What are the PV requirements in the energy code?

The PV requirements in the energy code contain mandatory measures and provides for compliance through either a performance analysis or through specific prescriptive measures. The prescriptive in the Energy Code for PV and Battery Storage measures are considered baseline values for a performance-based analysis.

Which building types require a photovoltaic (PV) system?

All newly constructed building types specified in Table 140.10-A, or mixed occupancy buildings where one or more of these building types constitute at least 80 percent of the floor area of the building, shall have a newly installed photovoltaic (PV) system meeting the minimum qualification requirements of Reference Joint Appendix JA11.

What is a 70B standard for PV maintenance?

Beyond contractual requirements, every company performing maintenance work on large-scale PV sites should consider structuring their operations around 70B as it creates a scalable program that protects people and assets, and early adoption of a standard helps position your company as a leader in the field.

Does NFPA 70B apply to plug-in loads?

NFPA 70B is not applicable to single-family dwellings or plug-in loads — its scope is electrical, electronic, communication systems, and equipment “typical of those installed for industrial plants, institutional and commercial buildings, and large multifamily residential complexes.”