By Mark Burger, PV Magazine USA
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has produced an updated Model Inspection Checklist for Residential Rooftop PV. This 15-page document facilitates a process for local inspectors and installers in plan review and field inspection steps, from structural analysis to signs and labels to be posted. Continue reading here.
Photo: Bob & Gina’s home in Lincoln, Nebraska – Solar Examples
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