1.1 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, mounting grounding/bonding components, and clamping/retention devices for specific (manufacturer/model designation) flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels that comply with the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703, or the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements For Construction, UL 61730-1 and the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements For Testing, UL 61730-2, intended for installation on or integral with buildings, or to be freestanding (i.e., not attached to buildings), in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and Model Building Codes. Systems, components and/or devices evaluated under this standard may be used to ground and/ or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 when the specific module or frame has been evaluated for bonding/grounding or the module has been evaluated for mounting with the evaluated system, component or device.
