Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Glenn Burt
david.brear...@solarprofessional.com Sent: ‎1/‎22/‎2014 22:48 To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@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

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Dan Fink
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@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

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Bill Brooks
. 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

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Ray Walters
: [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 a PV system on the roof: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Jeffrey Quackenbush
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 Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29 Drake

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Dan Fink
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

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-23 Thread Ray Walters
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

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-22 Thread David Brearley
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

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 29

2014-01-22 Thread Dan Fink
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