214 LORING AVE - BUILDING INSPECTION (4) The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Building Regulations and Standards CITY OF
Massachusetts State Building Code,780 CMR SALEM
Revised Mar 2011
Building Permit Application To Construct,Repair,Renovate Or I lemolish a
One-or Two-Family Dwelling
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit N ber: Date Applied
i
wilding OfficialName) Signal Me—
SECTION 1:SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address: 1.2 Assessors Map&Paz eel Numbers
214 Loring Ave
1.1 a Is this an accepted street?yes_ no Map Number Parcel Number
1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimension
Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft)
1.5 Building Setbacks(it)
Front Yard Side Yards- Rear Yard
Required Provided Required Provided I equired Provided
1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System:
Public❑ Private❑ Zone: _ Outside Flood Zone?Check if yes(7 Mumc ipal❑ On site disposal system ❑
SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNERSHIP[
2.1 Owner[of Record:
Mark Steele Salem,MA 01970
Name(Print) City,State,ZIP
214 Loring Ave 617-947-2449 _ araits0bostonsolar.us
No.and Street Telephone Email Address
SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK=(chec all that apply)
New Construction❑ Existing Building❑ Owner-Occupied ❑ 1 Repain(s) ❑ 11 Alteration(s) 63 1 Addition ❑
Demolition ❑ Accessory Bldg. ❑ Number of Units' I Other W pecify: solar
Brief Description of Proposed Worltr:
SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION CO S TS
Item Estimated Costs: Official Use Only
(Labor and Materials
1.Building $8,000 1. Building Permit Fee:$_____Indicate how fee is determined:
❑Standard City/Town Applica ion Fee
2.Electrical $12,948 ❑Total Prdject Coat'(Item 6)x multiplier x
3.Plumbing $ 2. Other Fees: $
4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ List:
5.Mechanical (Fire $.
Suppression) Total All Fees:$
0,948 Check No.I Check Arnow t: Cash Amount:
6.Total Project Cost: $2 11 Paid in Full - 13 Outs ding Balance Due:
SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) 0963821 10/8/2014
Romain Strecker License Number Expiration Date
Name of CSL Holder
List CSL Type(see below) 1I
10 Churchill Place
No.and StreetTYPe Description
U Umes ricted(Buildings up to 35,000 cu.ft.)
Lynn MA 01902 R Reath led 1&2 Family Dwellin
City/Fown,State,ZIP M Maso ry
RC Roofi a Covering
WS Wind wand Siding
SF Solid 7uol Burning Appliances
617-858-1645 permits@bostonsolar.us I htsuf Lion
Telephone Email address D Demolition
5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)
The Boston Solar Com an 16 7/27/2015
COMP any HIC Registration Number Expiration Date
HIC Compan Name or HIC Registrant Name
10 C urc�lill Place per nitsobostonsolar.us
No.and Street Email address
Lvnn MA 01902 617-858-1645
Ci /Town.State.ZIP Telephone
SECTION 6:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(,M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6));
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with it is application. Failure to provide
this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes ..........E No...........❑
SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMP ETED WHEN
OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BU DING PERMIT
I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize Romain Strecker
to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Mark Steele 8/8/2013
Print Owner's Name(Electronic Signature) Date
SECTION 7b:OWNER'OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DEdLARATION
By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information
contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and orIderstanding.
Romain Strecker 8/8/2013
Print Owner's or Authorized Agent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date
NOTES:
1. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner rho hires an unregistered contractor
(not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not ave access to the arbitration
program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A.Other important information n the HIC Program can be found at
www.mass.eovloca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www mass.eov/dns
71 When substantial work is planned,provide the information below:
Total floor area(sq.ft.) (including garage,finished ;asementlattics,decks or porch)
Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room oust
Number of fireplaces Number of be:gms
Number of bathrooms Number of half aths
Type of heating system Number of deck porches
Type of cooling system Enclosed Open
3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost"
j�
1
i CITY OF S.u. Nl, TM-1SSACHUSEM
BUnMl`tG Der. RTMENT
130 WASHINGTON STREET,3'D PTAOR
TEL (978)7 9595
FAX(978)7 9846
1l3,jBFRr FY DRISCOIl
Ib1AYOR TttOaus ST.
