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Free Webinar: Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) & Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Code Compliance, December 18, 9am-12:30pm PT
Event Description
In this advanced class, the instructors will cover in detail all the issues pertaining to inspecting and permitting of photovoltaic grid-tied systems (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in all sectors, including commercial, industrial, small business, multifamily, and residential. This workshop is designed for building inspectors, plan checkers, fire officials, PV installers, designers, engineers, and architects who wish to stay current on the latest code compliance issues to help facilitate safe and long-lasting PV systems. The primary focus is on the National Electrical Code (NEC), including the recent updates to the NEC with a permit and inspection guideline. The course will also focus on relevant code sections and plans for permit submissions in residential, commercial and utility scale systems.
Please note that this class will not cover the basics of photovoltaics.
Objectives:
- Applicable building and electrical codes
- Code revisions and updates
- Plans for permit submission
- Upcoming changes in technology
- Fire and safety issues
Bill Brooks, PE, of Brooks Engineering has worked with utility-interconnected photovoltaic (PV) systems since the late 1980's. He is a consultant to the PV industry on a variety of performance, troubleshooting, and training topics. After 10 years working on standards, codes, and solar research at the North Carolina Solar Center at N.C. State University, he began providing training for the California incentive programs in 1998. Over the past 9 years, these training workshops have helped over 2,000 local inspectors and over 3,000 electricians and installers understand PV systems.
Martin Herzfeld
Martin Herzfeld is an IREC Certified Master Trainer™ Emeritus for PV Installation Professional, one of the few in California. He is also a NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) Accredited Training and Continuing Education Provider, as well as an OSHA-Authorized Construction trainer. He is an Adjunct Professor of Energy (Photovoltaics) at a community college in Sacramento, CA.
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