The 2006 International Residential Code, copyrighted by the International Code Council, with all supplements and revisions, is adopted as the "Residential Code for the Town of Gila Bend", and made part of this chapter the same as though the Code was specifically set forth in full herein; and at least three copies of the Code shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and kept available for public use and inspection. Local amendments to Chapter 23, Section M2301, Solar energy systems, are as follows:
Chapter 23 - Solar Systems
M2301.1 General. Revise by adding:
This section provides for the design, construction, installation, alteration and repair of equipment and systems using solar energy to provide space heating or cooling, hot water heating and swimming pool heating.
All new residential development, if not constructed with a complete solar energy system at time of construction, shall incorporate the following to allow for the later installation of a solar energy systems for heating domestic potable water.
1. Two (2) insulated pipes and a conduit of suitable size for at least two pairs of wires for monitoring and control purposes penetrating the roof and ceiling adjacent to the water heater storage area location, or
A sleeve or conduit of sufficient size to accommodate the above without bends or angles penetrating the roof and ceiling adjacent to the water heater storage area.
2. The water heater storage area shall be designed so that there is space for an 80 gallon water heater, an expansion tank and a heat exchanger as well as a 120 volt electrical receptacle in close proximity to the water heater on a circuit with a minimum 15 amp circuit breaker.
3. The installation shall conform with all other applicable codes.
(Ord. 10-12, passed 10-26-2010)