1. DATE: 7.24.2019
DRAWN BY: CARSON BUNNELL
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ENERGY ANALYSIS AND PROGRESS INSPECTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR TAX ABATEMENTS
APPLICATION TYPE: ALT-2
SCOPE OF WORK: SOLAR ELECTRICAL ARRAY
INSTALLATION
CLIMATE ZONE: 4A (RESIDENTIAL)
2016 NYCECC CHAPTER 4
(RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY)
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF AND PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT, ALL WORK UNDER THIS APPLICATION IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NYCECC (SECTION 101.5.2).
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ANCHOR SOLAR ELECTRIC SUPPORTING STRUCTURE TO BUILDING STRUCTURE BY
SCREWING TO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.
PROPOSED VALUE
SEALING ALL OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS AS
PRESCRIBIED IN SECTION ECC 402.4.1 AND ECC
TABLE 402.4.1.1.
PRESCRIPTIVE VALUE AND CITATION
CAULKING, GASKETING, WEATHERSTRIPPING OR
OTHER MATERIAL ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
ECC 402.4.1.1 AND TABLE R405.2(1) FOR CEILINGS
AND ATTICS.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
*SEE SHEET INDEX ON COVER SHEET
INSPECTION/ TEST (AIR SEALING AND INSULATION - VISUAL)
TR8/ IA6 - OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS IN THE BUILDING ENVELOPE, INCLUDING
SITE-BUILT FENESTRATION AND DOORS, SHALL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED TO VERIFY
THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY SEALED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 402.4.1 AND TABLE
402.4.1.1. (RESPONSIBLE PARTY - NARESH K MAHANGU, PE)
FREQUENCY (MINIMUM)
AS REQUIRED DURING ENVELOPE
CONSTRUCTION
REFERENCE STANDARD
APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS; ASTM
E283; ASTM E84; RCNYS
ECC OR OTHER CITATION
402.4.1.
402.4.2.1.1.
TENANT SAFETY:
1. EGRESS - WE DO NOT PLAN TO BLOCK EGRESS TO THE HOUSE.
WE WILL SET UP A SAFETY ZONE AROUND THE HOUSE AND WE
WILL PLACE A HARD HAT BY THE DOOR. IF ANY CUSTOMERS
NEED TO GO IN AND OUT OF THE HOUSE, WE WILL REQUEST
THEY WEAR THE PROVIDED HARD HAT AND WE WILL ESCORT
THEM WHILE THEY ARE IN THE SAFETY ZONE. WORK RIGHT
ABOVE THE DOOR WILL BE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED WHILE
CUSTOMERS ARE WALKING.
2. FIRE SAFETY - OUR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH KIDDIE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS IN CASE OF SMALL FIRES. ON TOP OF THAT, WE
HAVE PROTOCOLS FOR CALLING EMERGENCY TEAMS AND OUR
TECHNICIANS EVACUATING THE PREMISES IF FIRES ARE MORE
THAN A SMALL FIRE.
3. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - WE TAKE ALL CONSTRUCTION TRASH
BACK WITH US. TO MINIMIZE CONSTRUCTION NOISE ISSUES, WE
START WORK AT 8 AM AND END BY 6 PM.
3.1. LEAD AND ASBESTOS - IF WE RUN INTO LEAD OR ASBESTOS
WHEN WE FIRST ASSESS THE PROPERTY, WE HIRE A
CONTRACTOR TO REMOVE IT. WE DO NOT PUT OUR
TECHNICIANS TO WORK UNTIL AFTER THE LEAD AND ASBESTOS
CONCERNS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.
4. COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING STANDARDS - MOST OF OUR WORK
IS ON THE ROOF, WITH SOME ELECTRICAL WORK INSIDE. WE
WILL SET UP SAFETY ZONES AROUND THE AREA WHERE WE
WILL PERFORM THE ELECTRICAL WORK. WHILE WE ARE
WORKING, THESE AREAS WILL BE OFF LIMITS TO THE
CUSTOMER.
5. STRUCTURAL SAFETY - WE WILL NOT DO ANY WORK THAT WILL
COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF THE HOUSE.
6. NOISE RESTRICTIONS - WE WILL WORK ONLY BETWEEN 8 AM
AND 6 PM. OUR NOISIEST TOOL IS A BIG HAMMER DRILL THAT IF
USED WILL ONLY BE USED FOR AN HOUR AT MOST.
7. MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL SERVICES - WE DO NOT CUT HEAT, HOT
WATER, COLD WATER OR GAS TO THE HOUSE. IN SOME CASES,
WE MAY NEED TO CUT ELECTRICITY FOR A PERIOD OF 2-4
HOURS. THIS IS A NECESSITY FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY
REASONS. WHEN WE CUT POWER TO THE HOUSE WE WILL LET
THE CUSTOMER KNOW AND WORK WITH THEM TO MINIMIZE
DISRUPTIONS.
8. OTHER REQUIREMENTS - LADDER SAFETY IS SOMETHING WE
TAKE VERY SERIOUSLY. WE WILL NOT ALLOW TENANTS OR
HOME OWNERS TO GET ON THE ROOF WHILE WE ARE WORKING
UP THERE.
GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES:
NO ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL WORK REQUIRED AT ROOF FOR SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION AND THE EXISTING ROOF IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING
THE LOADS OF THE SOLAR ELECTRICAL GENERATION SYSTEM. SEE BELOW FOR A SUMMARY OF OUR SYSTEM. SEE S 1.0 & S 2.0 FOR ADDITIONAL
STRUCTURAL DETAILS.
1. THE SOLAR PANELS ARE TO BE MOUNTED TO THE ROOF FRAMING USING THE SFM SYSTEM BY UNIRAC. THE MOUNTING FEET ARE TO BE
SPACED AS SHOWN IN THE DETAILS, AND MUST BE STAGGERED TO ADJACENT FRAMING MEMBERS TO SPREAD OUT THE ADDITIONAL LOAD.
2. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, MOUNTING ANCHORS SHALL BE 5
16" LAG SCREWS WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 1
2" PENETRATION INTO ROOF FRAMING.
3. THE PROPOSED PV SYSTEM ADDS 2.6 psf TO THE ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM.
4. ROOF LIVE LOAD = 20 psf TYPICAL, 0 psf UNDER NEW PV SYSTEM.
5. GROUND SNOW LOAD = 30 psf
6. WIND SPEED = 130 mph
7. EXPOSURE CATEGORY = B
GOVERNING CODES
ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING CODES
1. 2011 NYC ELECTRICAL CODE
2. 2016 NYC ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2.1. SECTION 101
3. 2014 NYC CONSTRUCTION CODE
3.1. BUILDING CODE
3.2. MECHANICAL CODE
3.3. PLUMBING CODE
4. 2014 FDNY FIRE CODE
5. 2014 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
5.1. SECTION 28-101.4.3
6. ANY OTHER LOCAL AMENDMENTS
SCOPE OF WORK:
SOLELY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SOLAR ELECTRONIC GENERATING SYSTEM. ALL OTHER WORK IS NOT TO BE RELIED UPON AS BEING APPROVED AND/OR PERMITTED BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS.
FIRE CODE NOTE: PER FC 512.4.2 AND FC 504.4.7:
ALL CONDUITS AND PIPING INSTALLATIONS WILL BE COLOR-CODED WITH CONTINUOUS, DURABLE AND WATERPROOF REFLECTIVE OR LUMINESCENT MARKINGS AS FOLLOWS AND CONTINUOUSLY LABELED IN AN
APPROVED MANNER TO INDICATE ITS CONTENTS:
1. HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING - RED
2. LOW VOLTAGE WIRING - ORANGE ITEMS 3., 4., AND 5 ARE FOR GAS AND FUEL OIL PIPING.
NYCECC NOTES:
1. THE SOLAR ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE SOLAR ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM THAT IS A
COMPONENT OF PARTS OF AN NON-SOLAR ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEM OR THAT USES ANY SORT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITY OR EQUIPMENT AS A STORAGE MEDIUM.
2. THERE ARE NO TREES ON OR NEAR THE SUBJECT PARCEL THAT WILL BLOCK THE SOLAR PANELS, OR WITHIN THE HAZARD AREA.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL/ PROGRESS INSPECTIONS (TR1)
STRUCTURAL STABILITY - EXISTING BUILDINGS (BC 1704.20.1)
FIRE-RESISTANT PENETRATIONS AND JOINTS (BC 1704.27)
ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS (BC 110.3.5)
FINAL INSPECTION ( 28-116.2.4.2, BC 110.5, DIRECTIVE 14 OF 1975, AND 1 RCNY SEC.101-10)
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
................................................................................NARESH K MAHANGU, PE
......................................................................................NARESH K MAHANGU, PE
......................................................................NARESH K MAHANGU, PE
.............................NARESH K MAHANGU, PE
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
PV SYSTEM SIZE - 5.120kW DC | 3.680kW AC
PV INTERCONNECTION METHOD -
PV MODULE - (16) Hanwha Solar: Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5 320w
PV MODULE DIMENSIONS - (L/W/H) 66.34"/ 39.37"/ 1.26"
MICRO-INVERTER*- (16) ENPHASE ENERGY IQ6-60-2-US *MOUNTED TO THE BACK OF MODULES
EXISTING INTERIOR ELECTRICAL PANEL LOCATIONS - SEE A 100, A 101, A 102
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GENERAL ELECTRICAL NOTES:
ALL WIRING MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED BY DEVICES OR MECHANICAL MEANS
DESIGNED AND LISTED FOR SUCH USE. FOR ROOF-MOUNTED SYSTEMS, WIRING MUST
BE PERMANENTLY AND COMPLETELY HELD OFF OF THE ROOF SURFACE.
