[RE-wrenches] California fire/PVclearnces

[August Goers]

Hi Bill,



See California 2013 Fire Code 605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems.



https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/bsc.ca.gov/gov.ca.bsc.2013.09.pdf



*605.11 Solar photovoltaic power systems.* Solar photovoltaic power systems
shall be installed in accordance with Sections 605.11.1 through 605.11.4,
the California Building > Code and the Cal~fornia Electrical Code.



*Exception:* Detached, non habitable Group U structures including, but not
limited to, parking shade structures, carports, solar trellises and similar
structures shall not be subject to the requirements of this section.



And Group U defined under definitions:



*[B] Miscellaneous Group U.* Buildings and structures of an accessory
character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific
occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the
requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard
incidental to their occupancy. Group U shall include, but not be limited
to, the following: Agricultural buildings Aircraft hangar, accessory to a
one- or two-family residence (see Section 412.5 of the California Building
Code) Barns Carports Fences more than 6 feet (1829 mm) high Grain silos,
accessory to a residential occupancy Greenhouses Livestock shelters Private
garages Retaining walls Sheds Stables Tanks Towers



Good luck out there!



Best,



August



Luminalt



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CA Wrenches,



        My installs are mostly in unincorporated towns and properties
outside of small towns in the Sierras.  I understand the requirements for
walk space around PV arrays here in CA on residential dwellings.  Do these
requirements pertain to "outbuildings"  such as shops, garages, storage
sheds and the like?



        I would like to be able to run the edge of the array a bit closer
than 3' to the roof's edge due to limited space.



Thanks,



Bill Feather River Solar Electric
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