This new standard is the result of industry leaders working. The paper begins with background on the codes and standards applicable to structural steel pfp materials used in petrochemical applications. The combination of updates in iec 61730, published aug 2016, is the basis for harmonization with ul 1703 and will result in ul 617301 and ul 617302. The thirdparty testing provided by the ul 1703 certification covers flatplate photovoltaic panels and modules that comply with the national electric code, national fire prevention association and model building codes. Standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels. Ul 2703 standard for mounting systems, mounting devices.
Iec 617302 international and ansiul 1703 united states. Ul is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across three strategic businesses. See the standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels, ul 1703 or the standard for inverters, converters, controllers and interconnection system equipment for use with distributed energy resources, ul 1741. Api standard 2510 eighth edition, may 2001 testing standards, including. New standard created to address pv module mounting systems possible to certify individual components and panelized apparatus move towards more categorical evaluation of ground means ul 1703.
Ul 1741 standard for inverters, converters, controllers. Downloadable resources to learn more about solar panels. This new standard is the result of industry leaders working with underwriters laboratories ul, with the common objective of providing products that are safe for the general public, as well as for preventing fire and electrical hazards. Ul 2556 vw1 duallayer construction provides extra protection from mechanical abuse meets cold bend and cold impact tests at 40c. Standard for the preparation of test procedures for the thermal evaluation of solid. Find the ul standard you need in our catalog, access the standards certification customer library if you are a ul certification customer, or purchase a standard from our sales site. The ul 1703 standard also means that the performance of the panels has been tested and has been. While the publication of the harmonized standard does not immediately replace ul 1703, it is important to know now how changes will impact your current pv module or system design. Installation manual ul 1703 version 120 module width mounting area mounting area 15 module width 15 module width 120 module width mounting area mounting area 18 module width 14 module width 14 module width 18 module width figure3. Ul 1703 fire classification new ul 1703 fire classification requirements took effect on jan 1, 2015. Replace ul 1703 with iec 61730 so us industry isnt hampered by having to carry double safety certifications nor have to correct the problems in 2 standards. When planning updates for gas refineries, chemical plants or any other facility with hazardous materials, engineers often require that equipment meet specific fire codes and standards. Our breadth, established objectivity and proven history mean we are a symbol of trust, enabling us to help provide peace of mind to all.
The course consists of classroom instruction coupled with application exercises and quizzes. The first section discusses the failure rates obtained in the. Ul 1703, standard for safety for flatplate photovoltaic. Also try and find the data sheet pdf and see of they have the lab name symbol listed. This is unlike many other product categories covered by ul standard which normally concentrate on electric shock and fire hazards only. Ansiul 1703, standard for safety for flatplate photovoltaic modules and. Ul 1703 standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels fire test section 31. The protection of structural steel in hydrocarbon fires ul. Ul 1446 ul standard for safety systems of insulating materials general published by ul on november 11, 2016 these requirements cover test procedures to be used in the evaluation of class 120e or higher electrical insulation systems eis where the thermal factor is the dominating aging factor. Founded in 1894, it is one of the major nationally recognized testing laboratories in the usa, approved by the.
You should be able to ask your local inspectors if they are ok. Includes all amendments and changes through revision pages, november 25, 2019. The ul 325 standard allows all applicable products to be tested at a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Ul 1703 uliec 61215 uliec 61646 uliec 62108 iec 61730 ulsu 8703 bipv ul 1703 ul 790 connector ul 6703 fuse ulsu 2579 fuse holder ulsu 424818 ansiul42481 combiner box charge controller inverter batteries ac loads grid tied or stand alone many of the components or functions can be built into. Ul 1703 standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and. Ul 1741 is a unique standard performance issues associated with the grid interactive operation of the dg groducts are important safety issues.
Ul 7103 the new standard for building integrated photovoltaics. This oneday workshop provides an overview and list of requirements for iec 61730 versus ul 1703. Pv standards and long term thermal aging ltta overview. Nov 09, 2011 ul 1703 is mostly identical to the iec 61730 solar panel safety qualification standard, however there are some differences in terms of design, material and testing requirements, such as for example edge distances and individual component testing.
Comparison of ul 467, ul 1703, and ul 2703 design your project. Ul 1703 standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels. In this technical data sheet, we will provide you with some background information about ul, ul standards, and the requirements in ul 325 that apply to vehicular. Subjects include an overview of test sequences and the options available involving combined test programs. Changes to the california building code cbc and the california residential code crc require all pv systems permitted after january 1, 2015 be tested, listed. Underwriters laboratories 1703 standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels is the industry standard for baseline safety and performance and the gateway to the marketplace. Ul underwriters laboratories some ul standards are ibr incorporated by reference into the us code of federal regulations. The paper then discusses the requirements of ul 1709 and. The solar industry module testing gold standard greentech media. With over a century of experience in the development of more than 1,500 standards, ul is an accredited standards developer in the us and canada.
Get indepth information on our monocrystalline, multicrystalline, dualglass and smart solar panel products. Ul is deeply involved in codes and standards development and is uniquely positioned as a leader in the building and solar industries to advance the. Integration of pv systems into building products and architectural designs is growing. Currently, two module safety standards are extensively used. Ul1709 standards in refineries and chemical plants. Includes all amendments and changes through revision. One case where new manufacturers cells in standard package passed hours of damp heat with little power loss, but just extending to 1250 hours resulted in significant power loss 20%. Ul 333 pfingsten road northbrook, il 600622096 ul standard for safety for polymeric material use in electrical equipment evaluations, ul. Optional ul style constructions available nwi cant find it. Readonly copies of those standards are available to the public at the ul website.
