That is my usual "common sense" argument - no regular maintenance. There is no more maintenance than a lightning protection system, attic fan (with moving parts) or other roof mounted apparatus. It would be nice to have a specific exclusion listed in the code.
*Jason Szumlanski** * *Fafco Solar * On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Steven Lawrence <[email protected]>wrote: > 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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