DSA IR 11B-9: Accessibility Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems at School Sites
1.1 Balance of System (BOS) Equipment - The BOS equipment, along with the area or enclosure housing it, qualifies for the machinery space and path of travel exceptions as long as the installation does not require an addition to or additional alteration of an existing school building to house the BOS equipment. 1
1 2013 California Building Code §11B-202.4 Path of travel requirements in alterations, additions and structural repairs. Exceptions: 7. “Projects consisting only of . . . electrical work not involving the placement of switches or receptacles . . . shall not be required to comply with 11B-202.4. unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.”
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