[RE-wrenches] Rapid Shut Down Box In In-Accessible Location vs SMA Multigate XT

[markf at berkeleysolar.com]

No, it's not required with microinverters.
> Mark,
> Not being familiar with NEC...are you still required to have rapid
> shutdown when using microinverters?
>
> Benn Kilburn
> SkyFire Energy Inc.
> 780-906-7807
>
>> On Jan 30, 2017, at 10:25 AM, markf at berkeleysolar.com wrote:
>>
>> Folks,
>> Clearly residential rapid shutdown boxes will generally be located on
>> roofs and as such will be in inaccessible locations.
>>
>> I guess this works because the equipment is remotely operated.
>>
>> I have an SMA Multigate for use with my SMA microinverters. If I put
>> just
>> the Multigate in a box with no disconnecting means inside the box, can I
>> then mount it in an in-accessible location?
>>
>> I have the Multigate XT which is a listed assebly which comes with a
>> disconnecting means built into the box, so now I have to put it in an
>> accessible location?
>>
>> What code reference tells use when different equipment needs to be in an
>> accessible location?
>>
>> Mark
>>
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