Criterion 6.5.10 Penetration Of Structural Members

Criterion text:
When penetrations are required in structural members to accompany passage of solar components, those modified structural members shall comply with local building codes.

Comments:
Installers must be familiar with local building codes and follow them. Questions related to penetration of structural members should be addressed directly to local building officials.

Figure 1 shows a structural member with electrical wiring that was installed during home construction.

Figure 1

In order to accommodate addition wiring, the installer made further penetrations in the member. (Figure 2) These addition penetrations could affect the integrity of this member.

Figure 2

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