[RE-wrenches] Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment

[Jason Szumlanski]

That is my usual "common sense" argument - no regular maintenance. There is
no more maintenance than a lightning protection system, attic fan (with
moving parts) or other roof mounted apparatus. It would be nice to have a
specific exclusion listed in the code.


*Jason Szumlanski** *

*Fafco Solar

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On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Steven Lawrence <lawrencesteven at gmail.com>wrote:

> The state of NJ has rules that PV modules do not require regular
> maintenance thus the clearance rules and access do not apply.  It's
> somewhere in the construction code communicator of 2008-2010.
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> It maybe not exactly what you're looking for, but maybe it'll help.
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>> Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:44:31 -0500
>> From: Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com>
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>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment?
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>> The Florida Building Code definitions of "equipment" and "appliances" in
>> the Mechanical Code do not include solar arrays, yet some building
>> officials insist on applying provisions of the mechanical code.
>> Specifically, we get quite a few comments about mounting height above the
>> roof and permanent access ladders and platforms. What is your experience
>> in
>> your state, and do you consider solar arrays to be "mechanical equipment."
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>> (If you have any ammo specific to FBC 2010 that I can use, I'd be happy to
>> get your thoughts off-list).
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>> *Jason Szumlanski** *
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>> *Fafco Solar*
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