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<br /> 4." IRONRIDGE Class A Fire Rating Frequently Asked Questions DC SYSTEM SIZE:3720W
<br /> AC SYSTEM 47F•3800W
<br /> What is a"module type"? What attachments and flashings are deemed MODULES:
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<br /> newsanarnrouces the conceptt ea INVERTER:
<br /> ef"s PV module type,based on 4 conslmctlon parameters Attachments and their respective flashings are riot (1)SOLAREDGE TECHNOLOGIES
<br /> All roofing products are tested and ".,-° - =" - and 2 fire performance parameters.The purpose of constituents of the rating at this time.All code compliant SE3800H-US(240V)
<br /> classified for their ability to resist fire. Test Setup this classification is to certi fy mounting systems wilt out flashing methods are acceptable from a fire rating
<br /> sa>Moeubs needing to test a with every module. standpoint. ENGINEER OF RECORD
<br /> Recently,these fire resistance standards so,,,,„„are given a type
<br /> . were expanded to include solar equipment ssn cans,ream on thew ,., What roofin materials are covered? What mountingheight is acceptable?
<br /> as part of the roof system.Specifically,this terms and construc
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<br /> requires the modules,mounting hardware i Mmamng system All fire rated roofi materials are covered within this UL fire testi was rformed with a of 5",which is
<br /> and roof covering to be tested together as i s,er ng et itined as°a"m' `>
<br /> a system to ensure they achieve the same oddethat
<br /> and includes
<br /> rroroot wvvering. certification metal,a composition shingle,clay antl c rating
<br /> Israp licable to
<br /> n tine module
<br /> torro Therefore,the
<br /> m �,. cement tile,metal,and membrane roofs. ratlng Is applicable to any module to root gap,
<br /> fire rating as the original roof covering. I Roet cemni g
<br /> Roof cove,ire produda are given a What If t have a Class C roof,but the jurisdiction Am I required to install skirting to meet the fire
<br /> These new requirements are being adopted 1 an Chas Retire of A.tor c based
<br /> throughout the country in 2016. on heir reared tire rasssance. I now requires Class A or B? code?
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<br /> Generally,older roofs will typically be"grandfathered No,IronRidge achieved a Class A fire rating without any
<br /> Burning Brand Test in",and will not require re-roofing.However,if 50%or additional racking components.
<br /> IronRidge Certification more of the roofing material is replaced for the solar
<br /> i installation the code requirement will be enforced. What determines Fire Classification?
<br /> IronRidge was the first company to
<br /> receive a Class A Fire Rating—the highest eaIT- t Where Is the new fire rating requirement code listedl Fire Classification refers to afire-resistance rating
<br /> possible rating—from Intertek Group plc.,a @ . system for roof covering materials based on their ability
<br /> Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. "' � '-'-- ``"" 2012 IBC:1509.7.2 Fire classification.Rooftop to withstand fire exposure.
<br /> A bum rig wooden block s graced on mca�e es a ran door ai tz men. mounted photovoltaic systems shall have the same fire
<br /> IronRidge Flush Mount and lilt Mount name cannot be one on umerswe d rod wekn go mousev cWssificatfon as fire roof assembly required by Section Class A-eflecave against severe h}e exposure
<br /> Systems were tested on slopedand flat - .....__ 1505 Class B-efecfive against moderate fire exposure y
<br /> ys __._.........__..._... ........_ .. ._ Class C-effective against light fire exposure Ace.;
<br /> roofs in accordance with the new UL 1703 Spread of Flame Test ;�c
<br /> R c,a o >iri&UL 2703 test standards.The testing WOO Where is a Class A Fire Rating required? d'f
<br /> evaluated the system's ability to resist What if the roof covering is not Class A rated? '
<br /> flame spread,burning material and The general requirement for roofing systems in the iBC energy today
<br /> structural damage to the roof. 'I refers to a Class C fire rating.Class Aor B is required for The IronRidge Class A rating will not diminish the fire
<br /> areas such as Wildland Urban Interface areas(WUI)and rating of the roof,whether Class A,B.or C.
<br /> •d� •'•:tJ• for very high fire severity areas.Many of these areas are CUSTOMER INFORMATION
<br /> Refer to the table below to determine the found throughout the western United States.California
<br /> What
<br /> requirements for achieving a Class A Fire has the most Class A and B roof fire rating requirements,has is the tilt mount system fire rated for?
<br /> NAME&ADDRFSS:
<br /> Rating on your next project. Flame at sannem saga or rocs h aimed up mo rod as a son blows as tz due to wild fire concerns.
<br /> m°h.The fl not sa ad a feet or mo - to ores. S The tilt mount system is rated for 1 degrees and up and RITA BLANKENSHIP
<br /> any roof to module gap,or mounting height 7611 EASY ST,EVEREfT,WA 98203.
<br /> ..-._. "." Are standard mid clamps covered?
<br /> '='+'E"•rKt`. T �^' °'C" ` `, r,„ Mitl clam and end clam s are considered n of the 47.5543.73"N 122°13'43.50"W
<br /> PV"system",and are covered in the certification. APN:003-927-000-002-00
<br /> Flush Mount ` AFU:WA-CITY OF EVERETT
<br /> n Any Slope Type 1,2,&3 i Class A
<br /> Moro Resources
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<br /> 1 Tilt Mount 4 �- Installation Manuals ' Engineering Certification Letters PROJECT NUMBER,SET1-000473
<br /> s 6 Degrees Type 1,2,&.3 Class A 4,04 Visit our website for manuals that include UL We offer complete engineering resources
<br /> f. r '.. 2703 Listing and Fire Rating Classification. and pm-stamped certification letters.
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<br /> SCALE:AS NOTED PAPER SIZE:17"xl1"
<br /> DATE:02/25/2020 REV:A PV-6.8
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