Solar, AHJ's and Codes
For those of you going into solar design, one of the must-have's in your solar arsenal is a strong familiarization with the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and their specific codes. All jurisdictions will follow their perspective state's codes, but often times will add adjustments that best support their territory. For example, a forest county may have stricter fire code requirements than a jurisdiction out in the middle of the desert, whereas the latter may have a tighter reign on heat tolerance specs. Fire Codes "Offsets, offsets, offsets" - Yes, you'll hear it all the time when determining the location of your array. Here is the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Office of the State Fire Marshal's SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION GUIDELINE Here are few captures from the guide which focus on the 3' offsets: HOA/CCNR Codes and Applications Sample FORM - Compliance Deposit Submittal Form - 2012 Jan - ...