<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Wow was that news story hard to watch with all the fear mongering. </div><div>They generalized one brand to all solar panels when they asked the big question about safety. </div><div>Similarly for Marco's question--- we cannot generalize all BIPV systems and judge from problems with one brand. </div><div>That said, I agree with William M. that we want to do the best work possible to avoid and taint on the industry. That means fix or remove the problems.......<br></div><blockquote id="replyBlockquote" webmail="1" style="border-left: 2px solid blue; margin-left: 8px; padding-left: 8px; font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:verdana;"><div id="wmQuoteWrapper">
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:36:13 -1000<br>
From: "Marco Mangelsdorf" <<a href="mailto:marco@pvthawaii.com">marco@pvthawaii.com</a>><br>
To: "'RE-wrenches'" <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>><br>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] House fire news<br>
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Brings up an obvious question: are BIPV systems more of a fire risk than<br>
standard modules mounted on top of the roof systems.<br>
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Opinions?<br>
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marco<br>
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Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:09:08 -0800<br>
From: "William Miller" <<a href="mailto:william@millersolar.com">william@millersolar.com</a>><br>
To: "RE-wrenches" <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>><br>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] House fire news<br>
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Friends:<br>
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This was brought to my attention:<br>
<a href="http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1">http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1</a><br>
<<a href="http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&play">http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&play</a><br>
list=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848><br>
&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848<br>
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I know this is an isolated scenario, but bad PR can spread like umm,<br>
wildfire. We should all be aware of bad press so we can respond to<br>
questions about safety hazards.<br>
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I think this story is relevant in that as the number of PV installations<br>
continues to grow, the chance of an accident naturally increases. I believe<br>
we all need to do the best work possible to minimize this risk. Even though<br>
some of the Code requirements seem illogical, I favor strict adherence to<br>
the code, including the more subjective judgments on good workmanship. <br>
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I look forward to the day when plastic wire ties of any type are not<br>
accepted for wire management - I think they are sub-standard practice and<br>
increase the likelihood of fire or shock hazards.<br>
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William Miller<br>
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17395 Oak Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422<br>
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www.<a href="http://millersolar.com">millersolar.com</a> <http://www.<a href="http://millersolar.com">millersolar.com</a>/> <br>
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