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RVR ENGINEERING ° SYSTEM INFORMATION r IRON RIDGE Class A Fire Rating Frequently Asked Questions DC SYSTEM SIZE:3720W AC SYSTEM SIZE:3800W What is a"module type"? What attachments and fleshings are deemed MODULES: ---- compatible with Class A? (12)AXITEC AC-310MH/120S Background The new UL7703 standard introduces the concept of a INVERTER: y �"T PV module type,based on 4 construction parameters Attachments and their respective fleshings are not (1)SOIAREDGE TECHNOLOGIES All roofing products are tested and . , sz.1, and 2 fire performance parameters.The purpose of constituents of the rating al this time.All code-compliant SE3800H-US(240V) classified for their ability to resist f ire. Test Setup this classification is to certify mounting systems wi hout flashing methods are acceptable from a fire rating Solar Modules needing to test it wah every module. standpoint. ENGINEER OF RECORD Recently,these fire resistance standards g,lar iroduLs ore given a reps • were expanded to include solar equipment cross hcaron cased on tnair What roofin materials are covered? What mounting height is acceptable? as part of the roof system.Specifically,this materials and constrvcten 9 9 9 requires the modules,mounting hardware Mom,bna system d u: All fire rated roofing materials are covered within this UL fire testing was performed with a gap of 5",which is and roof coverin to be tested t ether as A1oone k 1e3e°a ipan of a : , 9 � system that induaas ype-„'rice cenHication including cemposHion shingle,day era considered worst case in the standard.Therefore,the a system to ensure they achieve the same moeulas a,w me-rated root coveroq. cement tile,metal,and membrane roofs. rating Is applicable to any module to roof gap. fire rating as the original roof covering. Root co"erieg Roof covering proeuW are ghen a What if I have a Class C roof,but the jurisdiction Am I required to install skirting to meet the fire These new requirements are being adopted Rre class Ratkg of A,a or c eased /�/` throughout the country in 2016. on rhos tesma nre msstana. / now requires Class A or B? code? Generally,older roofs will typically be"grentlfathered No,IronRidge achieved a Class A fire rating without any Burning Brand Test in",and will real require re-cooling.However,if 50%or additional racking components. IronRidge Certification .. ..V1/4 more of the roofing material is rep aced for the solar installation the code requirement will be enforced. What determines Fire Classification? IronRidge was the first company to i receive a Gass A Fire Rating—the highest Where Is the new fire rating requirement code listed? Fire Classification refers to afire-resistance rating possible rating—from Intertek Group plc.,a : ,„ system for roof covering materials based on their ability Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. -- - �` `"' 2012 IBC:1509.7.2 Fire classification.Rooftop to withstand fire exposure. A burning wooden bock is placed on module as a fan blows al 12 mph,. i mounted photovoltas tine r systems shall have the same fire IronRidge Flush Mount and Tlt Mount i t seen on undarsae a soot wnbm so n,nvras c5057ication as[fo root assembty required by Section Class B-effective against moderatefire exposure Systems were tested on sloped and flat i --.-.- ----.-------------- -- --- Class C-effective against light fire exposure roofs in accordance with the new UL 1703 g��of flame Test &UL 2703 test standards.The testing % Where Is a Class A Fire Rating required? 1. _ evaluated the system's ability to resist - What if the roof covering is not Class A rated? flame spread,burning material and The general requirement for roofing systems in the IBC E'17 @ C g} today sWctural damage to the roof. „„ rareas such as Wi dlarndrUrban In eracera uas(WU od rating of tthegercel.whether Class A BdomC sh the fire I for very high fire severity areas.Many of these areas are CUSTOMER INFORMATION Refer to the table below to determine the ,� found throughout the western United States.California has the most Class A and B roof fire rating requirements, What tilts is fro tit mount system fire reted foR NAMF_&ADDRESS: Rating on your next protect. Puma m swmem edge or mot is aimed vp the roe as gran sows ar to due to wild fire concerns. The tilt mounts stem is rated for 1 d rees and u and mph The Ilarne cannot spread s feet o<more m no,rkmdes. y P RITA&ANKENSHIP any roof to module gap,or mounting height. Are standard mid clamps covered?• 7611 EASY ST,EVEREfT,WA 98203. „-I1715 � 47°5543.73"N 122°13'43.50"W y Mid clamps and end damps are considered part of the - --+- - PV'system",and are covered in the certification. APN:003-927 000-002-O0 Flush Mount AHI:WA-CITY OF EVERETT Any Slope Type 1,2,&3 Class A r1 -- idortr Resources Tiff Mount Installation Manuals Engineering Certification Letters PROJECT NUMBER:SETi-000473 • 56 Degrees Type 1,2,&3 Class A Visit our website for manuals that indude UL >i We offer complete engineering resources I 2703 Listing and Ftre Rating Classification. and pre-stamped certification leters. Gas to i s".""^anh �a�r"e �a.�on�w&�p, totot nRlige.conr FIRE RATING SPECSHEET .. „vrsilwaSsiax tvc iti'I trnn us i t¢scw ncai rsowta7'. s ' �✓ GNER/CHECKED BY: L9/ RR scat F:AS NOTED PAPER SIZE:17"xll" DATE:02/25/2020 REVA PV-6.8 I� '