[RE-wrenches] House fire news

Marco Mangelsdorf marco at pvthawaii.com
Mon Nov 11 10:36:13 PST 2013


Brings up an obvious question: are BIPV systems more of a fire risk than
standard modules mounted on top of the roof systems.

 

Opinions?

 

marco

 

Friends:

 

This was brought to my attention:
http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1
<http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&play
list=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848>
&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848

 

 

I know this is an isolated scenario, but bad PR can spread like umm,
wildfire.  We should all be aware of bad press so we can respond to
questions about safety hazards.

 

I think this story is relevant in that as the number of PV installations
continues to grow, the chance of an accident naturally increases. I believe
we all need to do the best work possible to minimize this risk.  Even though
some of the Code requirements seem illogical, I favor strict adherence to
the code, including the more subjective judgments on good workmanship. 

 

I look forward to the day when plastic wire ties of any type are not
accepted for wire management - I think they are sub-standard practice and
increase the likelihood of fire or shock hazards.

 

William Miller

 

 

cid:679355323 at 23072013-1054

17395 Oak Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422

www.millersolar.com <http://www.millersolar.com/> 

805-438-5600 voice

 

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