Information

  • Audit Title

  • Address
  • Review Date:

  • Prepared by

Site Condition

Overall Building / Site Condition

  • Is the roof, building and site clear of dirt, debris, and garbage that was generated during the installation of the solar PV system? <br>

  • Is the roof surface isolated from the solar PV system to prevent mechanical damage?

  • Are all penetrations through fire separations sealed in a suitable and code compliant manner?

  • Are all penetrations through the building weather and air sealed? <br>

Modules, Racking, and Array

Modules

  • Is the array free from current or future shading?

  • Are all modules free from damage (no broken glass or cells, no discoloration, frames not damaged, frames not corroded)?

  • Surface: are the module faces free of dirt, dust, or residue?

  • Connections: are all modules wired and connected properly?

Racking

  • Ground Lug: is exterior rated, equipped complete with a stainless steel setscrew (non-magnetic)?

  • Hardware: does all hardware appear to be properly secured/torqued and installed in an appropriate manner?

  • Bonding: Are module-to-racking and racking-to-racking bonding devices intact and free from corrosion that may affect continuity?

  • Is there continuity between the racking system and the combiner boxes? (carry-out at least one check at each combiner box) <br>

  • Isolation: are stainless steel hardware, and galvanic isolation present in all racking components?

  • Is anti-corrosion paste present on bare conductors at connection points?

  • Damage: is the racking system and associated equipment free from damage?

RPVU Cable Management

  • Clearance: all wires are well above the roof surface?

  • PV Wires: are properly secured under the modules and protected from mechanical damage?

  • PV Wire Insulation: is undamaged and free of abrasion?

  • MC Quick Connects: are properly secured, and supported within 300 mm of connectors (on either side), and not touching the roof surface?

  • Liquid Tight to PVC transition: Is properly anchored / bonded, and still intact?

Combiner Boxes

General Condition

  • Are combiner boxes free of mechanical damage? <br>

  • Are combiner boxes clean and free of dirt, debris and moisture? <br>

  • Are all cable entries and other penetrations water tight (e.g. is a sealing locknut or conduit hub utilized)? <br>

  • Are moisture drains free from debris and positioned in a manner that will allow water to escape from the combiner boxes? <br>

Conductors

  • Are conductors and cables free from risk of mechanical damage?

  • Do DC conductors and connections appear to be in good condition?

  • Is anti-corrision paste present on bare conductors at connection points? <br>

  • Has the continuity of all fuses been verified? <br>

Bonding

  • Does the integrity of bond connections appear to be in good condition? <br>

  • Does the integrity of bond conductors appear to be in good condition? <br>

  • Is there continuitiy between the inverter and the bond conductor connections inside of the combiner boxes? <br> <br>

  • Is anti-corrision paste present on bare conductors at connection points? <br> <br>

Labelling

  • Are all exterior labels secure, intact and legible?

  • Are all interior string labels secure, intact and legible?

DC Recombiner / Inverter

General Condition

  • Is the inverter free of mechanical damage? <br>

  • Is the inverter clean and free of dirt, debris and moisture? <br>

  • Are all cable entries and other penetrations water tight (e.g. is a sealing locknut or conduit hub utilized)? <br>

  • Are all door seals intact and in good condition? <br>

  • Is the inverter weather proof and rodent proof? <br>

  • Is the inverter free of corrosion and other surface finish defects that may affect how weather and rodent proof the enclosure is in the future? <br>

  • Is the inverter adequately secured to the pad? <br>

Disconnects and Breakers

  • Do all breakers operate correctly, isolating conductors? <br>

  • Do the AC and DC disconnects operate correctly? <br>

  • Do DC conductors and connections appear to be in good condition? <br>

  • Do AC conductors and connections appear to be in good condition? <br>

  • Do communication conductors and connections appear to be in good condition? <br>

Bonding and Grounding

  • Does the integrity of bond conductors appear to be in good condition? <br>

  • Does the integrity of bond connections appear to be in good condition? <br>

  • Is there continuity between the Inverter grounding location (Inside Building) and the ground conductor connections inside of the Inverter?

Labelling

  • Are all exterior labels secure, intact and legible? <br>

  • Are all interior DC Breaker labels secure, intact and legible? <br>

AC Switches / Equipment

DG System Disconnect #3

  • Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>

  • Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>

  • Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>

  • Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>

  • All field connections are torqued to appropriate tightness and are marked<br>

  • Fuses are installed and have been tested for continuity<br>

  • Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>

  • Locked and secure (exterior disconnect equipment with U-lock)<br>

DG System Disconnect #2

  • Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>

  • Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>

  • Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>

  • Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>

  • All field connections are torqued to appropriate tightness and are marked<br>

  • Fuses are installed and have been tested for continuity<br>

  • Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>

  • Locked and secure (exterior disconnect equipment with U-lock)<br>

DG System Disconnect #1

  • Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>

  • Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>

  • Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>

  • Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>

  • All field connections are torqued to appropriate tightness and are marked<br>

  • Fuses are installed and have been tested for continuity<br>

  • Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>

  • Locked and secure (exterior disconnect equipment with U-lock)<br>

Meter Cabinet / Meter Base

  • Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>

  • Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>

  • Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>

  • Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>

  • Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>

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