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// CODE SNIPPET

1204.3.4 Locations of DC Conductors

California Fire Code 2019 > 12 Energy Systems > 1204 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems > 1204.3 Other Than Group R-3 Buildings > 1204.3.4 Locations of DC Conductors
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Conduit, wiring systems, and raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be located as close as possible to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities. Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall be installed in a manner that minimizes the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box. The DC combiner boxes shall be located such that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays. DC wiring shall be installed in metallic conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building. Conduit shall run along the bottom of load bearing members.

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