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Audit Title
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Address
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Review Date:
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Prepared by
Site Condition
Overall Building / Site Condition
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Is the roof, building and site clear of dirt, debris, and garbage that was generated during the installation of the solar PV system? <br>
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Is the roof surface isolated from the solar PV system to prevent mechanical damage?
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Are all penetrations through fire separations sealed in a suitable and code compliant manner?
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Are all penetrations through the building weather and air sealed? <br>
Modules, Racking, and Array
Modules
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Is the array free from current or future shading?
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Are all modules free from damage (no broken glass or cells, no discoloration, frames not damaged, frames not corroded)?
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Surface: are the module faces free of dirt, dust, or residue?
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Connections: are all modules wired and connected properly?
Racking
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Ground Lug: is exterior rated, equipped complete with a stainless steel setscrew (non-magnetic)?
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Hardware: does all hardware appear to be properly secured/torqued and installed in an appropriate manner?
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Bonding: Are module-to-racking and racking-to-racking bonding devices intact and free from corrosion that may affect continuity?
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Is there continuity between the racking system and the combiner boxes? (carry-out at least one check at each combiner box) <br>
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Isolation: are stainless steel hardware, and galvanic isolation present in all racking components?
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Is anti-corrosion paste present on bare conductors at connection points?
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Damage: is the racking system and associated equipment free from damage?
RPVU Cable Management
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Clearance: all wires are well above the roof surface?
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PV Wires: are properly secured under the modules and protected from mechanical damage?
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PV Wire Insulation: is undamaged and free of abrasion?
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MC Quick Connects: are properly secured, and supported within 300 mm of connectors (on either side), and not touching the roof surface?
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Liquid Tight to PVC transition: Is properly anchored / bonded, and still intact?
Combiner Boxes
General Condition
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Are combiner boxes free of mechanical damage? <br>
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Are combiner boxes clean and free of dirt, debris and moisture? <br>
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Are all cable entries and other penetrations water tight (e.g. is a sealing locknut or conduit hub utilized)? <br>
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Are moisture drains free from debris and positioned in a manner that will allow water to escape from the combiner boxes? <br>
Conductors
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Are conductors and cables free from risk of mechanical damage?
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Do DC conductors and connections appear to be in good condition?
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Is anti-corrision paste present on bare conductors at connection points? <br>
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Has the continuity of all fuses been verified? <br>
Bonding
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Does the integrity of bond connections appear to be in good condition? <br>
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Does the integrity of bond conductors appear to be in good condition? <br>
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Is there continuitiy between the inverter and the bond conductor connections inside of the combiner boxes? <br> <br>
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Is anti-corrision paste present on bare conductors at connection points? <br> <br>
Labelling
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Are all exterior labels secure, intact and legible?
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Are all interior string labels secure, intact and legible?
DC Recombiner / Inverter
General Condition
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Is the inverter free of mechanical damage? <br>
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Is the inverter clean and free of dirt, debris and moisture? <br>
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Are all cable entries and other penetrations water tight (e.g. is a sealing locknut or conduit hub utilized)? <br>
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Are all door seals intact and in good condition? <br>
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Is the inverter weather proof and rodent proof? <br>
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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>
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Is the inverter adequately secured to the pad? <br>
Disconnects and Breakers
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Do all breakers operate correctly, isolating conductors? <br>
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Do the AC and DC disconnects operate correctly? <br>
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Do DC conductors and connections appear to be in good condition? <br>
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Do AC conductors and connections appear to be in good condition? <br>
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Do communication conductors and connections appear to be in good condition? <br>
Bonding and Grounding
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Does the integrity of bond conductors appear to be in good condition? <br>
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Does the integrity of bond connections appear to be in good condition? <br>
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Is there continuity between the Inverter grounding location (Inside Building) and the ground conductor connections inside of the Inverter?
Labelling
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Are all exterior labels secure, intact and legible? <br>
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Are all interior DC Breaker labels secure, intact and legible? <br>
AC Switches / Equipment
DG System Disconnect #3
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Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>
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Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>
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Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>
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Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>
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All field connections are torqued to appropriate tightness and are marked<br>
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Fuses are installed and have been tested for continuity<br>
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Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>
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Locked and secure (exterior disconnect equipment with U-lock)<br>
DG System Disconnect #2
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Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>
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Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>
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Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>
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Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>
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All field connections are torqued to appropriate tightness and are marked<br>
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Fuses are installed and have been tested for continuity<br>
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Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>
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Locked and secure (exterior disconnect equipment with U-lock)<br>
DG System Disconnect #1
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Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>
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Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>
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Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>
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Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>
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All field connections are torqued to appropriate tightness and are marked<br>
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Fuses are installed and have been tested for continuity<br>
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Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>
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Locked and secure (exterior disconnect equipment with U-lock)<br>
Meter Cabinet / Meter Base
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Equipment is securely fastened to the supporting structure<br>
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Enclosure is free from damage, all weather seals (if applicable) are intact, doors and latches operate properly <br>
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Equipment is free of water and signs of moisture entry; Cable entries and other penetrations are water tight<br>
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Equipment is clean; free of dirt and debris<br>
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Equipment is bonded (and grounded if applicable) as required on the drawings and the the OESC<br>