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Agency - Department of Safety and Professional ServicesSafety, Buildings, and EnvironmentGeneral, Part IIIChapter SPS 371 - Solar energy systems
Subchapter II - Consumer Evaluation
Section SPS 371.07 - Seal of quality

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 371.07

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Current through December 30, 2024
Section SPS 371.07 - Seal of quality

Pursuant to s. 101.175(2), Stats., the purpose of this section is to establish the requirements for the issuance of the seal of quality. Any manufacturer or retailer prior to the sale in this state of any solar energy system or component may request the department to issue a seal of quality for each solar energy system or component which meets or exceeds the quality standards established in this chapter.

(1)APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL. An application for the seal of quality for a solar energy system or component shall be submitted to the department. Upon receipt of a fee and a written request, the department may issue an approval number for the solar energy system or component. The department shall review and make a determination on an application for approval within 30 business days of receipt of all forms, fees, plans and documents required to complete the review.

Note: See ch. SPS 302 for fees relating to material approval.

(2)ISSUANCE OF APPROVAL. An approval number shall be issued if the department determines that the solar energy system or component meets or exceeds the requirements of this chapter.
(3)REQUIRED DATA. Sufficient data, tests and other evidence to prove that the solar energy system or component meets or exceeds the standards established in this chapter shall be submitted.
(4)REVOCATION OF APPROVAL. The department may revoke any approval issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval was based.
(5)MISREPRESENTATION, MISUSE OR DUPLICATION. Pursuant to s. 101.175(6), Stats., misrepresentation, misuse or duplication of the department seal of quality issued under this section shall be deemed deceptive advertising under s. 100.18(9m), Stats.
(6)FALSE ENDORSEMENT. A person may not advertise that the seal of quality issued by the department is an endorsement of the product by the department or the state of Wisconsin.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 371.07

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