[Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Gloversville 12-27-2016 by Ord. No. 21-2016. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter and the requirements set forth hereinafter are
applicable to residential installations of solar PV systems with a
nameplate DC power output of 25 kilowatts or less.
The following permits are required:
A complete permit application must include the following:
A.
Standard permit application form which includes confirmed eligibility
for the unified solar permitting process. This form can be downloaded
at www.cityofgloversville.com.
B.
Construction documents, with all listed attachments. Samples are
available at www.cityofgloversville.com in "Understanding Solar PV
Permitting and Inspecting in New York State." Construction documents
must be stamped and signed by a New York State registered architect
or New York State licensed professional engineer.
(1)
The City of Gloversville, through adopting the unified solar permitting
process, requires contractors to provide construction documents, such
as the examples included in the "Understanding Solar PV Permitting
and Inspection in New York State" document. Should the applicant wish
to submit construction documents in another format, the submittal
must include the following information:
(a)
Manufacturer/model number/quantity of solar PV modules and inverter(s).
(b)
String configuration for solar PV array, clearly indicating
the number of modules in series and strings in parallel (if applicable).
(c)
Combiner boxes: manufacturer, model number and NEMA rating.
(d)
From array to the point of interconnection with existing (or
new) electrical distribution equipment: identification of all raceways
(conduit boxes, fittings, etc.) conductors and cable assemblies, including
size and type of raceways, conductors, and cable assemblies.
(e)
Sizing and location of the EGC (equipment grounding conductor).
(f)
Sizing and location of GEC (grounding electrode conductor) if
applicable.
(g)
Disconnecting means of both AC and DC including indication of
voltage, amperage, and NEMA rating.
(h)
Interconnection type/location (supply side or loaded connection).
(i)
For supply side connections only, indicating that breaker or
disconnect meets or exceeds available utility fault current rating
KAIC (amps interrupting capacity in thousands).
(j)
Ratings of service entrance conductors (size insulation type
AL or CU), proposed service disconnect, and overcorrect protection
device for new supply side connected solar PV system (reference NEC
230.82, 230.70).
(k)
Rapid shutdown device location/method and relevant labeling.
C.
For roof-mounted systems, a roof plan showing roof layout, solar
PV panels and the following firesafety items:
D.
Provide construction drawings with the following information:
(1)
Type of roof covering and number of roof coverings installed.
(2)
Type of roof framing, size of members and spacing.
(3)
Weight of panels, support locations and method of attachment.
(4)
Framing plan and details for any work necessary to strengthen the
existing roof structure.
(5)
Site-specific structural calculations.
E.
Where an approved racking system is used, provide documentation showing
manufacturer of the racking system, maximum allowable weight the system
can support, attachment method to roof or ground and product evaluation
information or structural design for the track.
Permit applications may be submitted to Brandon J. Meyers, City
Building Inspector, in person at 5 Frontage Road, Gloversville, NY;
electronically at buildings@cityofgloversville.com; or by fax at (518)
725-3732.
A fee of $150 will be charged for each application.
A.
General and periodic inspections. Once permits to construct the solar
PV installation have been issued and the system has been installed,
it must be inspected before final approval is granted. On-site inspections
can be scheduled by contacting the Building Department at (518)773-4560
or electronically at buildings@cityofgloversville.com. Inspection
requests received during business hours are typically scheduled for
the next business day. If next-day inspection is not possible, inspection
should be conducted within five days from request.
B.
Electrical inspections. Electrical inspections are scheduled by the
applicant directly with the qualified third-party inspector. The City
Building Inspector will maintain a list of qualified inspectors with
contact information and will make the same available to all applicants
upon request. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange
third-party electrical inspection before components are buried or
concealed and to provide the inspector with safe access.
C.
Final inspection. The applicant must contact the Building Department
at (518)773-4560 when ready for a final inspection. During this inspection,
the inspector will review the complete installation to ensure compliance
with codes and standards, as well as confirming that the installation
matches the records included with the application. The applicant must
have ready, at the time of inspection, the following materials and
make them available to the inspector:
(1)
Copies of as-built drawings and equipment specifications if different
than the materials submitted with the application.
(2)
Photographs of key hard-to-access equipment, including:
(a)
Example of array attachment point and flashing methods used;
(b)
Opened rooftop enclosures, combiners and junction boxes;
(c)
Bonding point with premises grounding electrode system;
(d)
Supply side connection tap method/device;
(e)
Module and microinverter/DC optimizer nameplates;
(f)
Microinverter/DC optimizer attachment.
(3)
The City of Gloversville has adopted a standardized inspector checklist
which is set forth in the "Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting
in New York State" document which is found at www.cityofgloversville.com.
