13 Va. Admin. Code § 5-200-110

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 13VAC5-200-110 - Passive solar energy system defined

An assembly of natural and architectural components including collectors, thermal storage device or devices and transfer medium which converts solar energy into thermal energy in a controlled manner and in which no fans or pumps are necessary to accomplish the transfer of thermal energy. Fans may be used to assist the natural convective air flow in a passive air heating system. The prime element in a passive solar system is usually some form of thermal capacitance.

13 Va. Admin. Code § 5-200-110

Derived from VR394-01-8 § 300.1, eff. October 10, 1978.

Statutory Authority

§§ 36-97 et seq. and 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.