Photovoltaic panel fire protection distance specification requirements

Provision of a minimum distance of 2.5m between the PV modules on each side of the compartment/fire walls.. Provision of a minimum distance of 2.5m between the PV modules on each side of the compartment/fire walls.. SOPs mandate an exclusion zone of at least three metres be established around any damaged solar panel components, and the exclusion zone be increased to eight metres if the components are in contac. [pdf]