44-1762

44-1762. Solar energy device warranties;
installation standards; inspections

A. The collectors, heat exchangers and storage units of a solar energy device that
is sold or installed in this state, and the installation, shall be warranted for a period
of at least two years. The remaining components of the solar energy device and their
installation shall be warranted for a period of at least one year.

B. Any person who manufactures, furnishes for installation or installs a solar
energy device shall provide with such device a written statement of warranty,
responsibilities assumed or disclaimed and performance data of the solar energy device
and components of the solar energy device. The form of the statement required by this
subsection is subject to approval by the registrar of contractors after consultation with
the department of commerce. The registrar of contractors shall adopt rules governing the
readability and understandability of the statement. The statement shall specify the
source of any performance data it contains. A copy of the statement shall be delivered to
the registrar of contractors where it shall be kept on public file.

C. A person who sells a solar energy device in this state shall furnish a
certificate to the buyer that the solar energy device complies with the requirements of
this section.

D. A solar energy device that is sold or installed in this state shall comply with
any consumer protection, rating, certification, performance, marking, installation and
safety standards that have been adopted by the department of commerce.

E. An individual who installs a solar energy device in this state, in addition to
being a licensed solar contractor under title 32, chapter 10, article 4, shall:

1. Possess the general license that is appropriate to the type of solar energy
device that is installed. Installers of a solar water heater or a photovoltaic device
shall possess an appropriate contractor's license.

2. Meet any education and training standards that have been adopted by the
registrar of contractors after consultation with the department of commerce.

3. Pass an examination on the installation of the type of device to be installed,
if the registrar of contractors after consultation with the department of commerce has
adopted such an examination.

F. Solar energy devices that are designed or installed by the final owner are
exempt from the requirements of subsections A through E.

G. The installation of a solar energy device shall meet the requirements of:

1. All applicable fire, safety and building codes.

2. Consumer protection standards, including freeze protection and temperature
related damage standards adopted by the department of commerce.

3. All other applicable federal, state and local laws.

H. Solar energy devices are subject to random inspections by the registrar of
contractors. Installers who fail to meet safety, installation or other prescribed
standards are subject to disciplinary action under title 32, chapter 10, article 3.