Cal. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 1696

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024
Section 1696 - Data Submittal Requirements

The data submittal requirements shown in this section are required pursuant to section 1695 of this Article.

(a) All appliances.
(1) The data submittal requirements shown in Table A-1 are required for all appliances subject to this Article.

Table A-1: Data Submittal Requirements for All Appliances

Required InformationPossible Answers
*Manufacturer's Name
*Brand Name
*Model Number
Manufacture date
Is a connected device or connected ready deviceConnected Device, Connected Ready Device, Neither

* Identifier information as described in section 1695(a)(2) (l) of this Article.

(2) The data submittal requirements shown in Table A-2 are required for any appliance that is a connected device, as defined in section 1691 of this Article.

Table A-2: Data Submittal Requirements for All Connected Devices

Required InformationPossible Answers
Unit has a unique logical identification accessible to authorized entitiesTrue, false
Only authorized entities are allowed to change the software configurationTrue, false
Unit has data protection for personal informationTrue, false
Unit requires a user to generate a new means of authentication before access is granted to the device for the first timeTrue, false
Device supports plain text passwordsTrue, false
Plain text passwords, if supported, can be six characters or longerTrue, false, not applicable
Plain text passwords, if supported, can include a combination of alpha, numeric, and special charactersTrue, false, not applicable
Unit allows authorized entities to check for software updates from the manufacturer, and to receive and apply available updatesTrue, false
Manufacturer provides security update policy and end of security support dateTrue, false
At restart, unit automatically restores recently saved settingsTrue, false
At restart, unit automatically restores recently saved network connectionTrue, false
Unit automatically attempts to reconnect after loss of connectionTrue, false
Unit allows the local users to override the schedule and/or delay timerTrue, false
The unit allows authorized entities to change its settingsTrue, false
Unit allows the user to restore default settingsTrue, false

(b) Pool controls.

The data submittal requirements shown in Table B-1 are required for pool controls.

Table B-1: Data Submittal Requirements for Pool Controls

Required InformationPossible Answers
Unit communicates using open standardsTrue, false
Local control provides for start and stop of pool filter pump and dependent booster pumps and heatersTrue, false
Integrated or separate user interface is provided for setup, selection, and update of the operating scheduleTrue, false
Unit retains memory for at least 72 hours without external powerTrue, false
System clock has ability to sync with local time automaticallyTrue, false
The pool control is preprogrammed with a default operating schedule settingTrue, false
Default operation of pool filter pump at >=50% of max rpm starting no earlier than 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. local timeTrue, false
Default operation of pressure cleaner booster pump starting no earlier than 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. local timeTrue, false
Default operation of electric pool heater starting no earlier than 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. local timeTrue, false
No default operation between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. local timeTrue, false
Unit is marked with its manufacturer's name, its brand name, or its trademark; its model number; and its date of manufactureTrue, false

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 1696

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218, 25402(f) and 25402.11, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25216.5(d), 25402(f) and 25402.11, Public Resources Code.

1. New section filed 2-20-2024; operative 4/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 8).