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// CODE SNIPPET

1607.13.5.2.1 Photovoltaic Panels Installed on Open Grid Roof Structures

2018 Philadelphia Building Code > 16 Structural Design > 1607 Live Loads > 1607.13 Roof Loads > 1607.13.5 Photovoltaic Panel Systems > 1607.13.5.2 Photovoltaic Panels or Modules > 1607.13.5.2.1 Photovoltaic Panels Installed on Open Grid Roof Structures
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Structures with open grid framing and without a roof deck or sheathing supporting photovoltaic panel systems shall be designed to support the uniform and concentrated roof live loads specified in Section 1607.13.5.1, except that the uniform roof live load shall be permitted to be reduced to 12 psf (0.57 kN/m2).

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1607.13.5.2.1 Structural Design, Photovoltaic Panels Installed on Open Grid Roof Structures
Structures with open grid framing and without a roof deck or sheathing supporting photovoltaic panel systems shall be designed to support the uniform ...
2018 Philadelphia Building Code > 16 Structural Design > 1607 Live Loads > 1607.13 Roof Loads > 1607.13.5 Photovoltaic Panel Systems > 1607.13.5.2 Photovoltaic Panels or Modules > 1607.13.5.2.1 Photovoltaic Panels Installed on Open Grid Roof Structures
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