> Jason - In my experience AHJs run the gamut on this issue, from refusing to > get on the roof to requiring OSHA compliant access to all areas of the > system supplied by the installer. In the latter case I would ALWAYS have > someone on site, even if they had to wait all day (not uncommon). They > didn't have to be a crew leader, but I did try to send someone who could > speak intelligently about the system. In my commissioning work I also > require that the contractor supplies OSHA compliant means to access all > system components and I've never gotten any push-back on that, though the > definition of "OSHA compliant" is sometimes debated and I've probably gotten > on some ladders that I shouldn't have. If you needed a man-lift to access > the system you wouldn't expect the inspector to provide that, so why is a > ladder any different? > > That being said, if they are requiring it and costing you money to supply > it, and then not using it, that would pickle my giblets a little bit too. > > > For a brighter energy future, > > > Andrew Truitt MSc., LEED GA > NABCEP Certified PV Installer™ (ID# 032407-66) > Principal > Truitt Renewable Energy Consulting > (202) 486-7507 > <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-truitt/8/622/713> > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-truitt/8/622/713 >
> > "Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It's just that I prefer fusion > to fission. And it just so happens that there's an enormous fusion reactor > safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers more than we could > ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it's wireless!" > > ~William McDonough > > > > > > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Jason Szumlanski <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Ha – The roof we are dealing with today has 26’ high eaves and it is a >> steep metal roof. There is no way they are actually getting up there. When >> we do timed inspections in other jurisdictions they rarely step foot on a >> ladder. Maybe it’s a testament to our reputation, but we are paying for the >> inspection - it would be nice if it were actually done.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Jason Szumlanski**** >> >> Fafco Solar **** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Benn At >> DayStarSolar >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:55 PM >> *To:* RE-wrenches >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Ladders for Inspectors**** >> >> ** ** >> >> This issue came up for me as well.**** >> >> I dont recall at the moment where it is written, perhaps it was OSHA, >> but apparently the contractor (permit puller) is responsible for supplying >> access and safety equip ie, fall protection (with exception of personal PPE, >> boots, hat, glasses) for inspectors to inspect the permitted work. **** >> >> ** ** >> >> You do bring up a valid issue re leaving a ladder up for them, especially >> considering they typically leave a pretty big window open for when they will >> drop by. I believe that this puts the onus on the inspector to provide an >> accurate inspection time. **** >> >> ** ** >> >> I'm impressed that your inspector even wants to get up on a ladder!!!**** >> >> ** ** >> >> benn**** >> >> Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and >> typos. **** >> >> >> On 2011-09-01, at 8:46 AM, "Jason Szumlanski" <[email protected]> >> wrote:**** >> >> Is anyone being forced to leave ladders up and secured in place for >> inspectors? One jurisdiction in our neck of the woods is insisting that we >> do this. I believe this is a serious risk to public safety, and I won’t be >> responsible for some homeowner or curious child getting injured on or around >> a ladder propped against a building. The jurisdiction does not do timed >> inspections, so we can’t even be there to raise the ladder for them.**** >> >> **** >> >> Can anyone point to some resources (OSHA?) that I can use to convince the >> building official that this is a very bad idea?**** >> >> **** >> >> Jason Szumlanski**** >> >> Fafco Solar**** >> >> **** >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org**** >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> >
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