Sections 110.10(a)(1) of the 2016 California Energy Code is amended to read as follows:
110.10(a)(1) Single Family Residences.
Single family residences shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b) through
110.10(e).
Section 110.10(e)(3) is hereby added to the 2016 California Energy Code as follows:
110.10(e)(3) Conduit for future solar photovoltaic system.
Newly constructed single-family dwelling units shall include electrical conduit installed
per this Section to accommodate future installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic
system.
i. Location. One conduit run shall originate at a readily accessible attic location
with proximity to solar zone area complying with this Section and terminate at a minimum
4-inch-square approved electrical junction box located within 72 inches horizontally
and 12 inches vertically of a main electrical panel. A second conduit run shall originate
at the electrical junction box and terminate at the main electrical panel.
ii. Size. The conduit shall be minimum 1-inch-diameter listed electrical metallic
raceway.
iii. Identification. The electrical junction box and the segment of conduit run in
the attic shall be permanently and visibly marked as "For Future Solar Photovoltaic."
(Ord. No. 4987, 12-13-2016)
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