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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hello All, </span></div>
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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></div>
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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></div>
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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Has anyone ever had to deal with this issue?</span></div>
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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you,</span></div>
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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drake</span></div>
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<p><em>Drake Chamberlin</em></p>
<p><em>Athens Electric LLC</em></p>
<p><em>Ohio Electrical Contractor’s License 44810</em></p>
<p><em>NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional</em></p>
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