NABCEP Call for comments [RE-wrenches]

[William Miller]

At 10:53 PM 10/23/02 EDT, you wrote:
>Graham et.al.:
>
>Would somebody please certify building inspectors?  Would some agency PLEASE 
>set national standards for PV inspectors?

Patrick:

If you are going to wait for "some agency," well, don't hold your breath.
How about getting involved and make it happen.  Here's a few ideas:

1. Call your local jurisdictions and see if there is a building officials
trade group. Offer to give a presentation at their meetings.

2.  See if the local jurisdictions have an appeals board.  Apply to serve
on it.  Few appeals occur in our jurisdiction, but we meet once a year to
review policy.

3. When you call for an inspection, insist on meeting the inspector.  Call
in advance and request they schedule a little extra time.  Ask if they want
to bring any new inspectors along.  Point out how a good install should be
done.

4. Invite them to crack the NEC and highlight a section or two you feel is
important.

5. Point out flaws you see in other installations.

6. Get proficient at a drawing program and make good diagrams.  Print extra
copies for the inspectors.

7. If your modules are on a roof, supply the ladder.  If they tilt flat,
leave a rack or a module accessible for inspection.  Suggest they ask for
this on every job.

In other words, make it happen.

William



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