Read 690.9(D) and 690.34. Not sure where this "hysteria-run for the border" sentiment is coming from.
690.9(D) Photovoltaic Source and Output Circuits. Listed PV overcurrent devices shall be required to provide overcurrent protection in PV source and output circuits. The overcurrent devices shall be accessible but shall not be required to be readily accessible. 690.34 Access to Boxes. Junction, pull, and outlet boxes located behind modules or panels shall be so installed that the wiring contained in them can be rendered accessible directly or by displacement of a module(s) or panel(s) secured by removable fasteners and connected by a flexible wiring system. This is not a change. Please help me understand the concern. Bill Brooks. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ray Walters Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 2:23 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject) Interesting so does "require a tool" include taking a screw off the cover plate of the combiner box, too? What a game changer. I'm going to Mexico for my next project; I'll actually enjoy even more being the sole AHJ on the project. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 4/28/2014 2:52 PM, Michael Morningstar wrote: 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org> _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org <mailto: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 <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org> --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
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