This chapter of the nonresidential compliance manual addresses solar-ready requirements for hotels/motels, nonresidential, and high-rise multifamily buildings. These requirements are in §110.10 and §141.0 and are mandatory for newly constructed buildings, and for additions where the total roof area is increased by at least 2,000 square feet.
The solar ready requirement is implemented when designing the building’s rooftop and associated equipment. The intent is to reserve a penetration-free and shade-free portion of the roof for the potential future installation of a solar energy system. There are no requirements to install panels, conduit, piping, or mounting hardware.