Photovoltaic bracket factory inspection items list

What are the requirements for a roof-mounted PV system?

Firefighter access according to approved plan. Roof-mounted PV systems have the required fire classification (CBC 1505.9 or CRC R902.4). Grounding/bonding of rack and modules according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions that are approved and listed.

Do roof-mounted PV panels and modules have a fire classification rating?

Rooftop-mounted PV panels and modules have the proper fire classification rating. (CBC 1509.7.2 & CRC R908.1.2)

How do you know if a photovoltaic module is bad?

Where cells have become shiny or changed colour locally, cells have a poor or degrading anti-reflective coating which is an indicator of poor module performance. “IEC 61215: Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualifications and type approval 2nd Edition,” International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, 2005.

Where is a photovoltaic power source marking located?

Marking is placed adjacent to the main service disconnect in a location clearly visible from where the disconnect is operated. (CFC 605.11.1.3 & CRC R331.2.3) 67. The markings say “WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE” and have 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum-sized white letters on a red background.

Where should a photovoltaic circuit be located?

(CBC 1509.7.2 & CRC R908.1.2) Conduit, wiring systems and raceways for photovoltaic circuits are located as close as possible to the ridge, hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities.

What is a field inspection guide?

This document has two sections. Neither section is all-inclusive as this document is simply a tool to aid the inspection process. SECTION 1 – Field Inspection Guide: The purpose of this section is to give the field inspector a single-page reminder of the most important items in a field inspection.