[RE-wrenches] Uniform Solar Energy Code Named an American National Standard

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Mon Nov 9 10:19:16 PST 2009


Howdy All,

Anyone catch this? Comments?  Plumbing industry writing the standard for PV?



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Wes Kennedy



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http://www.greentechmedia.com/industry/read/uniform-solar-energy-code-named-an-american-national-standard-10317/

Uniform Solar Energy Code Named an American National Standard

ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/—The American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally bestowed the designation of
American National Standard upon the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code
(USEC). Developed by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO; www.iapmo.org), the USEC is the only
model code governing the installation, inspection and maintenance of
solar energy systems and their component products to be designated as
such.

The USEC joins the 2009 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC(R))
and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC(R)), which each earned the
designation in 2003 and 2006, as well.

The realized advantages of a Uniform Solar Energy Code, acceptable in
various jurisdictions as a means of promoting public health, safety
and welfare, prompted IAPMO in 1975 to develop a basic solar energy
document. After months of concerted endeavor, a committee composed of
representatives from industry and public utility companies,
inspectors, plumbers and engineers successfully completed the first
edition of the USEC, which was officially adopted by IAPMO in
September 1976.

“The ANS designation is a tribute to IAPMO’s progressively remarkable
leadership in code development,” said Dan McNabb, division manager of
building inspections for the City of Austin, Texas. “Even after 33
years, the USEC remains one of the most forward-looking codes
available to municipalities across the United States due to IAPMO’s
determination to allow every voice to contribute to its development.”

Key provisions of the 2009 USEC include:


    --  Comprehensively covers solar thermal and photovoltaic systems
    --  Allows the installation of single wall heat exchangers
    --  Requires access to solar collector and its components for maintenance,
        repair
    --  Provides protection requirements for freezing temperatures, water
        hammer, rodents, corrosion, ultraviolet radiation, decay, termites

    --  Waterproofing requirements
“The Uniform Solar Energy Code will no doubt prove to be an invaluable
resource for Homer Glen, Ill.,” said Steve Wydeveld, chief building
official. “Its provisions remove all of the guess work and ensure that
any solar energy system installed within Homer Glen is completely safe
and reliable. With more and more individuals and businesses adopting
these systems, it’s nice to know our standards are clearly defined
from the start.”

The 2009 USEC will be available for adoption later this month. For
more information, contact Lynne Simnick, director of Code Development
at lynne.simnick at iapmo.org or (909) 472-4110.
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