Chapter 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS

Section 1201.4 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1201.4 Construction Documents. A scaled and dimensioned site plan showing the location of all energy systems, property lines, buildings, service and electrical panels, transfer switches, disconnects, underground wiring and piping, fuel type and piping, map placard and signage. Site Plan shall clearly designate property frontage for viewer orientation.

Section 1201.5 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1201.5 Signs and Labels. Caution signs or labels are required to identify the quantity and type of additional power source(s) located on site. Signs shall be required at the main service panel, and on disconnect equipment. Additional locations may be required by the fire code official.

Section 1201.6 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1201.6 Disconnect. An approved and readily accessible independent and clearly labeled single exterior disconnect shall be located prior to any load/service panel and installed as close as possible to the main service panel or as approved by the fire code official. Integrated equipment toggle, rocker, or electronic switches shall not be utilized as independent disconnects.

Section 1201.7 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1201.7 Operational Testing. New installations shall be tested for complete power and energy system shutdown. A normal power failure shall be simulated by closing the main service breaker supplying normal power to the building. Upon transfer from main power to alternate power source(s), the single disconnect(s) shall be used to disconnect alternate power from all alternate energy sources. A successful result of the shutdown test shall include termination of all alternate energy power sources serving the building (i.e. main service, photovoltaic system, energy storage systems, and generators, when installed).

Section 1202.1 in Chapter 12 is hereby amended to add the following:

HOME BACKUP GENERATOR

Section 1208 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

SECTION 1208 HOME BACKUP GENERATOR

Section 1208.1 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1208.1 General. The use, operation, and maintenance of home backup generators in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall comply with this section.

Section 1208.2 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1208.2 Use. Home backup generators shall be installed in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, NFPA 110.

Section 1208.3 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1208.3 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for Home Backup Generators as set forth in Section 105.

Section 1208.4 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1208.4 Installation. Home backup generators shall be installed in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, NFPA 110.

Section 1208.5 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1208.5 Listing. Home backup generators shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2200.

Section 1208.6 of Chapter 12 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section 1208.6. Maintenance. Home backup generators shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.