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CITY OF EVERETT EVERETT Permit Services WASHINGTON WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENTIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC REQUIREMENTS The following checklist items are to determine applicability for the Residential Photovoltaic Permit and plan review exemption. BUILDING CHECKLIST DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTION • If you answer yes to all of the below questions, the project qualifies for a Residential Photovoltaic Permit without full building plan review. • If you answer no to any of the below questions, please apply for a Building Permit (subtype other) and submit full building plans for review. YES NO 1. PV system is designed and proposed for a detached one-or two-family dwelling or townhouse ❑ not more than three stories above grade or detached accessory structure that is code compliant to ❑ setbacks and height, or code allows expansion of nonconformity for solar modules. [IRC 101.2] 2. Modules on pitched roofs do not exceed the highest point of the roof unless approved by the ❑ local jurisdiction. 3. Rooftop is made from lightweight material such as a single layer of composition shingles, metal ❑ roofing, lightweight masonry, or cedar shingles. 4. The installation shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. [IRC M2302.2] ❑ 5. The installation shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70 National Electric Code, and all required ❑ electrical permit(s) must be obtained from the Authority having Jurisdiction to administer the ❑ electrical code. IRC M2302.2 6. The installation shall meet the requirements of the International Fire Code as amended by WA ❑ State. IRC M2302.2 7. The PV system is designed for the wind speed of the local area and will be installed per the ❑ manufacturer's specifications. [IRC M2302.2.1(1)] 8. The ground snow load does not exceed 70 pounds per square foot. [IRC M2302.2.1(1)] ❑ 9. The total dead load of modules, supports, mountings, raceways, and all other appurtenances weigh no more thr2! �Ir pounds per square foot. [IRC M2302.2.1(3)]. Enter total dead load of ❑ system Ibs/s .ft. . 10. To address uplift, modules are mounted no higher than 18" above the surface of the roofing to ❑ which they are affixed. [IRC M2302.2.1(4)] 11. Supports for solar modules are installed to spread the dead load across as many roof-framing ❑ members as needed to ensure that no point load exceeds fifty (50) pounds. [IRC M2302.2.1(5)] 12. The photovoltaic modules and supporting structure shall be constructed of noncombustible ❑ materials or fire-retardant treated wood equivalent to that required for the roof construction. [IRC ❑ M2302.2.1 13. Roof and wall penetrations shall be flashed and sealed to prevent entry of water, rodents, and ✓ ❑ insects. IRC M2302.2.2 14. PV modules are listed and labeled with a fire classification in accordance with UL 1703. [IRC ❑ M2302.2.3 Comments: �} 3200 Cedar Street 425.257.8810 PermitServices@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 8am-12pm, 1pm-3pm everettwa.gov/permits Page 1 of 2