DIRECTOR OF Pl BUC PROPERTY BUUMING CO%L%aSSIONER
Construction Debris Disposal Affidavit
(required for all demolition and renovation work)
In accordance with the sixth edition of the State Building Code, 780 CMR section 111.5
Debris, and the provisions of MGL c 40,S 54;
Building Permit# is issued with the condition that the debris resulting from
this work shall be disposed of in a properly licensed waste disposal facility as defined by MGL c
111,S 150A.
The debris will be transported by:
Boston Solar trucks
(name of hauler)
The debris will be disposed of in
The Boston Solar Company
(name of facility)
35 Industrial Pkwy,Woburn,MA 01801
(address of facility)
signature of permit applicant
8/8/ 013
ate
debrisatl:doc
next step living
Mark 8 ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
Owner: Mark Et ruth Steele (the "Owner")
Address: 214 Loring Avenue ,Salem ,MA ,01970 (the "Property")
Date: 6/21/13
This Solar Photovoltaic System Installation Agreement(this"Agreement")is entered into effective as of the
later of the parties'signatures hereto by and between Next Step Living Inc., 21 Drydock Avenue,2nd Floor,
Boston, MA 02210("NSL')and the Owner,who is the owner of the Property.Any initially-capitalized terms
used and not defined in the body of this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Next Step
Living Solar Proposal attached hereto(the "Attachment").
1. THE WORK, STANDARDS AND CHANGES.
NSL shall perform work, provide the Services,supply such Equipment and furnish such other materials,
supplies and other items as it determines are required to install the System described in the Attachment
(the"Work"). NSL will perform or cause its subcontractors to perform the Work in a good and workmanlike
manner, using new materials of good quality, in accordance with prudent industry standards and practices.
NSL shall not make any changes in the Work other than those described in the Attachment, unless agreed
to in writing by the Owner.
2. REQUIRED PERMITS
The following building permits are required: Building And Electrical
It is the obligation of the contractorto secure such permits as the homeowner's agent and any costs which
contractorwill incur in doing so are included in the price for this job as set forth above. Please note that
homeowners who secure their own permits or deal with unregistered contractors are excluded from the
Guaranty Fund provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter. 142A(the "Home Improvement
Contractor Law.")
Contractor: Owner:
Date: Date: 6/21/13
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark&ruth Steele 1 of 12
next step living
Mark Et ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
3. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE
NSL shall perform or shall cause its subcontractors to perform the Work diligently,without unnecessary
delays or interruptions and in a timely manner until completed. NSL or its subcontractors shall use
reasonable efforts to start and complete the Work according to the timing described in the Attachment.
4. INSURANCE AND LICENSING.
NSL represents and warrants to the Owner that NSL or its subcontractors performing the Work shall be
licensed as required by applicable law and shall hold insurance coverage required by law and normally
maintained by prudent contractors in NSL's field, including, but not limited to,workmen's compensation
for all employees who will perform the work.
NSL is registered as a home improvement contractor and construction supervisor with the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, 10 Park Plaza,Suite 5170, Boston,
MA 02116. NSL's registration number is 162111.
5. DEPOSIT; NONREFUNDABLE UPON DESIGN DELIVERY
5.1. Owner shall pay a deposit in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars($500) (the "Deposit") upon signing
this Agreement.
5.2. If Owner provides and delivers NSL a completed Notice of Cancellation within three (3) business days
after the date of this Agreement, NSL shall refund and return the Deposit in full to the Owner not later than
10 days after its receipt of such Notice of Cancellation.
5.3.THE DEPOSIT SHALL BECOME NONREFUNDABLE UPON NSL'S DELIVERYTO THE OWNER OF THE FINAL
DESIGN FOR THE SYSTEM. Owner realizes that NSL will spend time and money evaluating the Property,
designing the System and preparing for the Work.
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark 8 ruth Steele 2 of 12
next step living
Mark Et ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
6. PURCHASE PRICE; PAYMENT SCHEDULE
6.1.The total price for the Work,after applying a reduction under Section 7, below, if any, is
$20,948.00 (the"Purchase Price').The Purchase Price includes the Deposit and
includes any and all sales taxes and any othertaxes and charges imposed upon the Work.
