San Bruno
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Contact person:
Gary Lepori
glepori@ci.sanbruno.ca.us
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Photovoltaic
QUESTIONS:
1)
Specific code related issues
a.
An example for PV systems might be -
AC Disconnect Switch, Safety
Plaques for site specific system
2)
Permit costs
3)
City sponsored rebates/incentives
4)
Anything else you might think of?
ANSWERS:
1. State Fire
Marshal guidelines are used by Fire: 3' clearance around array, label
conduits, etc. International Code Council Tri Chapter Uniform Code
Committee guidelines
http://www.iccmontereybay.org/TUCC_Policy_11_Photovoltaic.pdf
2. Building
permit fee in master fee schedule: $260 for up to 3kv system, $60 for
each additional kv or fraction there of. $155 Fire plan check fee.
3. None at this
time directly related to solar panel installation. However, the City
does offer a 10% permit discount for LEED accredited projects.
4. Additional
labeled AC/DC roof disconnect at array.
This is great thanks. How would one get LEED accreditation for a
PV system? Is that even possible?
Photovoltaic systems can render points towards a LEED rating (http://www.agt.com/AGT-Services/Services/LEED.html,
http://www.constructionmagnet.com/article/LEED_points_through_photovoltaics/). The PV system can be part of a LEED
accredited project, which would qualify for the 10% discount.
Water
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