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BLD2022-0961_Other_7.19.2022_12.03.01_PM_2998247A i O OF ED& city of edmonds development information InC. togao Residential Solar Permit Submittal Requirements PERMIT REQUIRED: A building permit is required for the installation or replacement of solar/photovoltaic (PV) systems, including rooftop arrays, ground -mounted arrays and PV water heaters. An electrical permit is required from the State Department of Labor & Industries. Single family residence rooftop installations meeting the criteria in the attached checklist are eligible to obtain a building permit online through the city's website or over-the-counter at the permit center in city hall. CODES: International Residential Code (Current Edition) International Building Code (Current Edition) International Fire Code (Current Edition) National Electrical Code (Current Edition) FEE: Building permits for residential rooftop installations meeting the criteria in the attached checklist are $135. Building permits for other installations are based on size and type of equipment or appliance. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PV (OTHER THAN ONLINE OR OVER-THE-COUNTER PERMITS): 1) Permit Application Form A 2) Site Plan showing location of house and array/equipment on lot, with setback dimensions to property lines. 3) Roof plan showing the array. 4) Manufacturer specifications for the PV panels and mounting hardware. Include the weight of the equipment. 5) For rooftop systems not conforming to all of the criteria in the attached checklist, provide a roof framing plan and either: a) Structural calculations by a WA state licensed engineer or other competent person showing the adequacy of the existing roof structure to support the additional load, or b) Documentation showing that the roof structure was substantially overbuilt compared to prescriptive code requirements. 6) For ground mounted systems provide structural calculations by a WA state licensed engineer or other competent person showing how the structure meets wind design requirements for the structure and footings. Note that ground mounted equipment greater than 36" in height must adhere to minimum required property line setbacks of the applicable zoning district. NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDOUT IS TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC IN COMPLYING WITH DETAILED PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. IT IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST OF PERMIT OR CODE REQUIREMENTS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW THE SUBMITTAL FOR COMPLETENESS AND APPLICABILITY TO OTHER CODES. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY FOR REVIEW. Created June 2013 2 l i o EXPEDITED PERMITTING CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENTIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS: ROOFTOP MOUNTED TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT O Project Information Project Applicant: A AND R SOLAR SPC Applicant Contact Info: Email: permits@a-rsolar.com Phone: 206-707-9937 office Site Owner Name: Diane Robinson Project Address: 622 7th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020 PV system description: Installing PV system on rooftop of SFR. ©Determine if your project is eligible for an online or over-the-counter (OTC permit. (Check all that apply.) Yes No 1. PV system is designed and proposed for a detached single-family house. ❑✓ ❑ 2. PV system is designed for rooftop of a house in general compliance with applicable codes. ❑✓ ❑ 3. Mounting system is engineered and designed for PV. ❑✓ ❑ 4. Rooftop is made from lightweight material such as shingles. ❑✓ ❑ 5. PV system will be permitted and pre -approved by Labor and Industries Electrical Division. ❑✓ ❑ 6. To address uplift, panels are mounted no higher than 18" above the surface of the roofing to which they are affixed. Except for flat roofs, no portion of the system may exceed the highest ❑✓ ❑ point of the roof. 7. Total dead load of panels, supports, mountings, raceways, and all other appurtenances weight ✓❑ ❑ no more 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 8. Supports for solar panels are installed to spread the dead load across as many roof -framing ❑ ❑ members as needed to ensure that no point loads in excess of fifty (50) pounds are created. 9. Attachment to the roof is specified by the mounting system manufacturer. ❑✓ ❑ 10. One of the following fire safety features will be implemented. If YES, indicate which: ❑✓ ❑ ❑ Dwelling fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with IFC 903.3.1.3. ❑✓ At least one 3' path is provided from roof gutter to ridge for firefighter access. 11. Home is code compliant to setbacks and height, or code allows expansion of nonconformity ❑ for solar panels. 12. Panels are mounted no higher than the roof ridge or apex of roof (applies only to pitched ❑✓ ❑ roofs). Comments: ❑✓ By checking this box, I certify that all of the information provided on this form is correct. If you answered yes to all of the above questions, your PV installation is eligible for an online or over-the-counter building permit. To apply online please visit the City of Edmonds website, or you may bring this completed form to our permit center at City Hall for an OTC permit. TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF Project is eligible for online or OTC building permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No Staff Initials: Date: Created June 2013