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CITY O F EV ERETT <br /> EVERETT Perm it Services <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> WASH IN G IDN STATE RESIDENTIAL PH O ID VO LTA IC REQUIREMENTS <br /> The following checklist item sare to determ he applicability for the Residential Photovoltaic Perm t and plan <br /> review exemption. <br /> BULDNGCHICKIST <br /> DETERMINE IF YO UR PROJECT Q 11ALIFIES FO RBUILDING PLAN REVIEW EXEM PTIO N <br /> • If you answer yes to all of the below questions, the project qualifies for a Residential <br /> Photovoltaic Perm t without full building plan review. <br /> • If you answer no to any of the below questions, please apply for a Building Perm t(subtype <br /> other and subm t full building plans for review. Y ES NO <br /> 1. PV system is designed and proposed for a detached one- or two-fam iy dwelling or townhouse <br /> not m are than three stories above grade or detached accessory structure that is code com pliant to ® ❑ <br /> setbacks and height, or code allows expansion of nonconform ty for solar modules. [IRC 101.2] <br /> 2. M odules on pitched roofs do not exceed the highest point of the roof unless approved by the ® ❑ <br /> local jurisdiction. <br /> 3. Rooftop is made from lightweight material such as a single layer of com position shingles, m etal ® ❑ <br /> roofing, lightweight masonry, or cedar shingles. <br /> 4. The installation shall com ply with the m anufacturer's instructions. [IRC M 2302.21 0 ❑ <br /> 5. The installation shall m eet the requirem ants of NFPA 70 National Electric Code, and all required <br /> electrical perm t(s) m ust be obtained from the Authority having Jurisdiction to adm hister the © ❑ <br /> electrical code. IRC M 2302.2 <br /> 6. The installation shall m eet the requirem ants of the International Fire Code as am Ended by WA © ❑ <br /> State. [IRC M 2302.2] <br /> 7. The PV system is designed for the wind speed of the local area and will be installed per the ® ❑ <br /> m anufacturer's specifications. [IRC M 2302.2.1(1)] <br /> 8. The ground snow load does not exceed 70 pounds per square foot. [IRC M 2302.2.1(1)] ❑ <br /> 9. The total dead load of m odules, supports, m ountings, raceways, and all other appurtenances <br /> weigh no m are than four pounds per square foot. [IRC M 2302.2.1(3)]. Enter total dead load of ❑ <br /> system Ibs/sq.ft. : 2.2 <br /> 10. To address uplift, m odules are m cunted no higher than 18" above the surface of the roofing to y ❑ <br /> which they are affixed. [IRC M 2302.2.1(4)] �I <br /> 11. Supports for solar m odules are installed to spread the dead load across as m any roof-framing ❑ <br /> m all bars as needed to ensure that no point load exceeds fifty (50) pounds. [IRC M 2302.2.1(5)] <br /> 12. The photovoltaic modules and supporting structure shall be constructed of noncombustible <br /> m aterials or fire-retardant treated wood equivalent to that required for the roof construction. [IRC ® ❑ <br /> M 2302.2.1] <br /> 13. Roof and wall penetrations shall be flashed and sealed to prevent entry of water, rodents, and © ❑ <br /> insects. [IRC M 2302.2.2] <br /> 14. PV modules are listed and labeled with a fire classification in accordance with UL 1703. [IRC © ❑ <br /> M 2302.2.3] <br /> Com m eats: <br /> O3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O Perm tServices@ everettwa.gov <br /> Everett,WA98201 Sam 12pm,1pm 3pm everettwa.gov/perm is <br /> age 1 of 2 <br />