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Requirements for Solar System/Green Digital Submittal
The City of Scottsdale will be accepting Digital Submittals for Residential Solar System/Green plan types beginning November 24, 2008. The qualifications, limitations and requirements are outlined below.
File Format & Limitations
- Adobe PDF file format, 8-1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17" in black and white and....
- Autodesk
DWF file format, 24" x 36" in black and white, are the standards for submittal and reviewing plans (background and text). - Digital Submittal is only available to Single Family Residential projects.
- 2007 MAG Requirements http://www.mag.maricopa.gov/event.cms?item=6808
- Quality Submittal Guidelines and Design Requirements (pdf/434kb/12pp)
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In an effort to promote uniformity through MAG jurisdictions under the purview of safety, the following submittal requirements are adopted as a MAG standard for securing necessary plumbing/building permits for residential (single-family) Solar Domestic Hot Water (DHW) systems: 1. The location of the solar panel system shall be indicated on the plans, including roof plan, elevation and mounting details for panel installation. 2. Standard plans shall be required and/or on file for systems with water storage on roof (e. g. – integrated collector storage systems or thermosyphon systems). 3. Systems structural engineering analysis shall not be required for flat plate collectors whose weight does not exceed 20 lbs per square foot on roof slopes of 4/12 or less and 16 lbs per square foot on roof slopes greater that 4/12. 4. Standard plans (where permitted by local jurisdiction) shall be on file, including Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) System Data (specification sheet). 5. Note on plans that Solar Domestic Water Heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with applicable plumbing codes and in accordance with SRCC and State of Arizona Guidelines. 6. The permit cost for installing a Solar Domestic Water Heating systems shall be treated the same as a water heater replacement. | ||
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In an effort to promote uniformity through MAG jurisdictions under the purview of life safety (NEC Article 690), the following submittal requirements are proposed as a MAG standard for securing necessary electrical/building permits for residential (single-family) photovoltaic (PV) systems: 1. Location of PV installation indicated on plans (roof plan and elevation). Systems structural engineering analysis shall not be required for flat plate collectors whose weight does not exceed 20 lbs per square foot on roof slopes of 4/12 or less and 16 lbs per square foot on roof slopes greater that 4/12. 2. Mounting details for PV panel installation. 3. Electrical one-line and three-line (showing phases, neutral and ground) diagram. 4. Cut sheet and listing for inverter (DC to AC conversion). 5. Note on plans that PV equipment shall be installed in accordance with NEC 690 and posted with applicable warnings, signage & plaques per NEC 705-10, 690-17 & 690-64(b)(5). Local planning and zoning regulations, involving such requirements as setback, height limitations, color, reflectivity or other design considerations, may apply. See the local governing jurisdiction for further information. | ||
Digital Signature Acceptance - per the Board of Technical Registration:
A-30-304 Use of Seals G. An electronic signature, as an option to a permanently legible signature, in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41 and Title 44, is acceptable for all professional documents. The registrant shall provide adequate security regarding the use of the seal and signature. Call 602-364-4930 for more information.
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During and after you've completed the process, we'd like to hear from you. What did you like best? What did you like least? How can we make it better?
- Phone: 480-312-7800
- E-mail: planninginfo@scottsdaleaz.gov
