UNITED LAGUNA WOODS<\/p>\n
MUTUEL<\/p>\n
STANDARD 35 SOLAR PANELS, 1 STORY BUILDINGS, AND BUILDINGS WITH<\/p>\n
UNSHARED ROOF SPACE<\/p>\n
ADOPTED APRIL 2008, RESOLUTION 01-08-61<\/p>\n
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REVISED JUNE 2011, RESOLUTION 01-11-104<\/p>\n
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REVISED JANUARY 2016, RESOLUTION 01-16-08<\/p>\n
REVISED MARCH 2023, RESOLUTION 01-23-13<\/p>\n
1.0<\/p>\n
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
SEE STANDARD SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
2.0<\/p>\n
APPLICATIONS<\/p>\n
21<\/p>\n
Solar Panel refers to roof mounted panels that use solar energy to<\/p>\n
either heat water directly (Solar Water Heating System), or to<\/p>\n
generate electricity using photo-voltaic cells (Solar Electric System).<\/p>\n
2.2<\/p>\n
This section refers only to single story dwellings and the roof section<\/p>\n
of buildings that covers the footprint of the Manor; that is unshared<\/p>\n
roof space for which the request is being submitted<\/p>\n
23<\/p>\n
All costs and maintenance of the alteration, present and future, are<\/p>\n
the responsibility of the Mutual Member.<\/p>\n
24<\/p>\n
All costs associated with roof replacement above and beyond the<\/p>\n
typical cost for roof replacement that is due to the solar panel<\/p>\n
installation shall be borne by the Member(s).<\/p>\n
25<\/p>\n
Detailed, site specific plans for all water and electrical lines for the<\/p>\n
solar panel installation, including penetrations, shall be submitted to<\/p>\n
Manor Alterations for approval.<\/p>\n
2.6<\/p>\n
Structural details and calculations for the installation of the proposed<\/p>\n
solar system existing roof structure, signed and wet-stamped by a<\/p>\n
California-licensed structural engineer are required to ensure the solar<\/p>\n
panel system does not compromise the existing roof structure and
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UNITED LAGUNA WOODS<\/p>\n
MUTUEL<\/p>\n
that the roof is adequate to accept attachments and to support all<\/p>\n
applied loadings. Consult with the City for additional requirements.<\/p>\n
2.7<\/p>\n
Solar Panels installed on any PVC Flat roof under warranty with the<\/p>\n
Mutual’s reroofing contractor shall require the roofing contractor<\/p>\n
holding the warranty to complete the roof tie-in work at the member’s<\/p>\n
expense. PVC Flat roofs that remain under a Johns Manville materials<\/p>\n
warranty shall require a Johns Manville (JM) Approved Contractor<\/p>\n
perform the tie-in work at the member’s expense.<\/p>\n
2.8<\/p>\n
Flat roof mounting shall be set with the highest point flush with the top<\/p>\n
of the parapet wall so as to be hidden from the ground or surrounding<\/p>\n
properties. The lowest point of the solar array equipment shall be a<\/p>\n
minimum of 10 inches above the flat roof. The top of stanchions used<\/p>\n
to connect the array to the roof shall be water tight and meet or<\/p>\n
exceed all current .C.C (International Code Council), State and City<\/p>\n
standards.<\/p>\n
2.9<\/p>\n
The solar panel array must be located a a minimum of 3 feet from the<\/p>\n
edge of the roof; and a minmum of 3 feel shall be maintained between<\/p>\n
rows of solar panels, and between any architectural features such as,<\/p>\n
but not limited to skylights, mechanical equipment, and vent ipes in<\/p>\n
order to enable proper access for maintenance.<\/p>\n
2.10<\/p>\n
Water and electric lines must be set on blocking above the surface to<\/p>\n
facilitate re-roofing.<\/p>\n
2.11<\/p>\n
Detailed plans of the installation of roof jacks should be submitted to<\/p>\n
Manor Alterations for approval, and installation of roof jacks, including<\/p>\n
hot mopping and\/or flashing, is required to be completed during<\/p>\n
original installation.<\/p>\n
2.12<\/p>\n
Lag screws must have adequate pullout strength and shear<\/p>\n
capacities.<\/p>\n
2.13<\/p>\n
The installer is responsible for maintaining the waterproof integrity of<\/p>\n
the roof.
