Case study: Florida mandatory standards
The introduction of a state standards program (1976) in Florida, administered by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), is described. Limited to solar collectors, collector manufacturers were not initially required to comply with the standards but most manufacturers joined the program because of competitive pressures and pressures from a federally funded rebate program. Legislative history of the program (beginning in 1974) is described as well as industry compliance and enforcement through the building permit and inspection process. Solar standards and codes, program operation, technical criteria and certification are discussed as well as coordination with national efforts. Objections to the standards as well as possible challenges (none as yet) are considered. The current status of the program is reviewed. It is concluded that, although the state law failed to provide for enforcement of the standards, the FSEC is hopeful that a model enforcement ordinance will eventually be adopted by local governments. 26 references. (MJJ)
- OSTI ID:
- 6866941
- Journal Information:
- Sol. Law Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Law Rep.; (United States) Vol. 3:5; ISSN SLRED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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BUILDING CODES
CERTIFICATION
COMPLIANCE
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION IV
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
FLORIDA
INDUSTRY
INSPECTION
LEGISLATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MANUFACTURERS
NORTH AMERICA
QUALITY ASSURANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
REGULATIONS
SAFEGUARDS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR INDUSTRY
STANDARDS
USA