Pv Module Clearances From Roof Edge

1 panels shall be located in a manner that provides one three foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels are located.

Pv module clearances from roof edge.

Current 2016 ca residential fire code roof clearance requirements pathways to ridge street access 2016 ca intervening code cycle supplement. Panels modules installed on residential buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides a 3 foot wide 914 mm clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels modules are located. Away from a horizontal ridge on both sides to create the 36 in wide path. Anybody know the minimum clearance required between pv module edge of roof.

Where panels cover more than 33 of the roof a 36 in wide path is required on both sides of the ridge. So if you have a 50mm high gap between panel and roof 100mm minimum distance panel from the roof edge. Panels and modules installed on dwellings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides a clear access pathway not less than 3 feet 914 mm in width from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels and modules are located. Roofs under windows now require 36 inch wide access pathway.

For roofs where pv panels cover up to 33 of the total area in plan view essentially as seen from above the panels must be at least 18 in. 60mm gap 120mm from roof edge 70mm gap 140 mm from roof edge etc. 2 the access pathway shall be located at a structurally strong location on the building i e. Panels with a minimum distance between the panel and roof edge of 2s where s is the gap between the underside of the panel and the roof surface.

Mcs say 600mm building regs is grey one report that it is 300mm another company that thinks its 400mm. Roof slopes less than two units vertical in 12 units horizontal 2 12 panels modules shall be located in a manner that provides a minimum 3 foot wide clear access pathway 3 clear width measured from the load bearing wall to the pv panel around the perimeter edges of the roof. This official sponsor may provide discounts for members.