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UNITED LAGUNA WOODS<\/p>\n
MUTUEL<\/p>\n
2.14<\/p>\n
Connections to the manor\u2019s electrical system must be coordinated<\/p>\n
with the local electric utility.<\/p>\n
2.15<\/p>\n
Solar Electric Panels, and their associated electrical components,<\/p>\n
must be UL approved, or comply with equivalent international<\/p>\n
standards.<\/p>\n
2.16<\/p>\n
A solar panel system can only serve a single manor. Leasing of Solar<\/p>\n
Panels is not allowed.<\/p>\n
2.17<\/p>\n
All solar panel installations located on the roof of a unit must be<\/p>\n
inspected and approved by a VMS Inc. Roofing Inspector before the<\/p>\n
solar array is installed and again, after roof replacement is complete,<\/p>\n
prior to a final inspection of the Mutual Consent.<\/p>\n
3.0<\/p>\n
OBLIGATIONS<\/p>\n
3.1<\/p>\n
Member accepts responsibility and agrees to pay for repairs to<\/p>\n
common areas, including but not limited to roofing, framing, wiring and<\/p>\n
drywall caused, in whole or in part, by Member’s solar panels or their<\/p>\n
installation, operation, maintenance or removal; and, Member accepts<\/p>\n
all responsibility for damage to Member’s Manor or other Manors or to<\/p>\n
personal property caused or contributed to by the installation,<\/p>\n
operation, maintenance or removal of the solar panels.<\/p>\n
3.2<\/p>\n
The Member is responsible for, and will bear all costs associated with<\/p>\n
removing, altering, covering or reinstalling the alteration as may be<\/p>\n
necessary or appropriate to allow the Mutual to conduct maintenance<\/p>\n
or repairs of common area. The Mutual will endeavor to give a<\/p>\n
minimum of thirty (30) days advance written notice (unless it is an<\/p>\n
emergency) of the need to remove, alter, cover or replace the solar<\/p>\n
panel. Failure to complete the required work within the allowed time<\/p>\n
will require that the Mutual perform the removal, alteration or covering<\/p>\n
at the Member’s cost, which will be billed as a Chargeable Service to<\/p>\n
the Member. Re-installation of any components removed by the<\/p>\n
Mutual as a chargeable service remains the responsibility of the<\/p>\n
member.
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UNITED LAGUNA WOODS<\/p>\n
MUTUEL<\/p>\n
3.3<\/p>\n
The Member is responsible for, and will bear all costs associated with,<\/p>\n
clean-up or repair of Mutual owned or controlled property made<\/p>\n
necessary by or resulting from the alteration.<\/p>\n
3.4<\/p>\n
All costs associated with roof replacement above and beyond the<\/p>\n
typical cost for roof replacement due to the solar panel installation<\/p>\n
shall be borne by the Member(s).<\/p>\n
3.5<\/p>\n
The roof area for possible solar panel installation is allocated only to<\/p>\n
the roof space directly above the subject Manor. It is Member’s<\/p>\n
responsibility to ascertain and adapt to any roof interference by vents<\/p>\n
or other roof installations already in place.<\/p>\n
3.6<\/p>\n
Upon sale of Member’s Manor, all obligations herein shall apply to all<\/p>\n
subsequent owners of the Manor.<\/p>\n
3.7<\/p>\n
If Member discontinues use of the solar panels, Member will remove<\/p>\n
the panels, all associated parts, connections and wiring associated<\/p>\n
with the solar panels after giving notice to the Mutual through the<\/p>\n
Alterations Division. Regardless of roof type, the restoration of the<\/p>\n
roof must be performed by the Mutual’s roofing contractor at the<\/p>\n
Member’s expense.<\/p>\n
3.8<\/p>\n
When applicable, the solar installer and his roofer will provide a copy<\/p>\n
of the composition shingle manufacturer’s warranty and will provide a<\/p>\n
separate labor and materials warranty of 5 years for the composition<\/p>\n
shingle roof installation. If any leaks occur on a roof so constructed,<\/p>\n
the solar installer will remove the solar equipment, repair the roof and<\/p>\n
put back the solar equipment at no cost to the Mutual. If the solar<\/p>\n
installer\/roofer chooses not to comply with this requirement, then the<\/p>\n
Mutual Roofing Contractor must be hired to do the roofing work at the<\/p>\n
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