6.2 Owner shall pay the Purchase Price in four payments as follows:
Payment Amount Project Milestone
Engineering Deposit $500.00 Signing
Equipment Security $6,747.84 Engineering Approval
Installation $11,655.36 Installation Complete
System Turn On $2,044.80 System Turn On
Total of Payments $20,948.00
Any late payment will incur a late fee ("Late Fee")equal to the lower of(a) 1.5%of the amount due under
each Payment more than 10 days past due and (b)the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. The
Late Fee is an administrative charge to compensate NSL for costs we incur as a result of late payments by
Owner. It is not an interest or finance charge. If Owner disputes any payment, Owner must pay the full
amount due and notify NSL of Owner dispute. If an Owner dispute is resolved in Owner's favor, NSL will
refund the relevant amount within 30 days after resolution of the dispute.
Owner Initials:
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar calculator V6 Mark a ruth Steele 3 of 12
next step living
Mark Et ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
7. REDUCTION TO PURCHASE PRICE EQUAL TO REBATE; ASSIGNMENT OF REBATE
In certain circumstances,where it is beneficial to the Owner to secure financing,the Owner may agree to
assign to NSL the right to receive and retain the rebate in consideration of a reduction to the Total Price
equal to the amount of the rebate. By signing in the space below in this paragraph,the Owner hereby
irrevocably assigns to NSL the right to receive and retain such rebate and NSL hereby provides in exchange
a reduction in the Purchase Price equal to
$0
In the event NSL is to receive the rebate,the Owner agrees to provide all required support to
receive the rebate.
Owner:
Date: 6/21/13
8. TAX CREDITS, REBATES AND SRECS
As between NSL and the Owner, Owner shall be entitled to receive and to claim any and all rebates,
solar renewable energy certificates("SRECs"),state and federal income tax credits, net metering credits
and any other benefits associated with Owner's ownership and use of the System(collectively,
'Benefits'). NSL shall provide Owner with such documentation and information that, in its experience,
is likely to be required in order for the Owner to apply for and receive such Benefits. Owner shall have
the sole responsibility of making any application for any such Benefits. Except as described in Section 7,
above, if applicable,the Purchase Price has not been adjusted to include the value of any such Benefits
and Owner is obligated to pay the entirety of the Purchase Price whether or not it is eligible for or
ultimately receives any value from the Benefits. NSL shall have no obligation and assumes no
responsibility to apply for or collect any Benefits on Owner's behalf nor has NSL made any
representation or warranty to Owner with respect Owner's eligibility to receive,or the value of any
such Benefit. In all cases,Owner agrees to consult with the relevant governmental officials and Owner's
professional tax preparer when evaluating Owner's eligibility for and the financial and tax
consequences of receiving Benefits.The Attachment includes a summary and estimate of the Benefits
which may be applicable to the System, plus the estimated net cost to Owner after application of such
financial incentives, contingent in each case upon the Owner receiving or being eligible to receive such
Benefits.
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark s ruth Steele 4 of 12
next step living
Mark Et ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
9. OWNER CANCELLATION RIGHTS
In addition to the Owners rights under applicable law, as indicated on the Notice of Cancellation attached
to this Agreement,Owner shall have the right to cancel and terminate this Agreement in full by delivery
written notice to NSL at any time before the day that is twenty(20)days after NSL's delivery of the final
design for the System. If Owner cancels and terminates this Agreement under this paragraph, not later
than ten(10)days after its receipt of Owner's cancellation notice, NSL shall refund the full amount of
Owners payments made under this Agreement minus a cancellation fee in the amount of Two Thousand
Dollars($2,000)(the"Cancellation Fee").The Cancellation Fee is not a penalty but constitutes liquidated
damages to compensate NSL for the amount of its losses in the event Owner cancels this Agreement,such
actual amounts being difficult to predict, but which are likely to include the costs of preparing this
Agreement, reviewing the Property,designing the System and making arrangements an preparations for
performance of the Work.
Owner: I
10. WARRANTEES
10.1. One Year Workmanship Warrantee. NSL warrants that its Work will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials. If Owner notifies NSL in writing at any time before the date that is one year
from the date Owner makes its final payment under this Agreement, NSL will repair or replace, at its
option, and at its sole expense and at no cost to Owner, any defects in workmanship and materials
provided by NSL or its subcontractors. Note that this warranty does not cover the Equipment,which is
covered under the paragraph immediately below.
10.2. Equipment Warrantees.The manufacturers of the Equipment provide warrantees to cover the
Equipment. Effective immediately upon Owners making of the final payment under this Agreement,
NSL hereby assigns to Owner,to the extent assignable, any and all manufacturer warrantees covering
the Equipment and shall deliver copies of such warrantees after its receipt of such final payment.
