§110.10(b)1
Exceptions
G. Single family residences are exempt from the solar zone, interconnection pathway and documentation requirements if all of the following conditions are met:
1. All thermostats in the residence are OCST with communications capabilities enabled to receive and respond to Demand Response signals (subject to occupant participation). Enabling communications capabilities requires that the OCST has one of the following: onboard communications capabilities, an installed communications module for OCSTs with removable communications module(s), or an installed communications gateway for an OCST where an external gateway is required for communications.
“NEW FOR 2016—Changes to EXCEPTION 7 to Section 110.10(b)1A”:
1. One of the following measures are complied with:
a. Install a dishwasher that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR Program requirements with either a refrigerator that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR Program requirements or a whole house fan driven by an electronically commutated motor; or
b. Install a home automation system capable of, at a minimum, controlling the appliances and lighting of the dwelling and responding to demand response signals; or
c. Install alternative plumbing piping to permit the discharge from the clothes washer and all showers and bathtubs to be used for an irrigation system in compliance with the California Plumbing Code; or
d. Install a rainwater catchment system designed to comply with the California Plumbing Code and use rainwater flowing from at least 65 percent of the available roof area.
Exceptions
A. Low-rise multifamily buildings that comply with items 1 and 2 below are exempt from solar zone, interconnection pathway and documentation requirements.
1. All thermostats in each dwelling unit are Occupant Controlled Smart Thermostats (OCST) with communications capabilities enabled to receive and respond to Demand Response signals. An OCST is a setback thermostat with communication capabilities that enable the occupant to receive Demand Response related messages and respond to those signals by automatic adjustment of the thermostat setpoint as described in Joint Appendix JA5 (subject to occupant participation). Enabling communications capabilities requires that the OCST has one of the following: onboard communications capabilities, an installed communications module for OCSTs with removable communications module(s), or an installed communications gateway for an OCST where an external gateway is required for communications. OCST must be certified by the Energy Commission to meet the requirements described in the Joint Appendix JA5.
“NEW FOR 2016—Changes to EXCEPTION 4 to Section 110.10(b)1B”:
1. For each dwelling unit, one of the following measures shall be met:
a. Install a dishwasher that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR Program requirements with either a refrigerator that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR Program requirements or a whole house fan driven by an electronically commutated motor; or
b. Install a home automation system capable of, at a minimum, controlling the appliances and lighting of the dwelling and responding to demand response signals; or
c. Install alternative plumbing piping to permit the discharge from the clothes washer and all showers and bathtubs to be used for an irrigation system in compliance with the California Plumbing Code; or
d. Install a rainwater catchment system designed to comply with the California Plumbing Code and use rainwater flowing from at least 65 percent of the available roof area.