NYC - Local Code Requirements [RE-wrenches]

[David Buckner]

The inspectors admit that they are overwhelmed and that this is another
"new" thing to them.  Whereas they claim it's all about safety, we have
given them a proposal from John Wiles to come to NYC and under his DOE
contract give an 8 hour class.  That was back in September and I suppose
they are too overwhelmed to respond to that, because so far there has been
none.

There is now becoming a groundswell of support.  Hopefully we can get it all
resolved.

David

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-----Original Message-----
From: Barbra Kerr [mailto:bkerr at energy-exchange.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:10 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: NYC - Local Code Requirements [RE-wrenches]


Huh.....

This seems extremely biased (dah).  I am curious how it is that the DOB
justifies this decision.  Currently, no other completed electrical system is
required to under go such testing as long as ALL COMPONENTS USED IN THE
SYSTEM ARE UL CERTIFIED/APPROVED FOR THAT PURPOSE.  

Would this be a case where the inspectors are not properly educated as to
what to look for?  Therefore, they are CYAing?  I say this because we have
corrected (rewired, including replacing/installing disconnects where there
were none) several Astropower/Home Depot systems in the New York/New Jersey
area.

It would seem reasonable that an explanation be forthcoming.  Once you get
one, perhaps speaking w/John Berdner @ SMA regarding the explanation.  I
suggest this only because he sits on one of the NEC code determination
boards.  One may be able to use the NEC to pleasantly argue against the DOBs
position.

Just a thought.

Barbra K. Kerr
President
Stellar Power & Heating
PO Box 1992
Twain Harte, Ca 95383
1-800-886-2258
209-586-9607 Fax
858-337-5097 Cell
 


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