NYSERDA out of NY has reasonable amendments to the IBC for setbacks for
access and ventilation. They clarify that the hip roof valley is 18"
either side for a total of 36" width.
On 2018-07-10 17:38, Wayne Irwin wrote:
> Calfire code seems to be the standard being somewhat enforced as the standard
> nationwide.
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> Hey Gary,
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> Ohio Fire Code does cover this. It's a matter of if the Fire marshal in you
> project area wants to waive or alter the requirements.
>
> http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/1301:7-7-06v1
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> Specifically 605.11.1.2 is for residential buildings. There is some conflict
> in terms of Hip roofs in the code there. 605.11.1.2.2 states a single 3ft
> path on one edge or another for a hip roof, but 605.11.1.2.4 states that an
> 18 space is allowed when modules are mounted on two adjacent roof planes with
> a hip roof.
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> FROM: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> ON BEHALF OF
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> SENT: Monday, July 09, 2018 3:39 PM
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> SUBJECT: [RE-wrenches] Solar set backs
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> Hello Wrenches,
>
> What are you all seeing required as setbacks post 2017? I am having
> inspectors vary between wanting a 3' lane at the bottom and sides to allowing
> the array down to the gutter, and from requiring between 18" and 3' at the
> ridge.
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