Wrenches I can't say every fire department does this but should, depending on wind speed and direction will drive which side of a ridge is to be vented. Jerry
On Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 11:01 AM <drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org> wrote: > It is an interesting issue. If you have a peak roof with modules on the > south side only, venting through the north side is wide open. Possibly the > NEC could acknowledge this fact. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > > To: > "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > Cc: > > Sent: > Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:07:18 -0500 > Subject: > Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar set backs > > > I had a student tell me that firefighters are often venting through the > gable side wall as opposed to the roof. Can anyone confirm or deny this > statement? > > > Shine On! > > Kris Schmid > Legacy Solar, LLC > 137 West 1st Avenue > Luck, WI 54853 > www.legacysolar.com > 715-653-4295 > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician > BSEE > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 6:46 PM, <cwar...@entech-engineering.com> wrote: > >> 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. >> >> Wayne Irwin, >> President >> License #CVC56695 >> State Licensed Solar Contractor >> Pure Energy Solar International Inc. >> wa...@pureenergysolar.com >> http://PureEnergySolar.com >> http://SolarChargingStation.net >> 352 377-6527 Office >> 352 336-3299 Fax >> >> >> The Sun Is Always Shining! >> >> The content of this message is Pure Energy Solar Confidential. If you are >> not the intended recipient and have received this message in error, any use >> or distribution is prohibited. Please notify me immediately by reply e-mail >> and delete this message from your computer system. Thank you. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> on >> behalf of Daniel Young <dyo...@dovetailsolar.com> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 10, 2018 5:25:01 PM >> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar set backs >> >> >> Hey Gary, >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> With Regards, >> >> >> >> Daniel Young, >> >> NABCEP Certified PV Installation ProfessionalTM: Cert #031508-90 >> >> >> >> *From:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> *On >> Behalf Of *gary easton >> *Sent:* Monday, July 09, 2018 3:39 PM >> *To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Solar set backs >> >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Gary Easton >> Appalachian Renewable Power >> >> Stewart, Ohio 45778 >> NABCEP Certified Solar PV >> >> T: 740-277-8498 >> >> www.arp-solar.com >> >> >> "First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. 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