IREC Learning: Code Official Training

SolarAPP+ Permitting and Inspection Tool

The course is being offered free of charge and successful completion can count toward continuing education units through the International Code Council. Save the Certificate of Completion at the end of the course to present to the CEU-awarding entity. Courses are currently free to registrants. The registration fee is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE.)

Inspecting a SolarAPP+ System
Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

Learn how a code official can use the SolarAPP+ inspection checklist to perform an efficient and effective inspection of solar PV systems permitted through SolarAPP+. The approval document that contains the inspection checklist replaces a traditional plan set. The inspection checklist is dynamically generated for each job, while providing one consistent format as opposed to the varied plan sets inspectors are used to seeing. This training explains how the inspection checklist is generated, and how the inspector can complete a full inspection from the main panel to the roof in the same or less time than traditional practices.
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Register for all 5 inspection video courses as part of a series

Register for the series of all 5 inspection courses with one click. All 5 inspection courses are recognized by ICC, IAEI, and NABCEP for continuing education units. Save the Certificate of Completion at the end of the course to present to the CEU-awarding entity. Courses are currently free to registrants. The registration fee is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE.)

Solar PV Field Inspection Basics - Series
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Tag along with inspectors across the country as they give inspection tips on 5 different types of PV systems.
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Register for Individual Field Inspection Videos

Select one or more of the courses from the list below to register for an individual course. If you plan to take all 5 courses, see the link above to register for the 'series' of courses at a discounted rate. All 5 inspection courses are recognized by ICC, IAEI, and NABCEP for continuing education units. Save the Certificate of Completion at the end of the course to present to the CEU-awarding entity. Courses are currently free to registrants. The registration fee is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE.)

PV Field Inspection 1 - Microinverter System
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

Follow seasoned wiring inspector, Jim Rogers, as he provides tips for the efficient inspection of a microinverter system.

If your inspections include systems with microinverters, check out this interactive video. Jim Rogers walks you through the finer points of the inspection of a microinverter system in Massachusetts. Answer questions throughout the videos for more instruction. Then check your knowledge with a brief review at the end. Certificate of Completion for 1 hour of coursework.
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PV Field Inspection 2 - DC-DC Converter System
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

Bob Hattier takes us through the inspection of a system in Illinois with two rooftop arrays and DC-DC converters.

Many PV systems employ DC-DC converters to meet the rapid shutdown requirement. If you are new to either of these terms, join Bob Hattier for a detailed inspection in Midlothian, Illinois. Answer questions throughout the videos for more instruction. Then check your knowledge with a brief review at the end. Certificate of Completion for 1 hour of coursework.
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PV Field Inspection 3 - Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

Field inspection tips for the inspection of a residential rooftop system with a string inverter and Tesla Powerwall energy storage system.

Energy storage systems are becoming common. Learn from Chief Electrical Inspector, Pete Jackson, the ins and outs of a string inverter system with a Tesla PowerWall in Bakersfield, California. Answer questions throughout the videos for more instruction. Then check your knowledge with a brief review at the end. Certificate of Completion for 1 hour of coursework.
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PV Field Inspection 4 - Ground Mounted AC-Coupled System with Energy Storage
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

Follow Rebekah Hren on an inspection of an ground mounted, AC-coupled system with sealed batteries.

Rebekah Hren hosts Joe Sarubbi on an inspection in Liberty, North Carolina. Energy storage systems are becoming more common. This pole-mounted array is an AC-coupled system with both a PV-system inverter and a multi-mode inverter along with sealed AGM batteries. Answer questions throughout the videos for more instruction. Then check your knowledge with a brief review at the end. Certificate of Completion for 1 hour of coursework.
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PV Field Inspection 5 - Commercial Carport System
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

The inspection of a 300 kW commercial carport system in Bakersfield, CA

Join Pete Jackson, the chief electrical inspector of Bakersfield, CA, as he explains how to inspect a commercial carport system, the most common commercial installations. Answer questions throughout the videos for more instruction. Then check your knowledge with a brief review at the end. Certificate of Completion for 1 hour of coursework.
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Code Related Webinars

Continuing Safe Permitting and Inspection Practices during COVID-19 Webinar
Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 04/06/2020

Confronted by the current global pandemic, building departments across the country are facing a challenging question: “Do we shut down or stay open?” Jeff Spies moderates a stellar panel of experts weigh in on options that allow for safe, continued building department operations while maximizing the safety of solar installations. This webinar, hosted Monday, April 6th addresses how building departments can continue operations, using no-touch permitting and practices while preserving permitting and inspection quality.
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Solar Updates in the 2017 National Electrical Code
Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 05/15/2017

In this webinar, national expert Jim Rogers discussed new articles in the NEC, such as Large Scale Photovoltaic Electric Supply Stations and Energy Storage Systems, as well as updates to existing provisions like rapid shutdown, and grounding of PV systems.
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