10.3. No Implied Warrantees. NO WARRANTY OR REMEDY,WHETHER ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE SHALL APPLY. THE
EXPRESS WARRANTEES AND REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE SOLE WARRANTEES
MADE BY NSL AND OWNER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH SUCH WARRANTEES.
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark&ruth Steele 5 of 12
next step living
Mark 8 ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
11. PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS Et PROPERTY PROTECTION
11.1. NSL shall not be responsible for any damages as a consequence of the Work performed in the home
due to pre-existing conditions. These conditions include but are not limited to cracked or broken roofing,
rotting wood,faulty electrical wiring,etc.
11.2. NSL reserves the right to suspend its performance of the Work or to terminate this Agreement upon
its discovery of asbestos, mold, or any other potential health risk or other hazardous materials or condition
at the Property. In such an event,Owner shall be responsible for procuring all services and paying all costs
of a duly licensed third party to remove and mitigate such hazardous materials or conditions.
11.3. NSL will make best efforts to protect any property of the Owner, but it is the Owner's responsibility
to remove or protect any personal property including the home itself.
11.4. NSL will not be responsible for damages to or losses of the above mentioned personal property not
properly protected prior to the commencement of NSL's obligations under this Agreement.
12. CONTRACTOR ARBITRATION
The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration
action (as an alternative to court action) if they have a dispute with a contractor.The same right is not
automatically afforded to a contractor, however.The contractorwould have to resolve any dispute he/she
has with a homeowner in court unless both parties agree to the optional clause provided below.This clause
would give the contractorthe same right to arbitration as is afforded to the homeowner by the Home
Improvement Contractor Law.
The contractor and the homeowner hereby mutually agree in advance that in the event the contractor has
a dispute concerning this contract,the contractor may submit such dispute to a private arbitration service
which has been approved by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business
Regulation and the consumer shall be required to submit to such arbitration as provided for in MGL C.
142A.
Contractor: Homeowner_lj " `o
Date: Date: 6/21/13
NOTICE: The signatures of the parties above apply only to the agreement of the parties to alternative
dispute settlement initiated by the contractor. The owner may initiate alternative dispute resolution even
where this section is not separately signed by the parties.
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark a ruth Steele 6 of 12
next'step living
Mark Et ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
13. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
13.1. Any disputes which may arise between the Owner and NSL shall not impede or interfere with the
diligent performance by NSL of the work.
13.2. This Agreement shall be subject to and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
13.3. Title,ownership and risk of loss to the System shall pass to Owner immediately upon Owner's
payment of the final payment required under this Contract. Owner shall provide all insurance necessary for
the coverage of the System and risks to the Property related thereto after such payment.
13.4. This Contract, including the documents incorporated into this Contract,forms the complete
integrated agreement between Contractor and the Owner. The parties represent and warrant that in
executing this Contract,they are not relying on representations other than as expressly contained herein.
There are no other terms or conditions that form a binding agreement between the parties other than this
Contract and its incorporated documents. This Contract supersedes all prior agreements between the
Owner and Contractor and may not be altered absent a subsequent written agreement signed by both
parties. Both parties have reviewed this Contract and represent that they understand and agree to all
terms herein.
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator v6 Mark a ruth Steele 7 of 12
Ab NW
next step living
Mark 8 ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
14. ADDITIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION INFORMATION.
If you have general questions or need additional information about the Home Improvement Contractor
Law or other consumer rights, or if you wish to obtain a free copy of"A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to
Home Improvement"contact:
Consumer Information Hotline
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116
617-973-8787,888-283-3757 or visit the OCABR website at http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/
If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need additional information
specifically
about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law, contact:
Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116
617-973-8787,888-283-3757 or visit the HIC website at http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/
Consumer Information Hotline
Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractors Registration:
http://db.state.ma.us/homeimprovement/licenseelist.asp
For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business,call:
Consumer Complaint Section
Office of the Attorney General
617-727-8400
AND/OR
Better Business Bureau
508-652-4800,508-755-2548 or 413-734-3114
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator v6 Mark&ruth Steele 8 of 12
next 'step living
Mark 8: ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
NOTICE TO OWNER: YOU,AS THE BUYER, MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO
MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION. SEE THE ATTACHED
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT.
