Residential PV and Energy Storage Systems: Fundamentals and Code Requirements
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Description: This course explains parallel power production and the connection of those sources to a dwelling unit’s electrical system. The basic components for both a rooftop photovoltaic system and an energy storage system are identified. The relevant code requirements in the California Residential Code and the California Electrical Code are explained and applied to a typical installation. Common field problems and plan review comments, in addition to frequently asked questions, are presented. This course is for designers, installers, plan reviewers, permit technicians and field inspectors of all experience levels.
Course Time: 2 training hours
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number 50198 (0.2 CEUs)
AIA Course Number 13: 2026 (2 LUs|HSW)
Modules:
- Module 1: Parallel Power Production
- Module 2: Photovoltaic (PV) System Components
- Module 3: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Components
- Module 4: PV and BESS Field Inspection Basics
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose of parallel power production sources for a dwelling unit.
- Identify the basic components of a rooftop photovoltaic solar system.
- Identify the basic components of a battery energy storage system.
- Apply the requirements of the California Electrical Code & California Residential Code to a rooftop PV system that includes battery energy storage.
Module 1: Parallel Power Production
Module 2: Photovoltaic (PV) System Components
Module 3: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Components
Module 4: PV and BESS Field Inspection Basics
Pete Jackson
Former Chief Electrical Inspector, Bakersfield, CA
Pete Jackson was a former chief electrical inspector for the City of Bakersfield, California. He has been a journeyman wireman since 1984 and has earned five electrical inspector certifications through the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and International Code Council (ICC). Pete serves as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representative to the UL Electrical Council and 37 UL Technical Committees. He also represents enforcement on NEC Code Making Panel 4 and the Correlating Committee for the National Electrical Code. Pete has taught for California building safety organizations and participated in code development for decades bringing a strong ability to connect real-world application with effective code implementation.
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