(a) Rooftop solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the State and the City.
(b) Rooftop solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
(c) Upon confirmation by the Building Official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to the utility provider's electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider. The applicant is responsible for coordination of any connection to the provider's electrical grid.
(Ord. 163, passed 8-12-2015)