NSL'S CANCELLATION FEE WILLAPPLY ONLY IF OWNER CANCELS THE AGREEMENTAFTER SUCH THREE-DAY
PERIOD. NO CANCELLATION FEE WILL APPLY AND NSL WILL REFUND YOUR DEPOSIT IN FULL IF YOU CANCEL
WITHIN THE TIME PERMITTED AND DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE.
SIGNED:
By the Owner, Next Step Living, Inc. (Tax ID: 26-3040288)
4 A
[Signature, Owner j Lg e, Net iving j
Mark Steele Jerry Derivois
[Name, Owner j [Name, Next Step Living j
Date Date
[Signature, Co-Owner j
[Name, Owner j
Date
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark&ruth Steele 9 of 12
next step living
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Under Massachusetts law,you, as the buyer, have the cancellation rights set forth in this Notice. For
purposes of this Notice,the seller is Next Step Living, Inc.
Sate Date
You may cancel this transaction,without any penalty or obligation,within three business days from the
above date.
If you cancel,any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or sale, and any
negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within ten business days following receipt by the
seller of your cancellation notice,and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be cancelled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substantially as good condition as
when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or you may, if you wish,comply with
the instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up within twenty days of
the date of cancellation,you may retain or dispose of the goods without any further obligation. If you fail
to make the goods available to the seller, or if you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so,
then you remain liable for performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other
written notice,to Next Step Living, Inc., 21 Drydock Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02210 not later than
midnight of:
Sate Date + 3 Days
I hereby cancel this transaction.
Date:
(Owner's Signature)
(Co-Owner's Signature)
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark Et ruth Steele 10 of 12
next' step living
Mark Et ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT: NEXT STEP LIVING SOLAR PROPOSAL
NSL will design, procure all required equipment and labor,obtain necessary permits, install and, if
applicable,commission the equipment described in this Attachment. Such services are defined as the
"Services"and such equipment is defined as the "Equipment". NSL will perform the Services and install the
Equipment at the Property.
Included in all new solar installations:
- Delivery of new solar panels
-Complete installation to manufacturer's specifications of solar panels
- Installation of inverter, conduit runs, and racking system as needed
-Cleanup after installation
The following is the total cost for NSL's performance of the Work: $20,948.00
(the "Total Price").
The Total Price is the full cost forthe Work. It includes the price for all permits, labor, inspections and the
"Equipment,"which includes (1) Panels (2)Racking(3) Inverter(4)Data acquisition system (collectively,the
"System")
Solar photovoltaic panels to be installed:
Panel Brand - Trina Solar
Panel Type - TSM-245PA05.08
Panel Watts (DC STC) - 245
The Solar Array will consist of 15 panels for a total system size of 3,675 W (DC STC)
Below is a summary and estimate of the Benefits which may be applicable to the System,contingent in
each case upon the Owner receiving or being eligible to receive such Benefits.
Federal Tax Credit( 30% of System Et Site Work Cost - State Rebate(s) ) $5,733
State Tax Credit (15% of System 8t Site Work Cost ($1000 MAX) ) $1,000
Commonwealth Solar II Base Rebate $2,940
Commonwealth Solar II Moderate Home Value Adder $1,470
Pw—n Ter Initials: UA.
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New sour calculator v6 Mark a ruth Steele 11 of 12
44 next step living
Mark 8 ruth Steele
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTATIC SYSTEM PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Beginning of performance of Services and installation of System: 8/5/2013
Completion of Services and installation of System: 8/12/2013
The actual dates for completion of the Services and installation of the System, however,will be dependent
on the availability of equipment, labor, acts of governmental entities and the acts of third parties. Forthat
reason, NSL cannot guarantee that these dates will be met and undertake no liability for NSL's failure to
meet this anticipated schedule.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY (Please Initial)
acknowledge I have read, understand and agree to abide by the below Owner responsibilities:
- Ensure that roof is in good condition and free of all personal items
- Provide adequate parking for work trucks
- Provide any structural alterations,or improvements or repairs to Property that NSL
reasonably advises may be needed before the System may be installed at Property.
- Remove or dispose of any hazardous substances located on Property.
- Ensure that roof is of sufficient quality to receive the installation of the System.
-Authorize NSL to file in such offices and locations as we determine necessary notices of
contract and any mechanics liens that may be necessary to protect NSUs rights to
payments of the Purchase Pri
Owner Initials:
MONITORING SYSTEM
NSL provides a revenue grade Locus monitoring system through Civicsolar. This enables Owner to track
SRECs. It is Owner's responsibility to sell SRECs. The monitoring system will be available for 5 years of
consumption monitoring.
