N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7830.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 7830.7 - Responsibilities of installers

(a) No installer shall enter into or offer to enter into an agreement to install a solar thermal system in New York State unless such installer has complied with this Part.

(b) Every agreement for the installation of a solar thermal system shall be in writing and be subscribed by the installer or his lawful agent and the customer or his lawful agent.

(c) All agreements for the installation of the solar thermal system shall contain or be accompanied by the following documents and information:

(1) the name and mailing address of the installer, if different from the seller;

(2) the services to be performed;

(3) the installer's warranty as described in subdivision (e) of this section;

(4) the cost of installation; and

(5) a statement that installation of the system will conform to installation instructions and requirements provided by the system manufacturer.

(d) All express warranties given by an installer shall be in writing.

(e) An installer must give to customers, at a minimum, a full one-year warranty, in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part, against defect, malfunction or failure of a solar thermal system due to improper or faulty installation or use of an improper or defective connecting part. Such warranty shall begin on the date the installation of the system is complete.

(f) No installer shall offer to enter into an installation agreement unless such installer makes available the information specified in subdivision (c) of this section to the prospective customer.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7830.7