This chapter shall apply to all solar collectors and all component parts of a solar system using solar collectors, installed in the City. Solar energy engines are also regulated by this chapter, whenever such an engine or any part of such engine is mounted on a roof. This chapter shall cover not only solar collectors on new buildings being constructed but also solar collectors on existing buildings. No such solar collector shall be installed without complying with the terms of this chapter.
(1987 Code § 7-217)