Building Integrated Photovoltaics
An overview of product functionality, code compliance, safety standards and first responder resources
2024 Quarterly Virtual Training Series
(This is a FREE course for our current NYSFMIA members)
Friday July 26th, 2024
1:00 PM EST
2 Hours Virtual On-Line Training
This virtual class will be presented as a 2-hour NYS PDE Course
UNDERSTANDING BIPVs
The challenge with understanding BIPVs lies in the requirement for pathways and a setback at the ridge.
But why are these pathways and setbacks necessary according to the code?
These provisions are crucial for firefighters, who cannot walk on solar panels and need access to the ridge.
The setback at the ridge ensures that two firefighters can pass each other safely while still relying on the structural support of the ridge.