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What are the requirements for a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel?

4.6.1 Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported by framing that have sufficient uniformly distributed and unobstructed openings throughout the top of the array (horizontal plane) to allow heat and gases to escape, as determined by the enforcing agency, are generally not subject to this requirement (CBC Section 903.3.3).

What if a roof is not covered by solar PV panels?

Roof surfaces not covered by solar PV panels shall be designed for the roof live load (CBC Section 1607, CRC R301.6). The building official may determine that live load need not be considered for solar PV panels and associated supporting members that are built on grade.

What is the minimum array area requirement for a solar PV inverter?

Although the RERH specification does not set a minimum array area requirement, builders should minimally specify an area of 50 square feet in order to operate the smallest grid-tied solar PV inverters on the market.

What are the requirements for PV installation?

PV installation shall comply with requirements of the standard plan. PV system operating at 80 volts or greater shall be protected by a listed DC arc fault protection. (CEC 690.11)

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