By far the top question firefighters wanted answered was is there more a risk of slipping or taking a misstep on a solar panel than on regular roof.
How do firefighters deal with rooftop solar panels.
Normally they would avoid stepping on the solar panels if possible.
How do firefighters ventilate a roof when it s covered in solar panels without electrocuting themselves.
As mentioned fire and electrical codes are also being updated to deal with these issues.
As firefighters see an uptick in homes with solar panels officials said they have to learn how to do their jobs around them.
Currently there is not a nationwide standard operating procedure for approaching residential and commercial fires when rooftop solar panels are present.
You want to make sure that the building is de energized or the panels.
The answer is no.