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Post by thywar on Feb 21, 2014 13:09:23 GMT -7
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Post by solargeek1 on Feb 21, 2014 13:46:34 GMT -7
Haven't but it totally makes sense. Our panels are stand-alone as with all the snow we have, we learned we lost too much power over the long snowy winters when they were on our roof at old house. Couldn't reach them (35 feet high roof) to clear with a brush.
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Post by tjwilhelm on Feb 21, 2014 15:16:08 GMT -7
There is both a bit a truth and a bit of humbug in the article.
If solar-PV systems are installed using industry best-practices and in full accord with National Electical Code requirements, the issue is minimalized to near the point of non-existence.
That said, the NFPA/NEC and the International Building Code are already addressing even more safety requirements especially with firefighters in mind. New building codes will require a 3-foot setback for PV arrays from all roof edges. This will allow safe access to the roof without having to crawl over the solar array. The 2014 NEC also requires very durable and highly reflective signage pointing out the mandatory dosconnects so they are easier for firefighters to find with their flashlights.
Situations as mentioned by the article are likely sub-standard, do-it-yourselfer or cheap-inexperienced installations.
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Post by thywar on Feb 21, 2014 16:59:25 GMT -7
I figured there would be new regulations to help alleviate this problem. Makes sense to do so. Not sure how you educate the do it yourselfer from 10 yrs ago to upgrade or fix. Glad for the information
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