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<DIV><FONT size=2>And to my knowledge, there exists no certified, listed or
approved 'Quick Release' mechanism, other than improvised hand-built solutions
that are approved in-situ by the Fire authority having
jurisdicktion.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>There is a hope of a possibility that a hinged mechanism
will be developed that will placate those fire officials wanting a way to
quickly ventilate a structure.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Patrick Redgate</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Ameco</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>Chula
Vista has been difficult on a number of fronts for the past few years.<BR>I'm
not sure what is behind it. This is a reference from an old Los
Angeles<BR>Fire Department regulation. It was invented by a person at LA who
still<BR>thinks it's a good idea. I don't doubt that it could not be
developed. My<BR>first roof bracket had a quick-release feature for servicing
panels in the<BR>array. It is a bad mandate and was rejected by the group who
developed the<BR>guidelines for PV installation with the California Fire
Marshal's office.<BR>There is no state support for the
idea.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Bill.<BR><BR><BR><BR>From:
re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org<BR>[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org]
On Behalf Of Brian White<BR>Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:18 AM<BR>To:
RE-wrenches<BR>Subject: [RE-wrenches] "Quick Release" PV
System<BR><BR><BR><BR>"Quick Release" PV System<BR><BR><BR><BR>I just had a
set of plans rejected by the City of Chula Vista, CA, because<BR>the
integrated Tile product that we use did not have a "Quick Release"<BR>System
for the array, so that the Fire Department could remove the array in<BR>the
event of a fire.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Has anyone ever heard of such a requirement?
If so, how did you meet this<BR>requirement, with any style of PV array (BIPV,
Standard Modules, peel &<BR>stick) and still achieve an 85 - 100 mph wind
rating? Is it just me, or is<BR>this city from a different
planet.<BR><BR><BR><BR>This issue did not show up on the initial Plan
Correction check list from<BR>the city, but they are calling it out now when
we re-submitted. My<BR>electrician asked them to explain it to me over the
phone, because he did<BR>not think anyone would believe him when he asked for
this requirement. I<BR>have asked for a document or anything that defines this
requirement, and<BR>will share what I find out.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Brian C.
White<BR><BR>Sr. Design Engineer - PV Systems<BR><BR><BR><BR>Eagle Roofing
Products<BR><BR>120 North Auburn Street - Suite 212<BR><BR>Grass Valley,
CA 95945<BR>Phone: 530-273-2948<BR><BR>Cell:
530-575-5550<BR><BR><BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></FONT><DIV CLASS="aol_ad_footer" ID="6d4aff467eb4c6a612e70bd5293d0fef"><br/><font style="color:black;font:normal 10pt arial,san-serif;"> <hr style="margin-top:10px"/></font></DIV></BODY></HTML>