138Power conversion equipment

138 Power conversion equipment (1) A person performing electrical work involving power conversion equipment for a photovoltaic array must ensure the equipment is safely located and marked in accordance with this regulation. (2) The power conversion equipment must be kept at least 30 cm away (3) A non-combustible barrier must be installed on any wall that: (a) is within 30 cm of the power conversion equipment; and (b) separates the power conversion equipment from a room in a domestic residence that is used for normal living activities; and (c) is not already a non-combustible barrier or does not consist of a metallic material of a minimum thickness of 0.2 mm. Note for subregulation (3)(c) Steel cladding, sheet metal (aluminium, steel, tin and zinc) are acceptable metallic materials. (4) For subregulation (3), the barrier must: (a) extend vertically at least 30 cm above and below the power conversion equipment; and (b) extend horizontally at least 30 cm wider than the width of the power conversion equipment.