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Purpose
Members
Notices, agendas, minutes, and archived video
Meeting handouts and submitted documents
Code amendment proposal process
New code amendment proposals (coming soon)
Draft Solar Energy Code
Matrix of code changes
The matrix of code changes is a draft document that will be updated throughout the duration of the code review committee.
 
 
Contact
If you have questions regarding the information on this page, please contact
Dana Fischer, Code Para-Technical Specialist, at Dana.C.Fischer@state.or.us or 503-373-0226.
 
For information on committee activities and processes, please contact
Aeron Teverbaugh, Policy Analyst, at Aeron.Teverbaugh@state.or.us or 503-373-1354.
 

 
Purpose
The committee's purpose is to develop the first statewide solar code in the nation. The primary goal of the code is to provide clarity and promote consistency in the installation and construction standards of solar energy systems statewide, focusing on photovoltaic installations. It will not address licensing, thermal issues, or cutting edge technology.
 

 
Members
Name
Representing
Doug Aljets Electrical and Elevator Board and
  Solar Installer for NW Current Energy, LLC
   
Brian Crise International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 48
   
Jerry Henderson Independent Contractor for Department Of Energy (DOE)
  and Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO)
   
Robert Lane Three Phase Electric
   
Dave Mumford Lear Electric
   
   
Nathan Philips National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
   
Robin Rabiroff Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA)
  and EC Company
   
Len Ralston Solar Installer for Dynalectric
   
Robert Rice Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) and
  Josephine County Building Official
   
Marcus Reed State Fire Marshal
   

Jaimes Valdez

City of Portland – BPS/BDS
   
 

 
Notices, agendas, minutes, and archived video
November 5, 2009 Public meeting notice and agenda Minutes Archived video
       
October 22, 2009 Public meeting notice and agenda Minutes Archived video
       
October 8, 2009 Public meeting notice and agenda Minutes Archived video
       
September 24, 2009 Public meeting notice and agenda Minutes Archived video
       
September 10, 2009 Public meeting notice and agenda Minutes Archived video
       
 

 
Meeting handouts and submitted documents
November 19, 2009 Submitted by John Powell - Fire Safety Requirements
   
   
   
November 5, 2009

Submitted by Robert Rice - suggested revisions for Chapter 3

  Submitted by Robert Rice (per Sub-Committee) - Chapter 1: Administrative (Draft 2)
  Submitted by Marcus Reed - Definitions for Chapters 2, 3 and 4
  Submitted by Greg Creal - Definitions for Chapter 2
   
   
October 8, 2009 Submitted by Marcus Reed - Fire Safety Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Systems
  Submitted by Greg Creal - Section 690.42, Point of System Grounding Connection
  Submitted by John Powell - Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Testing of Net Metering Facilities
  Submitted by John Powell - Applicant Check List for Solar PV Panel Installations
  Submitted by John Powell - Fire Safety Elements of Solar PV Systems (City of Newport Beach Fire Department)
   
   
   
September 24, 2009 Submitted by Marcus Reed
   
 
   
   
 

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