10179612_1631 S. SPRUCE - Plan (2)

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NOTES:£-6 L *(301,3 1. All exposed photovoltaic system conductors on the roof will be USE-2 or PV wire. 2. All photovoltaic system conductors will be 90 degree C rated in accordance with CEC 690.31B, Table 310.16, Table 310.17. 3. Where DC conductors are run inside the building or attic, they shall be contained in a metal raceway in accordance with CEC 690.31 E. 4. All exterior conduit, fittings and boxes shall be rain-tight and approved for use in wet locations in accordance with CEC 314.15. 5. All conductors exposed to sunlight shall be listed as sunlight resistant in accordance with CEC 300.6 Cl, 310.8 D. 6. All photovoltaic output circuits operating above 30 volts shall be installed in readily accessible location and in electrical raceways in accordance with CEC 690.31. 7. All metallic raceways and equipment shall be bonded and electrically continuous in accordance with CEC 250.90,250.96. 8. The photovoltaic arrays shall be provided with DC ground-fault protection in accordance with CEC 690.5. 9. The DC grounding electrode conductor shall be sized according to CEC 250.166,690.47B 10. The DC grounding electrode shall be bonded to the AC grounding electrode and the conductor shall be no smaller than the largest grounding electrode conductor, either AC or DC CEC 690.47 C 7. 11. The AC grounding electrode conductor shall be sized according to NEC 250.66, Table 310.15 B 6, CEC 690.47. 12. Grounding bushings are required around pre-punched concentric knock outs on the DC side ofthe system. CEC 250.97 13. The grounding electrode to be protected from physical damage between the grounding electrode and the panel or inverter if smaller than #6 copper wire in accordance with CEC 250.64B. 14. Grounding electrode conductor will be continuous, except for splices or joints at bus bars within listed equipment in accordance with CEC 250.64 C. 15. If a water pipe is use for the grounding an additional driven rod ufer ground will be installed in accordance with CEC 250.50. 16. PV backfed breaker to be installed on the opposite end of the bus bar from the main breaker and labeled " WARNING- PHOTOVOLTAIC CONNECTION. DO NOT RELOCATE THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE". 17. City Building Inspector shall inspect accessible structural connections and the house current side ofthe system, all other equipment shall be UL listed and approved. 18. A smoke detector, approved and listed by the State Fire Marshall, shall be installed in each dwelling when a permit for alterations, repairs or additions exceed $1,000.00. A battery powered smoke detector satisfies the requirements for a smoke detector. (907.2.10.2 CBC) 19. Approved combined smoke alarms and carbon dioxide alarms shall be acceptable. 20. A carbon monoxide detector shall be installed in the specific existing dwelling unit that have attached garages or fuel-burning appliances for which a permit is issued for alterations, repairs or additions exceeding $1,000.00. Listed single-or multi-station carbon monoxide alarms may be used. The alarm shall receive its primary power from the building wiring except it is permitted to be solely battery operated where repairs or alterations do not result in the removal of wall and ceiling finishes or there is no access by means of an attic. (R.315 CRC) .