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Photovoltaic SystemsPhotovoltaic SystemsSolar Permitting and InspectionsSolar Permitting and Inspections
Building Codes and Regulations • Permitting • Inspection
Arizona Solar Power Societywww.meetup.com/arizona-solar-power-society/
Building Codes and Regulations • Permitting • Inspection
Arizona Solar Power Societywww.meetup.com/arizona-solar-power-society/
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Product standards, installation codes, and code enforcement are separate but related functions that result in higher-quality and safer installations.
Product standards, installation codes, and code enforcement are separate but related functions that result in higher-quality and safer installations.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
The UL Listing Mark indicates if the product is listed for both the United States and Canada.
The UL Listing Mark indicates if the product is listed for both the United States and Canada.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
PV equipment may bear the marks of listing and certification organizations other than Underwriters Laboratories.
PV equipment may bear the marks of listing and certification organizations other than Underwriters Laboratories.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Site drawings should be provided with permit applications indicating locations and providing descriptions of major components.
Site drawings should be provided with permit applications indicating locations and providing descriptions of major components.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Permit applications usually require either a one-line or a three-line electrical diagram. Additional electrical information may be included as a separate document.
Permit applications usually require either a one-line or a three-line electrical diagram. Additional electrical information may be included as a separate document.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Specifications for PV modules, inverters, and other equipment are required for code calculations and compliance.
Specifications for PV modules, inverters, and other equipment are required for code calculations and compliance.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Descriptions and drawings of the array mounting design and materials are used to analyze the structural integrity of the structure and the array.
Descriptions and drawings of the array mounting design and materials are used to analyze the structural integrity of the structure and the array.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Building permits include information about the construction project and inspections, and must be posted in a conspicuous location on the job site.
Building permits include information about the construction project and inspections, and must be posted in a conspicuous location on the job site.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Quality workmanship results in a neat and efficient electrical installation.
Quality workmanship results in a neat and efficient electrical installation.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Dedicated space is the clear space reserved around electrical equipment for the existing equipment and potential future additions.
Dedicated space is the clear space reserved around electrical equipment for the existing equipment and potential future additions.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Working space is the clear space reserved around electrical equipment so that workers can install, inspect, operate, and maintain the equipment safely and efficiently.
Working space is the clear space reserved around electrical equipment so that workers can install, inspect, operate, and maintain the equipment safely and efficiently.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Rubber or plastic terminal covers are used to prevent shorts across battery terminals during maintenance.
Rubber or plastic terminal covers are used to prevent shorts across battery terminals during maintenance.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
PV module labels must include terminal polarity information and ratings for voltage, current, and power.
PV module labels must include terminal polarity information and ratings for voltage, current, and power.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
A label indicating the operating current, operating voltage, maximum system voltage, and short-circuit current must be displayed at the DC disconnect of a PV array.
A label indicating the operating current, operating voltage, maximum system voltage, and short-circuit current must be displayed at the DC disconnect of a PV array.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Labels identifying the PV system as a power source and including its maximum output operating current must be posted at the AC disconnect of a PV system.
Labels identifying the PV system as a power source and including its maximum output operating current must be posted at the AC disconnect of a PV system.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
PV systems with batteries must have labels indicating the battery maximum operating voltage, equalization voltage, and polarity of the grounded circuit conductor.
PV systems with batteries must have labels indicating the battery maximum operating voltage, equalization voltage, and polarity of the grounded circuit conductor.
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Single 120 V supply panelboards must be marked to prohibit connection of multiwire or 240 V branch circuit loads.
Single 120 V supply panelboards must be marked to prohibit connection of multiwire or 240 V branch circuit loads.
Chapter 13 — Permitting and InspectionChapter 13 — Permitting and Inspection
Maintenance or operation labels are recommended for detailing nominal equipment settings and adjustment procedures.
Maintenance or operation labels are recommended for detailing nominal equipment settings and adjustment procedures.
