Chula Vista has been difficult on a number of fronts for the past few years. I'm not sure what is behind it. This is a reference from an old Los Angeles Fire Department regulation. It was invented by a person at LA who still thinks it's a good idea. I don't doubt that it could not be developed. My first roof bracket had a quick-release feature for servicing panels in the array. It is a bad mandate and was rejected by the group who developed the guidelines for PV installation with the California Fire Marshal's office. There is no state support for the idea.
Bill. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Brian White Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:18 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] "Quick Release" PV System "Quick Release" PV System I just had a set of plans rejected by the City of Chula Vista, CA, because the integrated Tile product that we use did not have a "Quick Release" System for the array, so that the Fire Department could remove the array in the event of a fire. Has anyone ever heard of such a requirement? If so, how did you meet this requirement, with any style of PV array (BIPV, Standard Modules, peel & stick) and still achieve an 85 - 100 mph wind rating? Is it just me, or is this city from a different planet. This issue did not show up on the initial Plan Correction check list from the city, but they are calling it out now when we re-submitted. My electrician asked them to explain it to me over the phone, because he did not think anyone would believe him when he asked for this requirement. I have asked for a document or anything that defines this requirement, and will share what I find out. Brian C. White Sr. Design Engineer - PV Systems Eagle Roofing Products 120 North Auburn Street - Suite 212 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Phone: 530-273-2948 Cell: 530-575-5550
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