NEC question [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

Dear Chris,

I would (1) talk face to face - not by phone - with the mayor and individual
city council members privately and get their general support for PV, (2) reason
in private with the head of Planning and Building and get his/her support, (3)
talk face to face in private - not at the permit counter - with the person who
made the punch list and find out if anything other than health and safety issues
are bugging him/her.

If the issues are simply appearance and setbacks and normal electrical code
requirements, then comply and charge the cost to your customer.

Every day another PV contractor is drawn into the struggle. Learn from other
contractors' struggles. Here's Akeena Solar's recent incident in Los Gatos.
http://www.svcn.com/archives/lgwt/20030604/lg-coverstrip2.shtml
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/6460022.htm

Welcome to the club.

Best regards,
Joel Davidson

Chris Worcester wrote:

> Hi Matt,
>
> We just got our plan check back from the Town of Truckee Planning & Building
> Departments, on a fixed top-of-pole array feeding  an Sunny Boy 1800 with
> the following hit list, which is or isn't mellower than yours depending on
> who's reading it.
>
> 1. Provide plans for the screening of  the solar panel and the equipment
> required. The Development Code requires ground mounted collectors be
> screened from public view to the maximum extent feasible along with any
> equipment required.
>
> 2. The exterior surface of the solar collector and any related equipment
> shall have a matte finish and be color coordinated to harmonize with the
> roof materials and the dominate building colors.
>
> 3. The height of the tower shall not exceed 35'. Provide elevations of the
> tower to verify the height.
>
> 4. The tower shall comply with all setback standards. The tower must be
> located 20 feet from the rear property line and 10' from the side property
> line.
>
> 5. Provide (2) copies boundary survey documentation completed, wet stamped
> and signed by the appropriately licensed professional.
>
> 6. PUD review and approval required prior to issue of the building permit.
>
> 7. Show proposed location of the DC disconnect and remaining equipment.
>
> That's all folks.
>
> On item 1 we submitted a site plan showing the location in the back yard,
> not visible from the street in front, just Interstate 80, over his fence
> across Donner Creek and through the trees. They want him to put up a balloon
> to see if they can see it from I80! Go figure.
>
> #2. Do we paint the glass, too?
>
> #3. We submitted the elevation with the engineering for the foundation on
> the pole mount, showing all heights.
>
> #4. Prior to submittal the Town stated the setback in the rear to be 10
> feet.
>
> #5. This is a 50 year old subdivision with established fencing etc... A new
> boundary Survey is very expensive and just not necessary.
>
> #6. At least the folks at the PUD are willing and working with us.
>
> #7. That's as close as they get to the NEC for now.
>
> What next? Is this progress?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chris Worcester
> Solar Wind Works
> USA Distributor of Proven Wind Turbines
> Toll Free: 877-682-4503
> Fax: 530-582-4603
> www.solarwindworks.com
> chris at solarwindworks.com
> "Proven Energy Solutions"

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