[RE-wrenches] Storage Battery Permitting

[Darryl Thayer]

In the past we needed permits for electrical work, nothing special.  And we
needed ventalation.  Hundreds of UPS systems.  Now xcel is rolling out new
specifications for connecting these systems.

On Dec 13, 2017 8:11 PM, "jay" <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:

> HI Jerry,
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> If you were installing a UPS system, would you need permit?
> I’m asking, I don’t know.
>
> Jay
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> > On Dec 13, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Jerry Caldwell <solarcowboy at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
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> > Dear Wrenches,
> > Has anyone installed storage battery systems with no PV or other
> generation source?  I see no info on local building department websites
> about permitting storage batteries.  I've heard one person refer to battery
> storage as a "energy storage appliance" and allege that no permits are
> required for this.
> > I'm asking because I am bidding on a small battery only installation.
> It's pretty much just a battery pack and an inverter.  The installation is
> a test installation for a company who writes software to manage battery
> installations.  The management of this company sounded surprised when
> permits were mentioned.
> > As always, any help is appreciated.
> > Best,Jerry Caldwell
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