[RE-wrenches] Insurance and rapid shutdown

Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar offgridsolar at sti.net
Mon Apr 6 10:20:28 PDT 2026


As long as he is honest with what insurance asks he should be fine. Done 
this many times although it is getting much harder to get insurance 
offgrid!  Did insurance do an inspection?

Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
"we go where powerlines don't"
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e-mail  offgridsolar at sti.net
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On 2026-04-03 7:45 am, Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches wrote:

> Hello All,
> 
> A client, for an off grid system, is in an area with no code 
> requirements nor inspections. He is concerned that if he does not get 
> rapid shutdown, it could affect his ability to get an insurance claim 
> paid, if ever needed.
> 
> The array is on a separate utility building that houses a water pump 
> and tank as well as the inverter and batteries. Since there is more in 
> the building than just solar related equipment, RS is technically 
> required.
> 
> Has anyone ever had to deal with this issue?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Drake
> 
> --
> 
> _Drake Chamberlin_
> 
> _Athens Electric LLC_
> 
> _Ohio Electrical Contractor's License 44810_
> 
> _NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional_
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