1. ANY CODE VIOLATIONS EVIDENT IN THE INTERCONNECTION PANEL WILL BE
CORRECTED ON INSTALLATION.
2. SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT CODE
3. RAPID SHUTDOWN INITIATION TAKES PLACE AT THE AC DISCONNECT. RAPID
SHUTDOWN COMMENCES UPON LOSS OF UTILITY SOURCE VOLTAGE.
4. SEE *E-100 AND *E-101 FOR DIAGRAMS, CALCULATIONS, SCHEDULE AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
SHEET INDEX:
T 001 - COVER SHEET
A 100 - PLOT PLAN
A 101 - SITE PLAN
A 102 - FLOOR PLAN
A 200 - ELEVATION(S)
A 300 - MOUNT DETAILS
A 400 - WARNING LABELS
A 500 - WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
E 100 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
E 101 - ELECTRICAL NOTES
SUPPLY TAP
2. N
PLOT PLAN
SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0"
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PLOT LEGEND
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16 NEW HANWHA SOLAR: Q.PEAK DUO
BLK-G5 320W MODULES, WITH
IQ6-60-2-US INVERTERS
LOT SIZE: 0.046 ACRES
BLOCK NUMBER: 7904
LOT NUMBER: 72
ZONE: R3-2
COMMERCIAL OVERLAY: N/A
EXISTING 2 STORY HOME
BUILDING CLASS: 1-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL Attached
BUILDING HEIGHT: 0'-0"
FLOOD EVACUATION ZONE: 3
N
EXISTING EXTERIOR UTILITY METER
PROPOSED LOCATION OF DEDICATED PV
COMBINER PANEL(S) & AC DISCONNECT(S)
PROPERTY LINE
FENCE LINE
DRIVEWAY
30'-0"
MIN. REAR YARD
15'-0"
MIN. FRONT YARD
N
100'-0"
20'-6"
ADJACENT STRUCTURE
DRIVEWAY
MAIN HOME
GARAGE
3. N
SITE PLAN
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
MC
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SYSTEM LEGEND
M
AC
C
EXISTING INTERIOR MAIN SERVICE PANEL(S) &
POINT OF INTERCONNECTION. TIED TO UTILITY
METER(S). (*SEE A-102 FOR DETAILS)
NEW PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT(S) (RSD).
LOCATED WITHIN 10' OF MSP.
NEW DEDICATED PV SYSTEM COMBINER PANEL(S).
16 NEW HANWHA SOLAR: Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5
320W MODULES
NEW ENPHASE ENERGY IQ6-60-2-US INVERTERS,
MOUNTED ON THE BACK OF EACH MODULE.
PV SYSTEM SIZE:
NEW 5.120kW DC | 3.680kW AC
NEW PV CONDUIT RUN.*SEE EE1.0 CONDUIT SCHEDULE
= EXTERIOR RUN = ATTIC RUN
ALL CONDUITS AND PIPING INSTALLATIONS WILL BE
COLOR-CODED WITH CONTINUOUS, DURABLE AND
WATERPROOF REFLECTIVE OR LUMINESCENT
MARKINGS AS FOLLOWS AND CONTINUOUSLY LABELED
IN AN APPROVED MANNER TO INDICATE ITS CONTENTS:
1. HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING - RED
2. LOW VOLTAGE WIRING - ORANGE
*ITEMS 3., 4., AND 5 ARE FOR GAS AND FUEL OIL PIPING.
