I was hoping that folks could share their knowledge about how PV installation requirements are REALLY handled in various states. I know that states often require electrical licenses or specific PV licenses - and some states have no licensing requirement. Also local rules may apply. And there may be debates as to what installation tasks actually constitute electrical work (so basically it is a mess).
I know how it works in my state of Ohio - where only commercial installations require an electrical license. But even then, in most cases, a licensed electrician may not be present on the job site at all times. Generally an electrician must be involved in pulling the permit and making the connection to the grid. The rest of the time, well it varies from company to company. Often most installers on the job site hold no license nor are they necessarily enrolled in any formal apprenticeship program.
I was just wondering if this is typical across the nation - or is licensing within the PV industry much more stringent and enforced in other states?
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Jay Warmke
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Blue Rock Station LLC
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