Spring 2010 Energy Efficiency Classes
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| Program Title | Inspecting PV Systems for Code Compliance | ||||||||||||||
| Time, Location | May 13 (Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm) San Jose PEC--IBEW | ||||||||||||||
| Also Offered | n/a | ||||||||||||||
| Description | In this advanced class, the instructor will cover in detail the issues pertaining to inspecting and permitting of photovoltaic grid-tied systems in all sectors, including commercial, industrial, small business, multifamily, and residential. This advanced 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. We will provide participants with an intensive overview of the codes and standards that govern small-scale solar electrical generation. The primary focus is on the National Electrical Code (NEC), including the 2005 and 2008 updates to the NEC with a permit and inspection guideline provided to guide jurisdictions. Please note that we will not cover the basics of photovoltaics in this class. | ||||||||||||||
| Audience Level | This advanced workshop is designed for building inspectors, plan checkers, fire officials, PV installers, designers, engineers, and architects already familiar with the basics of photovoltaics. | ||||||||||||||
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| Instructor(s) | William Brooks 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. These classes have been offered throughout the U. S. and have provided the background and guidance to deliver and approve code-compliant systems. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where problems occur to focus training on those issues of greatest need. Mr. Brooks has written several important technical manuals for the industry that are now widely used in California and beyond. His experience includes work on the technical review committees for the National Electrical Code on photovoltaics and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) for utility interconnection standards. He received special recognition by IEEE for his contribution to the IEEE Standard 929-2000 Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. He has worked closely with PG&E and the other utilities throughout California by facilitating the initial development of the current Rule 21 interconnection requirements for all distributed generators. Mr. Brooks holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in both North Carolina and California. | ||||||||||||||
| Resources | Download a list of Web sites and print material related to this class topic. EDR Design Briefs: Building Integrated Photovoltaics | ||||||||||||||
| Cost | No fee for this program | ||||||||||||||
| Credits | AIA: 6 (HSW/SD) NCQLP: 0 (Learn more about AIA continuing education and NCQLP.) |
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