The National Roofing Contractors Association’s update of its Guidelines for Roof Systems With Rooftop Photovoltaic Components is now available.
The document updates NRCA’s original photovoltaic guidelines published in 2009, and provides the latest best practices for PV roof systems, including information about new energy code requirements applicable to rooftop PV systems.
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