Readily accessible is now defined in the 2014 NEC. Installing OCPD’s underneath a module is a major faux paux, and I can’t imagine any AHJ thinking otherwise. Having to remove a module in order to reset a breaker, what a drag.
"Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal or inspection without requiring those concerned to use a tool, to climb over, remove obstacle or other.” Michael On Apr 28, 2014, at 10:29 AM, William Miller <will...@millersolar.com> wrote: > You call it a solar panel, I call it a glass j-box cover plate. > > William > > Miller Solar > >> On Apr 28, 2014, at 9:21 AM, Jason Szumlanski <ja...@fafcosolar.com> wrote: >> >> If that is the interpretation, >> I don't see how the breakers are "readily accessible" in a SolaDeck >> mounted anywhere, regardless of whether it is under a module. It >> requires removal of four screws (using a tool) to access the breakers >> inside the enclosure. It's all up to the AHJ. It has not been an issue >> locally here. I can see how other jurisdictions may not >> concur. > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change 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 participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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