.010 Before commencing any work pertaining to the erection, construction, installation, alteration or replacement of a solar energy system, a permit for such work shall be secured from the Building Official by the owner or the owner’s agent. It shall be unlawful to commence such work until and unless a permit has been obtained, or to maintain any installation of a solar energy system which was done without a permit. Any solar energy system erected, constructed, installed, altered, replaced or to which additions are made shall comply with all of the provisions of all health and safety standards and requirements of local, state and federal law.
.020 Solar energy systems used for heating water in single family residences and solar collectors used for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency, as defined in the Anaheim Mechanical Code and the Anaheim Plumbing Code.
.030 A solar energy system for producing electricity shall also meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the Anaheim Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. (Ord. 6337, § 1 (part); August 18, 2015.)