OTHER NOTES FROM SOLAR ADVISOR
6/21/2013 11:02 AM New Solar Calculator V6 Mark rc ruth Steele 12 of 12
OWNER'S AUTHORIZATION FORM
for Permit Application(s)
The sole purpose of this authorization form is to provide Next Step Living with the
necessary permission from the Owner to file Permit Application(s)for such
project work as agreed upon between the Owner and the Owner's Authorized
Company and its designated subcontractors.
Owner's Name: Mark& r th Steele
Solar Project Address: 214 Lori Av nu lem,
Signature:
Owner's Authorized Company: Next Step Living Inc.
Company's Address: 21 Dry Dock Avenue South Boston, MA 02210
Affiliation: Contractor
Applicable License: HIC#162111 State: MA
.. V/te IOOLt9tro)rtUCn�l�p��/�]iY,t�(tflftrJn/1J
Office of Consumer Affairs&Business Regulation License or registration valid for individul use only
ME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR before the expiration date. If found return to:
egistrauon: 169698 Type: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
' xpiration . 727/201.5 Corporation 10 Park Plaza-Suite 5170
E }' L - Boston,MA 02116
THE BOSTON SOLAR COMPANY.INC-
a
ROMAIN STRECKER
10 CHURCHILL PLACE ., w
LYNN,MA 01902 Undersecretary Not valid without signature
Massachusetts —Department of Public Safety s
i Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Construction Supcmkiir t
License: CS-096385
ROMAIN D STRE,0KE,
L CAUIU 0190 B1 AC s
LYNN MA 01901=
�,.(,,.. �dC`. "'"'�� Expiration
Commissioner 10/08/2014
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Ulf www.mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Orgmization/Individuaq: The Boston Solar Company
Address: 10 Churchill Place
City/State/Zip: Lynn MA 01902 Phone #: 617 858 1645
Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
1.® I am a employer with 2 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6. ❑New construction
employees(full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors
2.❑ 1 am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. * ❑ Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition
working for me in any capacity. workers' comp. insurance. 9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its
required.] officers have exercised their ME] Electrical repairs or additions
3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL I LE] Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. c. 152, §1(4),and we have no 12.❑ Roof repairs
insurance required.] t employees. [No workers' 13.® Other solar installation
comp. insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box N 1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and their workers'comp.policy information.
I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name: Liberty Mutual Insurance
Policy#or Self-ins. Lic. #: WC2-31 S-384393-013 Expiration Date: 1/14/14
Job Site Address: 214 Loring Drive City/State/Zip:Salem,MA 01970
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
of up to$250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties ofperjury that the information provided above is true and
correct. Signature: a- Date: 8/8/2013
Phone#: 617 858 1645
Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official
City or Town: Permit/License#
Issuing Authority(circle one):
1. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector
6. Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
'02/0112013 01:41 17815955820 AMBROSE INSURANCE PAGE 01/03
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 2/1/2013
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: N the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,CIe polieypea)must be endorsed. N SUBROGATION I3 WAIVED,Subject to
the terms and condltl0rm of the policy,certain peddles may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
eertlRoets holder In lieu of such endorsememts).
PRDDVCER I NAME,
Ambrose Insurance Agency, Inc. D. . 781-592-8200
W.N8, ACNp:781-595-5820
FIW
56 Central Ave, 8;
Lynn, MA 01901
IMURMS) UPOROINO COWUOE puce
INSURER A;NautilUS
INSURED The Boston Solar, Inc. INSURER B:Safety
INSURER C'Liberty Mutual
10 Churchill P1, INSURERD!
Lynn, MA 01902 INSURER E'
INSURER F
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN 13 SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAM.
