On the surface, the process seems simple, however, there are many steps required to ensure safety. 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.
The presence of a PV system near a fire may produce hazards such as heightened potential for falls, electrical shock, and collapse of roof structures. Due to these perceived hazards, there have been cases where firefighters limited their operations and the fire was allowed to expand.
As PV deployments have become commonplace around the world, codes and standards bodies have worked with the fire services and the PV industry to develop guidelines to address the potential hazards to firefighters working near energized PV systems.
The National Electric Code outlines the required minimum distances between live electrical parts and firefighting equipment to prevent electric shock. Firefighters should also be aware that roof surfaces with PV modules can be slippery, increasing the risk of falls during operations.
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