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SFSUN <br />FRAME RM ROOF <br />MOUNT <br />UL2703SYSTEM FIRE <br />CLASSIFICATION <br />CLASS A - TYPE 1, 2, 3 & 10 MODULES <br />*TYPE 10 MODULES - SOLARMOUNT SYSTEM ONLY <br />NO ADDITIONAL PARTS REQUIRED. BUSINESS AS USUAL. <br />Unirac product lines do not require any additional parts or modifications to their existing system components to achieve a UL1703 and UL2703 Class A <br />Rating / Fire Certification. Enjoy the same great labor savings with no additional component costs. Refer to each product’s Installation Guide and Design & <br />Engineering Guide for specific details. <br />BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS. TESTING / CERTIFICATION PROCESS. <br />BUILDING CODE <br />The International Building Code (IBC) 2012 has been adopted in serval states <br />and includes new requirements for the fire classification of solar systems. These <br />requirements are included in Chapter 15 – Roofing. The IBC applies to commercial <br />buildings and in some instances residential buildings. IBC 2012 has been adopted <br />by the State of California and the new requirements for the fire classification of <br />solar systems will be effective January 2015. <br />CERTIFIED STANDARDS <br />UL 1703 and 2703 have been updated to reflect the new requirements in the IBC <br />2012. The testing requirements include: <br />• Module Typing (Types 1 and 2 are the most common; Type 3 and 10 refer to <br />Glass – Glass modules or ThinFilm modules) <br />• Spread of Flame Testing (System = Module + Mounting) <br />• Burning Brand Testing (System = Module + Mounting) <br />WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW <br />1. Check with your local AHJ to determine the required roof classification of your <br />building. The fire classification of the solar system will need to match or be <br />greater than the roof classification. <br />2. Check to see what “Type of Module” you are purchasing. <br />3. Check to see if your mounting system has been tested with this “Type <br />of Module”, what fire classification was achieved, and if any additional <br />components or installation requirements are needed. This information should <br />be included in the mounting manufacturer’s installation instructions and <br />certification documentation. <br />4. Provide the mounting manufacturer’s installation instructions and certification <br />documentation to your AHJ for approval. <br />QUESTIONS Info@unirac.com <br />SM SOLAR <br />MOUNT <br />CLASS A - TYPE 1, 2, 3 & 10 MODULES CLASS A - TYPE 1, 2 & 3 MODULES CLASS A - TYPE 1, 2 & 3 MODULES <br />ROOF COVERING <br />FIRE CLASS RATING <br />MOUNTING SYSTEM <br />MODULE <br />TYPE CLASSICATION <br />COMPONENTS <br />BURNING BRAND TEST <br />(Pitched Roof Only) <br />A burning wood block is placed on module as a <br />fan blows at 12 MPH. The flame can’t be seen <br />on the underside of the roof within 90 minutes <br />Flame at southern edge of roof is aimed up the roof as a fan blows <br />at 12 MPH. The flame can’t spread 6 feet or more in 10 mins. <br />SPREAD OF FLAME TEST <br />TESTING PROCEDURES <br />© DIGITAL PUB 150101 <br />2510 N. Hathaway <br />St05/26/22