[RE-wrenches] PV and Roof Flammability

[Drake]

One thing to consider is that PV is installed on a lot of buildings 
here, and many more in Europe.  There is ample data available to 
determine if PV is a fire hazard.  We should not create codes based 
on speculation.  Early on the "what if" factor seemed to play heavily 
into the equation.  At this point safety evaluations can be based on 
field experience.


At 10:12 PM 9/22/2010, you wrote:
>Wrenches,
>
>See http://www.solarabcs.org/flammability/ and the report at 
>http://www.solarabcs.org/flammability/Flammability_Interimreport.pdf
>
>Is there any flammability difference between PV equipment on a roof 
>and HVAC or air handling equipment on a roof? My concern is whether 
>PV is being singled out as a flammability concern while other more 
>established industries with more powerful lobbyists are not.
>
>Joel Davidson
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