Solar Patio Covers, Looking For a Partner!

[SunEagle]

Yes. The panels themselves and the DC or AC wiring needs to be out of reach. You can mount them lower only if you fence off the area and keep people out. This would be problem for a patio.
I suppose you could just enclose all of the wiring, but the inspector may not approve that.

Makes sense. Safety first.

I just never thought about putting a fence around a ground mounted system or have even seen them in some of the videos showing the installation. But like a pool you must keep out the non thinkers to protect them.

[inetdog]

Makes sense. Safety first.

I just never thought about putting a fence around a ground mounted system or have even seen them in some of the videos showing the installation. But like a pool you must keep out the non thinkers to protect them.

There have been a couple of threads in this and other forums complaining about the inspector/AHJ requiring a fence for a PV system which was located in a fenced field where nobody but the owner was supposed to have access. Have to protect the trespassers too.

[SunEagle]

There have been a couple of threads in this and other forums complaining about the inspector/AHJ requiring a fence for a PV system which was located in a fenced field where nobody but the owner was supposed to have access. Have to protect the trespassers too.

Not to worry about the trespassers. I have a bunch of claymores set up so they will never get close to the pv array to get electrocuted.

[inetdog]

Not to worry about the trespassers. I have a bunch of claymores set up so they will never get close to the pv array to get electrocuted.

Watch out that you do not accidentally get the inspector. That could have some really bad fallout.

[JoeWood]

I guess that they aren't enforcing the NFPA1 here in San Diego. I just asked my client if it was an issue during permitting, and he said
"It was not mentioned or asked about.They did check where my house was located to determine if I fell into a "fire hazard" zone. If I had, then additional requirements would apply".

darn, I was ready to start this patio cover this week!, but found out he's putting it on hold now because he's concerned about the glare it'll put on his neighbors house ..