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PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH REFERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING:
<br /> ARTICLE 690,AND SECTIONS 200-6, 210-6, 230-70, 24D-3, 250-26, 250-50, 250-122 TO INCLUDE REFERENCED SECTIONS AND TABLES
<br /> NEC 220.82(B) General Loads.The general calculated load shall be not less than 100 percent of the NEC 690.4(C) Module Connection Arrangement.The connection to a module or panel shall be
<br /> first 10 kVA plus 40 percent of the remainder of the following loads: arranged so that removal of a module or panel from a photovoltaic source circuit does
<br /> NEC 240.4(B) Devices Rated 800 Amperes or Less.The next higher standard overcurrent device not interrupt a grounded conductor to other PV source circuits,
<br /> rating(above the ampacity of the conductors being protected)shall be permitted to be NEC 690.6 Ground-Fault Protection.Grounded do photovoltaic arrays shall be provided with do
<br /> used,provided all of the following conditions are met:(1)The conductors being ground-fault protection meeting the requirements o4 690.5(A)through(C)to reduce w
<br /> protected are not part of a multloutlet branch circuit supplying receptacles for cordand- fire hazards.Ungrounded do photovoltaic arrays shall comply with 69D,35, if N
<br /> plug-connected portable loads,(2)The ampacity of the conductors does not NEC 690.7(D) Circuits over 160 Volts to Ground.In one-and twofamily dwellings,live parts In
<br /> correspond with the standard ampere rating of a fuse or a circuit breaker without photovoltaic source circuits and photovoltaic output circuits over 150 volts to ground a
<br /> overload trip adjustments above Its rating(but that shall be permitted to have other trip shall not be accessible to other than qualified persons while energized, N
<br /> or rating adjustments).(3)The next higher standard rating selected does not exceed NEC 690.8(A)(1) Photovoltaic Source Circuit Currents.The maximum current shall be the sum of d
<br /> 800 amperes. parallel module rated shortc(rcuit currents multiplied by 125 percent. o
<br /> NEC 240.6(A) Fuses and Fixed-Trip Circuit Breakers.The standard ampere ratings for fuses and NEC 690.8(A)(3) Inverter Output Circuit Current.The maximum current shall be the Inverter _ N
<br /> Inverse time circuit breakers shall be considered 15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,60,70, continuous output current rating. 9 a� e
<br /> 80,90,100,110,125,150,175,200,225,250,300,350,400,450,500,600,700,
<br /> 800,1000,1200,1600,2000,2500,3000,4000,5000,and 6000 amperes.Additional NEC 890.8(B)(1) Oquired by 6 Devices.Overcurgh devices,where required,shell be rated as :a
<br /> standard ampere ratings for fuses shall be 1,3,6,10,and 601.The use of fuses and required by 690.8(B)(1)(a)through(1)(d).
<br /> Inverse time circuit breakers with nonstandard ampere ratings shall be permitted. NEC 690.14(C)(2) Marking.Each photovoltaic system disconnecting means shall be permanently
<br /> NEC TABLE 260.66 Size of Altemating-Current Grounding Electrode Conductor.The size of the marked to Identify it as a photovoltaic system disconnect.
<br /> grounding electrode conductor at the service,at each building or structure where NEC 690.17 Where all terminals of the disconnecting means may be energized in the open position,
<br /> supplied by a feeders)or branch clrcult(s),or at a separately derived system of a a warning sign shall be mounted on or adjacent to the disconnecting means.
<br /> grounded or ungrounded ac system shall not be less than given in Table 250.66, The sign shall be clearly legible and have the following words or equivalent: Lco
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<br /> except as permitted In 250.66(A)through(C). WARNING-ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 0
<br /> NEC 260.64(C) Grounding electrode conductor to be continuous,grounding crimps to be Irreversible TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES Z
<br /> NEC 260.160 MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION LU ui
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<br /> NEC 690.33 Connectors.The connectors permitted by Article 690 shall comply with 690.33(A) LU c
<br /> NEC 260.97 Bonding for Over 260 Volts.For circuits of over 250 volts to ground,the electrical through(E). L. N LL
<br /> continuity of metal raceways and cables with metal sheaths that contain any LU w
<br /> NEC 690.36 Ungrounded Photovoltaic Power Systems.Photovoltaic power systems shall be fY R m -
<br /> conductor other than service conductors shall be ensured by one or more of the permitted to operate with ungrounded photovoltaic source and output circuits where Y"§�
<br /> methods specified for services in 250.92(B),except for(B)(1), 06 o 2-
<br /> the system complies with 690.35(A)through(G), o N
<br /> NEC TABLE 310.16 Table 310.16 Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Rated 0 Through 2000 NEC 690.63 Direct-Current Photovoltaic flower Source.A permanent label for the direct current W U
<br /> Volts, t-Ca60*C Through duct90*C rs In R Through able, ,Not More Than Three photovoltaic power source indicating Items(1)through(5)shall be provided by (--
<br /> Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway,Cable,or Earth(Directly Burled),Based on the Installer at the photovoltaic disconnecting means: 0
<br /> Ambient Temperature of 30°C(86°F) RATED MAXIMUM POWER-POINT CURRENT Z
<br /> NEC 422.30 Disconnecting Means-General.A means shall be provided to simultaneously RATED MAXIMUM POWER-POINT VOLTAGE
<br /> disconnect each appliance from all ungrounded conductors in accordance with the MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE (REF:690.7(A))
<br /> following sections of Part III.If an appliance is supplied by more than one SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (REF:690.8(A))
<br /> branch-circuit or feeder,these disconnecting means shall MAXIMUM RATED OUTPUT CURRENT OF THE
<br /> be grouped and Identified as the appliance disconnect. CHARGE CONTROLLER[IF INSTALLED]
<br /> NEC 422.60 Nameplate Marking.Each electrical appliance shall be provided with a nameplate NEC 690.66(B) Facilities with Utility Services and PV Systems.Buildings or structures with both utility Redienus are
<br /> giving the identifying name and the rating in volts and amperes,or in volts and watts, service and a photovoltaic system shall have a permanent plaque or directory NTs
<br /> If the appliance is to be used on a specific frequency or frequencies,it shall be so providing the location of the service disconnecting means and the photovoltaic system " erzzrzo�e
<br /> marked.Where motor overload protection external to the appliance is required,the disconnecting means if not located at the same location. q
<br /> appliance shall be so marked. NEC 690.64(B)(6) Point of Connection.The output of a utilityinteractive Inverter shall be connected COOK
<br /> NEC 422.62(B) Additional Nameplate Markings.Appliances,other than those factory-equipped with as specified in 690.64(A)or(B).
<br /> cords and attachment plugs and with nameplates in compliance with 422.60,shall NEC 706.10 Directory.A permanent plaque or directory,denoting all electric power sources on or be marked in accordance with 422.62(B)(1)or(13)(2), in the premises,shall be installed at each service equipment location and at locations P
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