WAC 296-46B-705 Interconnected electric power production sources.

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WAC 296-46B-705 Interconnected electric power production sources.

(1) For utility interactive systems, any person making interconnections between a power production source and the utility distribution network must consult the serving utility and is required to meet all additional utility standards.

011 Supply side source connections.

(2) In addition to the requirements of NEC® 705.11, electric power production source conductors connected to the supply side of the service disconnecting means must be installed using wiring methods specified for service conductors in WAC 296-46B-230(7). The disconnecting means providing overcurrent protection for the electric power production source conductors must comply with NEC® 230.82(6). This disconnect is not required to be grouped with the service disconnecting means for the building or structure. Grounding and bonding must be in accordance with NEC® 250.25.

(3) A system design review defined in WAC 296-46B-100 is required when any power sources regulated under NEC® articles 230 (Services); 445 (Generators); 480 (Stationary Standby Batteries); 690 (Photovolta-ic Systems); 692 (Fuel Cell Systems); 694 (Wind Electric Systems); 700 (Emergency Systems); 701 (Legally Required Systems); 702 (Optional Standby Systems); 706 (Energy Storage Systems), or other power sources are interconnected as part of a NEC® 705 system. The system design re-view must be available at the installation site at the time of the first inspection and until the inspection process is complete.

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WAC 296-46B-705 Interconnected electric power production sources.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

In Washington, which of the following is true in order to connect a PV system to the premises wiring?

A: If the PV system is a stand-alone system, the person making the interconnection between the PV source and the utility distribution network must consult the serving utility and must meet all additional utility standards.
B: If the PV system is utility interactive, the person making the interconnection between the PV source and the utility distribution network must consult the serving utility and must meet all additional utility standards.
C: Only USE-2 wire types are permitted.
D: Only PV wire type is permitted.
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