9.1   Overview            

The requirements for solar ready buildings are all mandatory. There are no prescriptive and performance compliance paths for solar ready buildings. Since the provisions are mandatory, there are no tradeoffs allowed, and applicants must demonstrate compliance with each measure. Exceptions to the mandatory measures are described in Section 9.5.

This chapter is organized as follows:

9.1              Overview

9.2              Covered Occupancies

9.3              Solar Zone

9.3.1           Minimum Area

9.3.2           Orientation

9.3.3           Shading

9.4              Construction Documents

9.4.1           Structural Design Loads

9.4.2           Interconnection Pathways

9.4.3           Documentation

9.5              Exceptions

9.6              Additions

9.7              California Fire Code Solar Access Requirements

9.8              Compliance and Enforcement

9.9              Instructions for Completing the Certificate of Compliance Forms

9.9.1           NRCC-SRA-01-E – Solar Ready Areas

9.9.2           NRCC-SRA-02-E – Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet

9.9.3          NRCC-STH-01-E- Solar Water Heating Systems Worksheet