Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 371.01

Current through November 25, 2024

Section SPS 371.01 - Purpose

In accordance with the requirements of s. 101.175, Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to:

(1)Establish statewide standards for solar energy systems which do not impede the development of innovative systems but which do:

(a) Promote accurate consumer evaluation of solar energy systems;

(b) Conform, where feasible, with national performance standards promulgated or recognized by the federal government for solar energy systems; and

(c) Promote the production, marketing and installation of solar energy systems.

(2)Establish provisions to issue a seal of quality at the request of any manufacturer or retailer, for each solar energy system or component which meets or exceeds the quality standards, and to charge a fee to cover the cost of the seal and the cost of examining the solar energy system or component.

Note: See ch. SPS 302 for fees relating to material approvals and inspections.

(3)Establish quality standards for, but not limited to:

(a) The minimum requirements of a warranty;

(b) The minimum requirements of an operation and maintenance manual; and

(c) Minimum specifications for materials, workmanship, durability and efficiency.

(4)Provide for the inspection of any solar energy system at the request of any buyer.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 371.01

Cr. Register, June, 1986, No. 366, eff. 7-1-86.