I'm definitely interested in being involved too. I really respect how
difficult the language crafting can be, and the frustration to have
certain intent be misconstrued by an AHJ some where else later.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Thanks for the correction on that sedona fire Bill; I had only seen the
incorrect fire dept report.
I wish there was a clearinghouse for information on RE incidents and close
calls as they are all teachable moments for both RE professionals and
firefighters.
I ditto the need for more NEC guidance
] On Behalf Of Jeffrey
Quackenbush
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 10:28 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29
Ray--
What poisonous fumes do lead-acid batteries off-gas? I know they off-gas
hydrogen, which can be an explosion hazard -- but
ot completely true, as batteries are stored energy systems
and while they may be disconnected, are still energized
regardless of the state of other systems.
>
>
> From: David Brearley
>Sent: 1/22/2014 22:48
>To: RE-wrenches
renches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29
Drake,
As far I know you are correct. There have not been any firefighter
deaths due to solar.
However, a fire chief in New Jersey did suggest that he let a
warehouse burn down due to the presence of
.
Bill.
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dan Fink
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:21 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29
Drake, Wrenches;
There have been
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29
>
> Drake,
>
> As far I know you are correct. There have not been any firefighter deaths
> due to solar.
>
> However, a fire chief in New Jersey did suggest that he let a ware
;David Brearley"
Sent: 1/22/2014 22:48
To: "RE-wrenches"
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29
Drake,
As far I know you are correct. There have not been any firefighter deaths due
to solar.
However, a fire chief in New Jersey did suggest that he let
Drake, Wrenches;
There have been firefighter injuries requiring a hospital visit, but no
deaths that I know of. I try to keep track, as I train firefighters in
renewable energy safety, and teach an IREC accredited class for RE
installers on how to start a local firefighter outreach program. But mi
Drake,
As far I know you are correct. There have not been any firefighter deaths due
to solar.
However, a fire chief in New Jersey did suggest that he let a warehouse burn
down due to the presence of a PV system on the roof:
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/23313172/multiple-alarm-fire
http:
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