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09/21/2015 <br /> Section 9.213 APPLICABILITY <br /> A. This article applies to the permitting of all Residential Rooftop Solar Energy <br /> Systems in the City. <br /> B. Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems legally established or permitted prior to <br /> the effective date of this ordinance are not subject to the requirements of this <br /> ordinance unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that <br /> materially change the size, type, or components of a Residential Rooftop Energy <br /> System in such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and <br /> maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit. <br /> Section 9.214 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS <br /> A. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and <br /> requirements imposed by the state and the City. <br /> B. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating <br /> water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an <br /> accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical <br /> Code. <br /> C. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and <br /> performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute <br /> of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such <br /> as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities <br /> Commission regarding safety and reliability. <br /> Section 9.215 APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS <br /> A. All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system <br /> application shall be made available on the publicly accessible City website. <br /> B. Electronic Submittal of the required permit application and documents shall be <br /> made available to all applicants for Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System <br /> permits. <br /> C. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, <br /> and other documents in lieu of a wet signature. <br /> ATTY/ORD.413/ADDING STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCE55 FOR ORD.2414 <br /> RESIDENTIAL SOLAR CHAPTER 9 FORMERLY MUFF#305 <br /> REV:08-19-15 RL <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />