Specification History
| SWS Version | Created | Specification ID | Title | Specification | Objective | Rationale | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 2025 | 05/15/2025 - 12:30 | 0.0501.1g | Compliance | The installation shall comply with all applicable codes and standards adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, including but not limited to: National Electrical Code (NEC) International Residential Code (IRC) IEC 62446-1 for testing and documenting as-built condition of PV system IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems UL 1703 Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels UL 2703, Standard for Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels Manufacturer's installation and operation manuals If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement. |
Compliant and safe installation |
The committee agrees that aligning all solar specifications is necessary to ensure consistency across installation types. This was done to streamline efforts, and reduce redundancy across both roof-mount and ground-mount solar installations resulting in one set of specifications that align with current standards. | Red Line |
| Version 2025 | 10/12/2023 - 16:31 | 0.0501.1g | Compliance | The installation shall comply with all applicable codes and standards adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, including but not limited to: National Electric Code (NEC) International Residential Code (IRC) IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems UL 1703 Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels Manufacturer's installation and operation manuals If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement , basic_html |
Compliant and safe installation , basic_html |
Red Line | |
| Version 2025 | 10/12/2023 - 16:31 | 0.0501.1g | Compliance | The installation shall comply with all applicable codes and standards adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, including but not limited to: National Electric Code (NEC) International Residential Code (IRC) IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems UL 1703 Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels Manufacturer's installation and operation manuals If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement , basic_html |
Compliant and safe installation , basic_html |
Red Line | |
| Version 2025 | 10/12/2023 - 16:31 | 0.0501.1g | Compliance | The installation shall comply with all applicable codes and standards adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, including but not limited to: National Electric Code (NEC) International Residential Code (IRC) IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems UL 1703 Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels Manufacturer's installation and operation manuals If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement , basic_html |
Compliant and safe installation , basic_html |
Red Line | |
| Version 2025 | 10/12/2023 - 16:31 | 0.0501.1g | Compliance | The installation shall comply with all applicable codes and standards adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, including but not limited to: National Electric Code (NEC) International Residential Code (IRC) IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems UL 1703 Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels Manufacturer's installation and operation manuals If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement , basic_html |
Compliant and safe installation , basic_html |
Red Line |