Electrical Elements: Plan Review & Permitting of Residential Rooftop Solar PV Systems

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In this three-hour course, you will practice evaluated the compliance of:

  • Fire Classification
  • Grounding/Bonding of Module-Rack
  • Conductors - DC Size and Type
  • Inverter AC output conductors and OCPD
  • Bus Size of Panelboard
  • Disconnecting Means
  • Rapid Shutdown
  • Microinverters

Visit the Handouts tab of the course to download the comprehensive practice plans you will evaluate and other relevant references. Complete the survey at the end of the course to obtain the Certificate of Completion. Save and present the Certificate to the CEU-awarding entity. 

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Introduction
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Begin self-paced component package. View this 10-minute introduction to the series of courses related to Plan Review. You will learn about how to access the comprehensive plans you will evaluate to practice each task.
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Fire Classification
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Begin self-paced component package. Learn how to verify the module-rack combination achieves the desired fire classification for the roof. Approximately 15 minutes.
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Grounding and Bonding of the Module and Rack
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Begin self-paced component package. Learn how to verify that the module-mounting system combination achieves the required equipment grounding and bonding in accordance with UL Standards and the National Electrical Code. Approximately 20 minutes.
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DC Conductors
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Begin self-paced component package. Learn a bit about DC conductors and how to verify that the type and size specified in the plan are code compliant. Approximately 35 minutes.
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AC Output Conductors & Overcurrent Protection Device
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Begin self-paced component package. Learn how to verify the circuit breaker for the inverter and the AC output conductors are correctly sized in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Approximately 25 minutes.
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Bus Size of the Panelboard
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Begin self-paced component package. Learn how to verify that the panelboard bus rating is sufficient to handle the PV system contribution according to the National Electrical Code. Approximately 20 minutes.
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Microinverters
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Begin self-paced component package. Microinverters are not part of the series of plan review topics. However, given how common they have become, you will find it useful to practice how to verify the number of microinverters that can be connected together. Approximately 15 minutes.
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Disconnecting Means
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Begin self-paced component package. Practice verifying the required disconnecting means are shown in the plan at the proper locations. Approximately 20 minutes.
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Rapid Shutdown
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Begin self-paced component package. Practice reviewing a plan to ensure what is used for rapid shutdown is in compliance with the National Electrical Code. Approximately 30 minutes.
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Course Evaluation: Electrical Elements of Solar PV Plan Review
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Certificate of Completion Plan Review: Electrical Components
4.00 hour credits  |  Certificate available
4.00 hour credits  |  Certificate available Save this Certificate of Completion and present to the CEU-awarding entity.
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