You just can't beat glass and aluminum for fire retardant.  We do a lot of top 
of pole mounts and now I
Have one more selling point to keep the solar off the roof.  

John Blittersdorf 

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On Nov 11, 2013, at 1:09 PM, "William Miller" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Friends:
>  
> This was brought to my attention:  
> http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848
>  
>  
> I know this is an isolated scenario, but bad PR can spread like umm, 
> wildfire.  We should all be aware of bad press so we can respond to questions 
> about safety hazards.
>  
> I think this story is relevant in that as the number of PV installations 
> continues to grow, the chance of an accident naturally increases. I believe 
> we all need to do the best work possible to minimize this risk.  Even though 
> some of the Code requirements seem illogical, I favor strict adherence to the 
> code, including the more subjective judgments on good workmanship.
>  
> I look forward to the day when plastic wire ties of any type are not accepted 
> for wire management – I think they are sub-standard practice and increase the 
> likelihood of fire or shock hazards.
>  
> William Miller
>  
>  
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> 17395 Oak Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422
> www.millersolar.com
> 805-438-5600 voice
>  
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