L ADDL LM TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER MIND
GENERAL LABILITY MTD LIMIT$
EACH OCCURRENCE a 3. 000 000
X COMMERCIAL BEHERAL LIABILITY PREMISES E6 aamence $ 5O OQO
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR MEDEV AnyonepMmon) $ 5.000
A NN247526 7/21/127/21/13 PERSONAL aAOVINJURY s 1,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE s 2,000 000
GENERAL
AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COMPfOP AGO s 2,000 000
IN
POLICY P - LOG S r
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Ea ecclOem s
ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per parson) a 100 000
ALTALL OWNED $CHEDULEO
B % '08 AUTOS SODn.v INJURY(PeraeemeM) a 300,000
HIRED AUTOS AUTTO3 VdNEO 6216592 1/23/121/23/1 Par aoddentMAUL ® 100,000
S
UMBRELLA LIAR OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE a
EXCESS LAB OLAIMS-MADE AGGRF.GA'rE g
CEO RETENTION II a
WORKERS COMPENSATION WCS I pThF
AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN C ommenimnmam aLTMUD`ED? -J NIA E.L.EACH ACCIOENf a 1 D00 000
(MU&N,In NR) WC2-31s-384393-013 1/14/1 1/14/14 E.L.DISEASE,EA EMPLOYEt S 1,000,000
IfyyAAss deecnoeuntler
OESf;RIPTION OF OPERATIONS dalim E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT S 1 000 000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Aneoh ACORD 101,AddltlWW RMWK%Schedule,If mere.VRW Is requil d)
Solar Panel Installation
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
City of Salem SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
Attn.. Building Dept, ACCORDANCE WITH THE POL OVISIONS.
City Hall
Salem, MA 01970 AUTHORIZED PRESENT
Na -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved,
LCOR025(2010/05) The ACORD name and Ingo are registered marks of ACORD
ELECTRICAL DESIGN
W lA0 RATING¢® TC INVERTER RATING6 69aM PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE SERVICE PANEL RATINGS ARRAY DETAILS
SIGN ON INVERTER- MEP BRAND:MURRAY MPPT1
MODULE MANUFACTURER SUNPOWER INVERTER MODEL:PVI-3.0 OUTTY BUS AMP RATING(A):100 MODULES PER STRING:6
MODULE MODEL?:SPR-X21-33SaLK US240 OPERATING CURRENT(A):11.70 SERVICE VOLTAGE(V):24D NUMBER OF STRINGS:1
OPENLIRCUIT VOLTAGE(Voc): 67.90V MAX DC VOLT RATINGM:600 OPERATING VOLTAGE(V):343.80 MAIN AMP RATING(A):100 MPPT2
RATED VOLTAGE(Vmpp): 67.30V NOMINAL POWER®404C(M:30DO MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE(V):46124 BREAKER RATIN G(A):20 MODULES PER STRING 6
RATED CURRENT(Impp): 5.85A NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE(u):240 MAX CRCUIT CU RRENT(A):15.67 NUMBER OF STRINGS:1
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT(Isc):623A MAX AC CURRENT(A):14.5
NOMINAL POWER:335W MAX OCPD RATING(A):20 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD RED IS POSmVE
TEMP COEFF(Voc)=-0.2387d'C THE DC CONDUCTORS OF THIS - BLACK IS NEGATIVE
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ARE
UNGROUNDED AND MAY BE ENERGIZED • vRUry.WMR
M
LGATE 100A _
101 MEP
x�u
810 THWN-2 Wte o6 THWN-2
—_—If 06THWN*Through
2 Gund Through Breaker E ) )
OF MODULES IN SERIES:6RS to L1 and L2
I
n
A OF MODULES IN SERIES:6 uxE 1
I Lt a aN° u L'I
f AF
I 1` AC �
INTERFACEL------------ ----EGRATEDDoCONNECT INVERTER OUTSIDE AC _
PV440 OUTD-TL DISCONNECT GROUNDING
3C
910 PV Rated Cable (NOT FUSED) ELECTRODE
d 6 Bare Copper 9S THWN 2
1"PVC OUTDOOR
6 WIRES Neutral and Ground
Licensed Electrician Assumes All Next Step Living Inc. Drawino: HM-NSL-0 713 0/2 01 3
Responsibility For Determining Customer Name: Mark& Ruth Steele
Onsite Conditions and Executing a One Line Diagram Address:214 Loring Ave, Salem,
Installation In Accordance with 1: MA,01970
NEC 2011 Codes Solar Installation Phone: 617-947-2449
ARRAY DESIGN I SITE DIAGRAM
HEIGHT OF HOUSE PANEL ORIENTATION (TRUE) ROOF PITCH (DEGREES)
228° 10°
m Q
LORING AVE
L �
N 0
EGj
PLACE INVERTER cD� E J
INSIDE BASEMENT �fL�t7 z hi J
TO THE RIGHT OF � 2 E v m
THE MEP WITH < `� x ? N r
CUSTOMERS rn e E too m
APPROVAL D m
< UQoa
Solar mount Landscaue 0
26511 , Total's CU CO
Total#of Panels: 12
Total#of Spfrce Bars: 2 _
Total#of Bonding Jumpers:2 >
o Total#of L-Feet:48 _l +-
Total#End Clamps: 12 Q N
M (�t) Total#of Mid-Clams 2a N C —
`` f1�} r p
Eli
C tt� O
OD
�, oW
Z
71,
0 0
�r
j?
