CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS
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Firefighters don''t need special equipment to fight fires at a solar array but they do need specialized training. This training is available for free online for your local fire department through
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But when a Tesla Powerwall installation in Arizona caught fire last year (true story!), suddenly everyone wanted to know about fire containment strategies. This guide will show you how
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It is important to take fire safety precautions while installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, whether the panels are installed by a professional solar contractor or by a division within your company.
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Under non-routine circumstances, if a fire starts in the area of a PV system, firefighting operations may need to be adapted to account for the PV system''s presence and related potential hazards.
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Only solar electric systems pose significant firefighter hazards, but note that “solar shingles” may be hard to spot. Lots of pipes and a few thin wires indicate a solar hot water or hot air
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With the capability of solar panels to create electricity day or night that travels through conduit, firefighters should not cut, damage or touch any part of the system.
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All new commercial buildings, including multi-family occupancies that require the installation of a fire sprinkler system, will require a Fire Control or Fire Riser Room in accordance with this standard.
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Firefighters arrive at the scene of a fire, and then identify the solar system on the structure, shut it down, watch for hazards as they extinguish the flames, and make sure the scene is safe when they leave.
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The materials used in solar panels and mounting systems must comply with fire safety standards such as UL 1703, which addresses the safety of flat-plate photovoltaic modules.
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