Do you have RSD for the panels on the pole barn roof?
Hard to say from that quick overview.
Can't see any of the details, that the inspector will be looking for.
Wire type and sizes.
How everything is connected.
Types of conduit and fittings.
Terminations.
Grounding.
I think technically you are required to have it on any "building" but per the note at the bottom I would argue that firefighters are not likely to engage in rooftop firefighting on a pole barn. Some inspectors care about it some dont.I have a disconnect for each array of panels, there is a single disconnect on the pole barn that disconnects both strings (20 panels total), each ground mount has a disconnect and a disconnect for the panels on the shed roof as well.
This doesn't meet code, as the individual conductors aren't identified. The (removed) jacket had the conductor identification on it. The inspector may not catch it.with jacket removed, so just the conductors themselves in conduit
This is not a code requirement, so no issue either wayShould I be using ferules into the inverter for each connection, just have the bare copper wire right now?
Rapid shutdown only applies to "inhabitable" buildings.I think technically you are required to have it on any "building" but per the note at the bottom I would argue that firefighters are not likely to engage in rooftop firefighting on a pole barn. Some inspectors care about it some dont.
RSD is different from disconnects as they want to reduce system voltage below 80v, in most cases this needs an rsd device between each panel.
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Ive had this conversation with an inspector. I think its a matter of interpretation. Im with you, i dont think it should be required on a barn.Rapid shutdown only applies to "inhabitable" buildings.
Basically, if you could live or sleep there.
This doesn't meet code, as the individual conductors aren't identified. The (removed) jacket had the conductor identification on it. The inspector may not catch it.
Hopefully he will not require it, the pole barn has 61 degree roof where the panels are mounted, don't think a fire fighter will be up on that roofIve had this conversation with an inspector. I think its a matter of interpretation. Im with you, i dont think it should be required on a barn.
He explained it this way---- NEC uses the term "dwelling" when they assume people are living inside. They use the term "building" when referring to just about everything else, thats why the exception is unattached carports and other structures without walls.
MaybeAhh okay, I have some of the wire with the jacket on it, if he does catch it maybe he will let it slide if I show him that, shows 600v on the jacket.
It's definitely up to interpretation.Ive had this conversation with an inspector. I think its a matter of interpretation. Im with you, i dont think it should be required on a barn.
He explained it this way---- NEC uses the term "dwelling" when they assume people are living inside. They use the term "building" when referring to just about everything else, thats why the exception is unattached carports and other structures without walls.
it meets code *IF* the individual conductors are identified. Some are identified/correctly correctly inside the bundle and others are not.This doesn't meet code, as the individual conductors aren't identified. The (removed) jacket had the conductor identification on it. The inspector may not catch it.
This is not a code requirement, so no issue either way
Correctit meets code *IF* the individual conductors are identified. Some are identified/correctly correctly inside the bundle and others are not.
The 6000xp's are cheap and have great reviews overall , if they fail it is easy and cheap to swap one out and can easily add more if I need to expand the system.Nice setup. Why not go with a tier 1 inverter if you got the ca$h for it?