There are so so many well informed people on this list, and I am so lazy.
I wish someone could just lay it all out":
We got the 2012 ABC thing nearly identical to NPPA1 with the set backs
and labeling
We got the 2014 NEC with the de-energizing the conductors and equipment
We got the IBC which appears to say one thing about fire rating ie.
needs to be the same as roof
And we got the UL thing that seems to be based on the combined rating of
the module and racking system
Wow, I commend anyone who is willing to go into a building department
and lay down a set of plans.
Mark
On 2/13/2014 10:50 AM, William Korthof wrote:
Bill,
Thanks for the attached info. I don't see where the fire rating class of solar
modules is addressed though...
In the IBC, the specific section (I believe 902.4 or close to that) seems to
call for solar modules to carry the same fire rating class as the roofing class
required of the building. At least that's the interpretation I initially got
from my local building and safety office. They've been sitting on my plans for
two weeks so far. When they turn them around, I may have more to talk about.
/wk
William Korthof
714.875.3576
Sustainable Solutions
#956904
On Feb 13, 2014, at 9:34 AM, "Bill Brooks" <billbroo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Yes Peter,
It is called the 2012 International Fire Code. The California guidelines
were turned into code in 2012. There is an explanation document I wrote
available online at:
http://solarabcs.org//about/publications/reports/fireguideline/index.html
For those states that are using NFPA 1 as their fire code, it is nearly
identical.
Bill.
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