"'ARRAY LAYOUT IS NOT TO
SCALE*" —FINISHED ATTIC"
EcoFasten Solar Flashings will be
used on every roof penetration
_ d
Customer Signature: Date:
next step living
August 5, 2013
CRY of Salem Inspectional Services
120 Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Salem,MA 01970
RE:Mark and Ruth Steele Residence Solar Panel installation
214 Loring Avenue
Salem,MA 01970
Structural Assessment of Roof Framing
NSL Project No: SP9128
Dear Sirs,
Next Step Living,Inc.has performed a limited structural evaluation of the roof framing at the above
referenced site to determine if the roof has adequate capacity to support proposed solar PV panels. Our
analysis has been performed In accordance with the requirements of the MA Residential Building Code
780 CMR—Eighth Edition.The existing residence is located at 214 Loring Avenue,Salem, MA 01970,
Structural Data and CR information
The main roof of this residence is framed with conventional roof-rafters In a gable configuration with
collar ties and a shed dormer.The existing roof structure is in good condition and currently has one layer
of asphalt shingles as roof covering. The pertinent data is listed below:
Mai
Rafters: 156"x 9 X"(fi2 Spruce Pine Fir,Hem Fir,0. Fir Assumed) .
Rafter.Spacing;IV on center
Roof Slope: 10 Degrees
Horizontal Projected Length of Rafter; 1S feet
Ceiling Joists:Present
Collar Ties: Present every rafter
Roof Sheathing:Plywood sheathing or wood boards
Roof Covering: Asphalt shingles
Condition of Framing: Good
Ground Snow Load, Pg:40 PSF from.Table.R301.2(5) ,
Importance Factor,I: 1.0
Exposure Factor,Ce: 1.0(Partially Exposed)
Thermal Factor Ct: 1.1 with panels(Cold Roof)
21 Drydork Ave 2nd Floor Boston,MA 02210
Mark and.Ruth Steele Residence Solar Panel Installation
214 Loring Avenue
Salem, MA 01970'
Page 2
Design Snow Load. 30.5 PSF:(New condition—Slippery Surface on Cold Roof)
Basic Wind Speed: 100 PSF from Table R301.2(4)
Importance Factor: 1A
Exposure: 0
Analysis Results
General,
The proposed solar panels impose a total weight of approximately 3 pounds per square foot(PSF)on the
roof surface.The International Residential Building.Code allows up to two(2)roof coverings on a
residential dwelling.Each roofing layer of asphalt shingles imposesa dead load of 2.5 to 3.0(PSF) on the
roof.Because the existing roof has only one layer of shingles,the code allows a second layer to be added
without analysis.The weight of the second layer of shingles is approximately the same as the solar
panels which will be installed instead of the second layer of shingles.
Gravity Loading:
Given the size,spacing and configuration of the existing roof framing,we have determined that the
existing%ming for the residence is adequate to support the additional loading from the weight of the
solar—electric system,.including the panels,racking system,and all connections without any need for
additional bracing or framing members.
The panels will be installed using Unirac Solar Mount rails with L-brackets in a landscape configuration.
The L-brackets will be fastened directtyto the roof rafters with 511V diameter lag screws.The fastener
layout shall start near each corner and for landscape orientation shall have a maximum spacing of 24"
on center parallel to the.roof slope and 32"on center perpendicular to the slope (e.g.,every other
rafter). Each 5/160 diameter lag screw shall have a minimum of 2.5"thread penetration into the existing .
rafter.It is also important that the_levefing.feet attachment locations be staggered between adjacent
rails so that no single rafter supports more load than under the existing conditions.
Wind Loading:
Provided the leveling feet attachments to the roof are made in a typical staggered pattern,.the overall
wind loading imposed on the structure will not be impacted to any great extent.The net wind loads on
the roof framing with attachment,spacing as described above will be less than the current loading on the
rafters.