[RE-wrenches] Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment

[August Goers]

Hi Jason,



Perhaps you can point out that NEC 690 addresses photovoltaics and points
to other sections of the code as necessary. I don't think NEC 690 mentions
that PV is mechanical equipment.



-August



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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.



It maybe not exactly what you're looking for, but maybe it'll help.





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."

(If you have any ammo specific to FBC 2010 that I can use, I'd be happy to
get your thoughts off-list).

*Jason Szumlanski** *

*Fafco Solar*
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