Utilities often require us to install an open blade switch, located "outside" or on the "exterior". I know that if I just straight-up ask the utility for their judgement call on this, they are going to require the most expensive solution they can. As such, I'd like to get some other opinions on this, from people with experience on the solar side. I'll keep the specifics secret.
What counts as the definition of "outside" or "exterior"?
1. Must a bird's eye be able to see it?
2. Must it be visible when looking at the outside of the building?
3. If I can walk to it from ground level, and not pass through any doors, is that good enough?
4. What about it it is behind locked gates that are still outside, that the utility has a key?
My situation is an open ground-level parking garage. All electrical infrastructure is in a fenced region in the middle of it, including solar eqpt and the utility meters. Utility personnel have keys to access this region.
I don't want to run wire 150 ft out of my way, to get to the literal outside wall. I'd like to see if inside the fenced region (preferred), or on the immediate outside of the fenced region, is good enough. Even if that fenced region is buried in the middle of the open basement.
What counts as the definition of "outside" or "exterior"?
1. Must a bird's eye be able to see it?
2. Must it be visible when looking at the outside of the building?
3. If I can walk to it from ground level, and not pass through any doors, is that good enough?
4. What about it it is behind locked gates that are still outside, that the utility has a key?
My situation is an open ground-level parking garage. All electrical infrastructure is in a fenced region in the middle of it, including solar eqpt and the utility meters. Utility personnel have keys to access this region.
I don't want to run wire 150 ft out of my way, to get to the literal outside wall. I'd like to see if inside the fenced region (preferred), or on the immediate outside of the fenced region, is good enough. Even if that fenced region is buried in the middle of the open basement.
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