15 15 Page 1 of 2 5 CONTRACTOR INFORMATION Please list additional general contractor information on additional sheet s if needed L Additional sheet s attached Name of Contractor Phone No Contractor Street Address City State Zip Person in Charge of Work 22222 Phone No 2 E mail Cell No
9. truction 2 copies e Drawings showing details of the construction you want to do 2 copies e lf you are doing the work please fill out the Workers Comp Cert of Liability OR if you will be contracting out the work PMCA needs a copy of the contractor s certificate of liability insurance e A copy of the signed Land Use Permit from the Municipality Borough or Township After Building Permit Application is submitted e After submitting all required documents your application will be reviewed e PMCA will contact you with an approval or denial e lf approved your permit will be issued and the inspection amp administrative fees are due when you pick up the permit You will also obtain a copy of your original application and stamped set of plans After the Building Permit is issued e The Building Permit placard and municipal placard are to be visible on site at all times during the construction process e To schedule and inspection call the office where your permit was submitted to schedule an inspection Be prepared to have your Permit Number address and type of inspection you are requesting If you call on a work day and provide all the needed information prior to 3 00 p m every effort is made to schedule the inspection for the following work day e The copy of your application and approved plans are to remain on site when the building inspectors come for inspections Be advised we cannot inspect if these are not on site a
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