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[Ray Walters]

Interesting so does "require a tool" include taking a screw off the 
cover plate of the combiner box, too?
What a game changer.  I'm going to Mexico for my next project; I'll 
actually enjoy even more being the sole AHJ on the project.

R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

On 4/28/2014 2:52 PM, Michael Morningstar wrote:
> Readily accessible is now defined in the 2014 NEC. Installing OCPD's 
> underneath a module is a major faux paux, and I can't imagine any AHJ 
> thinking otherwise. Having to remove a module in order to reset a 
> breaker, what a drag.
>
> "Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal or inspection 
> without requiring those concerned to use a tool, to climb over, remove 
> obstacle or other."
>
> Michael
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 28, 2014, at 10:29 AM, William Miller <william at millersolar.com 
> <mailto:william at millersolar.com>> wrote:
>
>> You call it a solar panel, I call it a glass j-box cover plate.
>>
>> William
>>
>> Miller Solar
>>
>>> On Apr 28, 2014, at 9:21 AM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com 
>>> <mailto:jason at fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> If that is the interpretation,
>>> I don't see how the breakers are "readily accessible" in a SolaDeck
>>> mounted anywhere, regardless of whether it is under a module. It
>>> requires removal of four screws (using a tool) to access the breakers
>>> inside the enclosure. It's all up to the AHJ. It has not been an issue
>>> locally here. I can see how other jurisdictions may not
>>> concur.
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