NY-Sun Solar Powering New York ysunany.9ov New York State Unified Solar Permit Expedited Solar Permit Process for Small-Scale Roof-Mounted Residential and Commercial Solar Electric Requirements for Application Submittal - Part A For usel ina all New' York State counties with thee exception ofA Nassau County and Suffolk County. The expedited solar permitting process uses a unified permit across Acombined building and electrical permit for a grid-tied solar electric system will be issued pending proper completion of forms, submission ofa approved plans and approval by municipality. All applicants must submit: Solar Electric Systems Eligibility Checklist - PARTB participating municipalities in New York State. 1. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale 2. set of plans that include: Site Plan showing location of major components of solar system and other equipment on roof or legal accessory structure. This plan should represent relative location of components at site, including, but not limited to, location of array, existing electrical service location, utility meter, inverter location, system orientation andi tilt angle. This plan should show access and pathways that are compliant with New York State Fire Code, ifa applicable. One-Line or 3-Line Electrical Diagram as required by: Specification Sheets for all manufactured components. If these sheets are available electronically, a web address will be accepted in place of an attachment, at the discretion of the municipality. All diagrams and plans must be prepared by a PE or RA: as required by New York State law and include the following: (a) Project address, section, block and lot number of the property; (b) Owner's name, address and phone number; (c) Name, address and phone number of the person preparing the plans; and (d) System capacity in kW-DC. 3. Unified Solar Permit for Small-Scale Solar Electric Systems Application- PARTC 4. Permit Fee Amount Permit Review and Inspection Timeline Permit determinations will bei issued within 14 calendar days upon reciept of complete and accurate applications. The municipality will provide feedback within 7 calendar days of receiving incomplete or inaccurate applications. If an inspection isr required, as single inspection should be: sufficient and will be provided within 7 calendar days of inspection request. The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun initiative. NY WORKS inEuegy NewYorkPower Authority Generatingmore thanelectricity LONG PSEGI ISLAND ergy. Innovation. Solutions. nyserda NY-Sun Solar Powering New York ysun-ny.gov Eligibility Checklist - Part B To determine if you are eligible for the expedited permitting process, answer the questions below. Yes a No 2. Solar installation is not subject to review by an Architectural or Historical Review Board. Yes ONo 3. Solar installation does not need a zoning variance or special use permit/conditional use permit. Yes a No 4. Solar installation is to be mounted on a permitted roof structure of al building, or on al legal accessory Yes a No 1. Solar installation has ar rated capacity of 12 kW or less. structure. If on al legal accessory structure, a diagram showing existing electrical connection to structure is attached. Yes D No 5. Solar installation is compliant with all applicable electrical and building codes. Yes a No 6. Solar installation is compliant with New York State Fire Code. Yes a No 7.7 The Solar Installation Contractor complies with all licensing and other requirements of the jurisdiction Yes 0 No 8. The proposed equipment is permitted by code and equipment meets all relevant certification standards. Yes a No 9. The solar electric system and all components will bei installed per the manufacturer's specifications. Yes ONo 10. The project will comply with adopted National Electrical Codee requirements. Yes or No 11. The roof has no more than a single layer of roof covering (n addition to the solar equipment). J Yes ONo 12. The system is to be mounted parallel to the roof surface, or tilted with no more than Yes a No 13. The system will have a distributed weight of less than 5 pounds per square foot and Ify you answered "No" to any of Questions 1-10, you are not eligible to participate ini the expedited permitting process and must go through the standard permitting process dictated byt the municipality. If you answered "No" to any of Questions 11-13, in order to use this form, in addition to other New York State PA or RAI requirements, you must provide al letter from al Professional Engineer or Registered Architect certifying that the existing structure can support the addi- tional weight and wind loads of thes solar electric system. If you answered "Yes" to all of the above questions, please sign below to affirm that all answers are correct, and you have met all the conditions and requirements to participate in this and the State. an 181 inch gapl between the module frame and the roof surface. less than 45 pounds per attachment point to roof. expedited process. Property Owner's Signature Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date Date The NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun initiative. NY WORKS f Euengy NewYorkPower Authority Generatingmore thanelectricity LONG PSEG ISLAND rgy. Innovation.s nyserda NY-Sun Solar Powering NewYork -sun.ny.gov Application - Part C 1.Property Owner: Property Owner's Name Property Address Section 2. Existing Use: Phone Email Block Lot Number Single Family 02-41 Family a Commercial Other. 3. Provide the total system capacity rating (sum of all panels) Solar Electric System: kW-DC 4. Solar Installation Contractor and Electrician: Installer Business Name Installer Business Address Installer Contact Name Installer License Number(s) Electrician Business Name Installer Phone Number Installer Email Electrician License Number 5.' What is the existing roofing material? 6. Provide method and type of weatherproofing for roof penetrations (i.e., flashing, caulk). 7. Is the mounting structure an engineered product designed to mount solar electric modules? D Yes ar No Ifno, provide details of structural attachment in al letter certified by a design professional. Thel NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New' Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun initiative. continued> NY WORKS Euegy New/orkPower Authorify Generatingmore LONG PSEG ISLAND nyserda Innovation. Solucions. thanelectricity NY-Sun Solar Powering New York -sun.ny.gov Application - Part C (continued) 8.1 For manufactured mounting systems, provide the following information about the mounting system: a. Mounting System Manufacturer b. Product Name and Model Number c.7 Total Weight of Solar Electric Modules and Rails. d. Total Number of Attachment Points e.V Weight per Attachment Point (C+ d). Ibs. Jbs. f.M Maximum Spacing Between Attachment Points on a Rail g. Total Surface Area of Solar Electric Modules (square feet). h. Distributed Weight of Solar Electric Module on Roof (c+ g). 9. Indicate quantity, brand, make and model of the: jnches ft2 Jbs./ft2 (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed) Inverter(s): Quantity Modules: Quantity Make Make Model Model Please sign! below to affirm that all answers are correct andi that you have met all the conditions and requirements to participate ini this expedited process. Property Owner's Signature Solar Installation Contractor Signature Date Date Thel NY-Sun Initiative, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth of the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New' Yorkers. Visit ny-sun.ny.gov for more information on the NY-Sun initiative. NY WORKS Enengs GEMHImSUNpom-na 10/14 NeworkPower Authorify Gensratingmore thanelectricity LONG PSEG ISLAND Solucions. nyserda