Hey Corey, that's a real can of worms that can go either way depending on the AHJ. We've spent quite a few hours trying to develop a better approach for 2023, not that that'll help you anytime soon.
I can say that you'll twist yourself into knots with the NEC® definitions of building and structure, and still not be clear. I would recommend digging into the building and fire codes that are enforced locally - they have different classifications of buildings and structures, and while they are not directly referenced by the NEC®, you may be able to get local officials to "work with you" based on the language in them. (For example, a 2023 proposal is to exempt buildings that don't have habitable rooms, which is defined in the 2020 NEC®; other building types as defined in the IBC may provide the basis for exempting a current carport application, but YMMV). Brian Mehalic NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installation Professional™ R031508-59 National Electrical Code® CMP-4 Member (520) 204-6639 Solar Energy International http://www.solarenergy.org SEI Professional Services http://www.seisolarpros.com On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 11:50 PM Corey Shalanski <[email protected]> wrote: > Code gurus, > > It seems that a parking garage is properly considered to be a "building" > under NEC Article 100 definitions—and that 690.12 rapid shutdown > requirements would therefore apply. > > I am wondering if anyone has successfully argued that 690.12 should *not* > apply to systems installed on the top deck of a parking garage? > > -- > Corey Shalanski > Jah Light Solar > Portland, Jamaica > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & 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 or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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