CLEAR ACCESS
PATHWAY PER
FDNY FC512.3
ROOF RIDGE
PV CIRCUIT(S):
#1) 16 MODULES
ROOF SECTION(S):
1 SLOPE- 40
AZIMUTH- 175.66
MATERIAL- COMPOSITION SHINGLE
2 SLOPE- 40
AZIMUTH- 355.66
MATERIAL- COMPOSITION SHINGLE
FRONT
A 200
SIDE
A 201
NEW JUNCTION BOX. (MOUNTED WITH SOLADECK)
3'-0"
3'-0"
1
ROOF VENT
ADJACENT BUILDING
4. UP
N
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FLOOR PLAN LEGEND
STAIRWAY
EXISTING
BASEMENT LEVEL
M1
LOCATION OF UTILITY METER #9516279.
POINT OF INTERCONNECT AT EXISTING
INTERIOR MAIN SERVICE PANEL.
PROPOSED CONDUIT
M1
AC
C
AC
C
1 STAND-ALONE UTILITY METER #9516279.
DOOR
NEW PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT(S) (RSD).
NEW DEDICATED PV SYSTEM COMBINER PANEL(S).
FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
1
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ELEVATION LEGEND
*SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION COMPLIES WITH
NYC ZONING RESOLUTION 23-62(m)
(16 TOTAL) PV SOLAR MODULES TO BE
INSTALLED A MAX. 6" PARALLEL TO
ROOF SURFACE.
WINDOW(S)
ROOF MATERIAL:COMPOSITION SHINGLE
EXISTING METER(S)
PROPOSED LOCATION OF
DEDICATED PV COMBINER PANEL(S)
PROPOSED LOCTION OF AC
DISCONNECT(S)
6'-7"
MAX. ALLOWABLE
PV EQUIPMENT HEIGHT
20'-11"
PERIMETERWALLHEIGHT
21'-0"
MAX.ALLOWABLEPERIMETERWALLHEIGHT
27'-4"
SOLARPVMODULEHEIGHT
29'-3"
BUILDINGHEIGHT
35'-0"
MAX.ALLOWABLEBUILDINGHEIGHT
12
10
FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
DOOR
ADJACENT BUILDING
SKY EXPOSURE PLANE
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ELEVATION LEGEND
*SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION COMPLIES WITH
NYC ZONING RESOLUTION 23-62(m)
(16 TOTAL) PV SOLAR MODULES TO BE
INSTALLED A MAX. 6" PARALLEL TO
ROOF SURFACE.
WINDOW(S)
ROOF MATERIAL:COMPOSITION SHINGLE
EXISTING METER(S)
PROPOSED LOCATION OF
DEDICATED PV COMBINER PANEL(S)
PROPOSED LOCTION OF AC
DISCONNECT(S)
SKY EXPOSURE PLANE
4'-5"
MAX. ALLOWABLE
PV EQUIPMENT HEIGHT
20'-11"
PERIMETERWALLHEIGHT
21'-0"
MAX.ALLOWABLEPERIMETERWALLHEIGHT
27'-4"
SOLARPVMODULEHEIGHT
29'-3"
BUILDINGHEIGHT
35'-0"
MAX.ALLOWABLEBUILDINGHEIGHT
ROOF VENT
STAIRS WITH RAILING
10:12 SLOPE
SIDE ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
7. 5/16"Ø LAG SCREW
PER MFR.
FLASHING
MODULE
38"
38"
35mm PROFILE
40mm PROFILE
3
5
5/16"Ø LAG SCREW
PER MFR.
COUPLING
CLAMP + ATTACHMENT
COUPLING
CLAMP + ATTACHMENT
MODULE
MODULE
RAFTER
RAFTER
SFM 9" SPLICE
SFM 9" ATTACHED SPLICE
SFM 3"
TRIMRAIL
TRIMRAIL SPLICE
TRIMRAIL ROOF ATTACHMENT, SEE TABLE
5/16"Ø LAG SCREW
PER MFR.
MODULE
COUPLING
RAFTER
CLAMP
CANTILEVER L/3 OR LESS
6" MAX
2 1/2" MIN
1
UNIRAC SFM MOUNT
NOT TO SCALE
2
SFM 9" SPLICE
NOT TO SCALE
3
SFM TRIMRAIL
NOT TO SCALE4
PV SYSTEM MOUNTING DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
5
MODULES IN PORTRAIT/ LANDSCAPE
NOT TO SCALE
6
SFM LAYOUT
NOT TO SCALE
7
ILSCO SGB-4 GROUNDING LUG
NOT TO SCALE
EPDM BONDED
WASHER FORMS
WATERTIGHT SEAL
WATERPROOFING SEALANT
LANDSCAPE=MAX 48" (4'-0"')
PORTRAIT=MAX 48" (4'-0")
MOUNT DETAILS
SCALE: NOT TO SCALE
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MOUNT/RACKING LEGEND
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