There are two areas of PV systems that deserve the attention of inspectors to ensure the safety of the public over these very long periods of time. One is proper grounding of the PV array and the entire system and the other is ensuring that the ac output connections have been properly made to the existing premises wiring. Plan reviewers can look at conductor types with an eye to durability and longevity.
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Just by mere observation of the world around us, we can see that the wave of new products and technology is approaching enormous proportion, and currently shows no sign of slowing down. To this end, the landscape of plan review that has looked pretty much the same for many years is changing daily.
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Electrical inspectors and electrical permitting personnel are seeing increasing numbers of photovoltaic (PV) power systems, both at the permitting stage and at the initial inspection. Both processes go much more smoothly for all concerned when the electrical system is properly documented. Since the typical PV installer has not installed hundreds of the same PV system, [...]
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This is a question many inspection departments ask as budgets for governmental agencies are scrutinized and cut back. It is the field inspector that has the visibility to the customer, so this is where the priority also seems to be set. Just recently I was at a meeting with other inspection jurisdictions in the area [...]
(No Ratings Yet)At one time or another most electrical plan reviewers have probably asked the question, “Is it worth the time and effort?” Electrical plan review reminds me of a television commercial years ago about cleaning and polishing the silverware—it’s tedious and time consuming! Naturally, no one enjoys doing repetitive and tiresome tasks, as they tend to [...]
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