I'm with your inspector on this. I don't install fuses or breakers on roofs
jay peltz power On Feb 7, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > While I haven't completely convinced the latest inspector about PV not being > mechanical equipment, I'm running into another issue. > > I decided to try out the new Midnite MNPV6-AC combiner for Enphase circuits. > Because there are overcurrent devices inside, the inspector now insists that > NEC 240.24(A) applies and that the enclosure must be readily accessible, > meaning you have to reach it without a ladder. That would seem to make the > MNPV6-AC as a roof mounted solution, or Soladeck combiner boxes, or any other > combiner box incorporating overcurrent protection, pretty much useless on a > pitched roof or flat roof without a permanent access ladder or hatch. > > I'm debating whether to go to battle on this one or just capitulate. > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > > P.S. To answer benn's question, there is no definition of 'mechanical,' but > it does define 'equipment,' and it's clear to me that PV does not fit the > description. > mbers.re-wrenches.org >
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