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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">I've always found much of BIPV using
amorphous technology to be somewhat less safe. Ever see the
Unisolar BIPV setup, with all the parallel connections made loose
in the attic? Yuk.<br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760</pre>
On 11/11/2013 11:36 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Brings up an
obvious question: are BIPV systems more of a fire risk than
standard modules mounted on top of the roof systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Opinions?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">marco<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Friends:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This
was brought to my attention: </span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848">http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I
know this is an isolated scenario, but bad PR can spread
like umm, wildfire. We should all be aware of bad press so
we can respond to questions about safety hazards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I
think this story is relevant in that as the number of PV
installations continues to grow, the chance of an accident
naturally increases. I believe we all need to do the best
work possible to minimize this risk. Even though some of
the Code requirements seem illogical, I favor strict
adherence to the code, including the more subjective
judgments on good workmanship. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I
look forward to the day when plastic wire ties of any type
are not accepted for wire management – I think they are
sub-standard practice and increase the likelihood of fire or
shock hazards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">William
Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img id="Picture_x0020_1"
src="cid:part2.04080802.02030609@solarray.com"
alt="cid:679355323@23072013-1054" border="0" height="43"
width="145"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">17395
Oak Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.millersolar.com/">www.millersolar.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">805-438-5600
voice</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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