I recently had my final electrical inspection. There were several minor items noted that I am addressing. However, the inspector is requiring that I run the AC Inverter Output Circuit, that routes from a roof mounted junction down into my attic and over to an accessible disconnect on the exterior of my garage wall, next to the service meter, to be in conduit. He references violation of code 690.31(E) which specifically refers to "Direct-Current PV Source and Output Circuits Inside a Building." When I pointed this out the inspector just said it was required.
I talked to another inspector who referenced 690.14(C)(1). This section of code deals with disconnect locations. It states:
"The photovoltaic disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either on the outside of a building or structure OR inside nearest the point of entrance of the system conductors.
Exception: Installations that comply with 690.31(E) shall be permitted to have the disconnecting means located remote from the point of entry of the system conductors."
Again my AC disconnect is located on an exterior garage wall next to the service meter in a readily accessible location. I was told by the second inspector the "exception" applied due to the location of my AC disconnect. I don't understand how that is correct. My understanding is that 690.14(C)(1) establishes requirements for disconnect location (AC and DC) and the exception would apply, but only to the conductors of a DC disconnect. The inspectors refuse to budge. Anyone have any issues with this?
I talked to another inspector who referenced 690.14(C)(1). This section of code deals with disconnect locations. It states:
"The photovoltaic disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either on the outside of a building or structure OR inside nearest the point of entrance of the system conductors.
Exception: Installations that comply with 690.31(E) shall be permitted to have the disconnecting means located remote from the point of entry of the system conductors."
Again my AC disconnect is located on an exterior garage wall next to the service meter in a readily accessible location. I was told by the second inspector the "exception" applied due to the location of my AC disconnect. I don't understand how that is correct. My understanding is that 690.14(C)(1) establishes requirements for disconnect location (AC and DC) and the exception would apply, but only to the conductors of a DC disconnect. The inspectors refuse to budge. Anyone have any issues with this?