The state of NJ has rules that PV modules do not require regular maintenance thus the clearance rules and access do not apply. It's somewhere in the construction code communicator of 2008-2010.
It maybe not exactly what you're looking for, but maybe it'll help. > Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:44:31 -0500 > From: Jason Szumlanski <[email protected]> > To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]> > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment? > Message-ID: > <CAJJtG3qj7sVpjD-= > [email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > The Florida Building Code definitions of "equipment" and "appliances" in > the Mechanical Code do not include solar arrays, yet some building > officials insist on applying provisions of the mechanical code. > Specifically, we get quite a few comments about mounting height above the > roof and permanent access ladders and platforms. What is your experience in > your state, and do you consider solar arrays to be "mechanical equipment." > > (If you have any ammo specific to FBC 2010 that I can use, I'd be happy to > get your thoughts off-list). > > *Jason Szumlanski** * > > *Fafco Solar* >
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