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What are the NEC 690 requirements for PV systems?

Additionally, a clear 3-ft pathway needs to be available for firefighter access to the roof. NEC 690 defines electrical safety requirements for PV systems. Equipment grounding required: Exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of PV module frames, electrical equipment and conductor enclosures must be grounded.

What conditions should a roof support a photovoltaic panel system?

Roof structures that support photovoltaic panel systems shall be designed to resist each of the following conditions: 1. Applicable uniform and concentrated roof loads with the photovoltaic panel system dead loads.

What is a rooftop rack-mounted photovoltaic panel fire classification?

Rooftop rack-mounted photovoltaic panel systems shall be tested, listed and identified with a fire classification in accordance with UL 1703 and UL 2703. The fire classification shall comply with Table CS502.1 (IBC Table 1505.1) based on the type of construction of the building. CS503.1 (IBC 1507.1) Scope.

Does a roof support solar photovoltaic panels or modules?

The structure of a roof that supports solar photovoltaic panels or modules shall be designed to accommodate the full solar photovoltaic panels or modules and ballast dead load, including concentrated loads from support frames in combination with the loads from Section CS507.1.1.1 (IBC 1607.13.5.1) and other applicable loads.

Do photovoltaic systems have a fire classification?

CS510.3.2 (IBC 3111.3.2) Fire classification. Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic systems shall have a fire classification in accordance with Section CS502.7 (IBC 1505.9). Building-integrated photovoltaic systems shall have a fire classification in accordance with Section CS502.6 (IBC 1505.8).

Are solar panels required for a roof photovoltaic live load?

Solar photovoltaic panels or modules that are independent structures and do not have accessible/occupied space underneath are not required to accommodate a roof photovoltaic live load, provided the area under the structure is restricted to keep the public away.