Ul 1741 update a safety standard for distributed generation. To request documentation from nonmember companies, please view their contact information below. The ul1741 direct reference to ieee 1547 and ieee 1547. View abstract product details document history ul 1703 base. Ieee 1547 is catching up ieee 1547 20 xx ul 1741 sa ca rule 21 heco rule14h local interconnection agreements state law test voluntary industry standard ieee 1547 20. Systems, components andor devices evaluated under this standard may be used to ground andor mount a pv module complying with ul 1703 when the specific module or frame has been evaluated for bondinggrounding or the module has been evaluated for mounting with the evaluated system, component or device. Complete document ul standard for safety flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels.
Readonly copies of those standards are available to the public at the ul website the following ul standards are available in paper copy in the noble library on the tempe campus. As indicated on the title page page 1, this ul standard for safety has been adopted by the department of defense. Underwriters laboratories ul is the mostly used usbody to certify solar panels for the us market and issues the prominent ul 1703 certification. Standard model code development process ul standards development process reference standards ul 1703 ul 2703 ul 1741 industry demand driven stp standards technical panel nfpa 70.
Mechanical dimensions when modules installed at lorientation with clamp fitting method figure4. Ul 2703 ul standard for safety mounting systems, mounting. In todays post well discuss the most common standard for equipment fire protection, ul1709. Ul 1703 bulletin ul standard for safety flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels active, most current details. Request pdf temperature testing and analysis of pv modules per ansiul 1703 and iec 61730 standards the photovoltaic pv modules exposed to the. Ul standard for safety flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels. Ul 1446 ul standard for safety systems of insulating materials general published by ul on november 11, 2016 these requirements cover test procedures to be used in the evaluation of class 120e or higher electrical insulation systems eis where the thermal factor is. Iec ul 61730 the new harmonized standard for safety. Ul 1703 ul standard for safety flatplate photovoltaic. About the ul 1709 standard the most common fire standard for equipment fire protection in.
Standard for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels ansiul 1703third edition, dated march 15, 2002, revised may 8, 2012. Standard for the preparation of test procedures for the thermal evaluation. The revisions of ansiul 1703 dated september 26, 2018 were issued to incorporate the following changes in requirements. Advances in materials, increasing system voltages and innovative designs are addressed with new and updated construction and testing requirements. While at bp solar we tested 10 crystalline silicon module types from 9 different manufacturers from all over the world, all qualified to iec 61215. Ul and csa are only two of many nrtls nationally recognized testing laboratories. The companies below have provided the association with proper documentation confirming they have passed the required testing for ul 1703 3rd edition may 2014 fire classification. Building integrated pv bipv systems that have been listed to the ul 790 standard are approved for ul 1703 fire classification. Standard highlevel test procedures and basic test compliance criteria will be discussed. The cost to purchase this standard varies depending on whether you are ordering a hardcopy, pdf or combination of the two. Let ul, solar abcs and doe know that this is a priority for. Some ul standards are ibr incorporated by reference into the us code of federal regulations.
The master for this standard at ul s northbrook office is the official document insofar as it relates to. In the north american standard ansiul 1703 additional requirements for pv modules are imposed which are derived from ul 790, according to which the following are not permitted. March 16, 2018 new standard for electricallyoperated pool lifts, ul 603352. Ul 1703 ul 6121561646 electrical devices insulation coordination iec 61664. What exactly does ul 2703 approval mean and which of your. Ul certification customers have free access to ul standards, not including ul iec based standards. Ul 1703 is not only the gold standard for safety in the u. Membrane the rbi solar rsvs mounting system carries a class a fire rating under ul 1703 on steepsloped roofs when used with all type 1, type 2, and type 3 modules per testing performed by intertek. Prepared by solar america board for codes and standards.
This standard contains revisions through and including july 17, 1997. Instruction inconsistency in late 2007, ul issued an interpretation of ul 1703 that focused on module fieldgrounding to be used by module manufacturers and certification laboratories to evaluate and. Nov 18, 2014 back to standard 1703, edition 3 the cost to purchase this standard varies depending on whether you are ordering a hardcopy, pdf or combination of the two. A copy of the ul 1703 standard is included in your workshop materials.
Plate photovoltaic modules and panels still a primary standard affecting module grounding and devices. It is important to check the following items prior to installation on the roof. Ul 1741 update a safety standard for distributed generation tim zgonena october, 2004. We also offer two different types of subscriptions. The revisions dated june 22, 2016 were issued to incorporate the addition of allowable pv cable connectors to module documentation and revising the reference to the standard for component connectors for use in data, signal, control and power applications, ul 1977, to the standard for connectors for use in photovoltaic. A new ul safety standard the new harmonized standard included the updates in iec 61730, published august 2016, as the basis for harmonization with ul 1703 and resulted in ul 617301 and ul 617302. Ul standards encompass ul s extensive safety research and scientific expertise. Requirements for flatplate photovoltaic modules and panels, ulcordc170301first edition, ammended october 2001 thinfilm bipv building integrated photovoltaic modules powerflex. Sun ul 1703, flatplate photovoltaic panels and modules.
Ul 1703 system fire rating requirements a photovoltaic systems composed of ul 1703 certified modules mounted on a ul 2703 certified mounting system should be evaluated in combination with roof coverings in accordance with ul 1703 standard, with respect to meeting the same fire classification as the roof assembly. Scheduled to be published in 2015, ul 1709 5th edition is expected to update legacy testing requirements for pfp materials to. Requirements for photovoltaic modules tested under fire. How standards control module design for better or worse. Throughout this report, ansi ul 1703 2012 ansi ul, 2002 refers to versions of ul 1703 with a revision date of may 8, 2012 or earlier.
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