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RESIDENTIAL SOLAR WATER HEATING PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE IN LIEU OF PLUMBING CLEARANCE FOR SOLAR THERMAL PROJECTS
Customer Name _______________________________________ Account Number ________________________
Service Address _____________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It is a customer’s responsibility to ensure that all facilities on the customer’s side of the point-of-delivery for water
service are built and maintained in a safe operating condition. This responsibility includes ensuring that the customer’s
plumbing facilities comply with all relevant construction codes and safety standards. Customers should coordinate
this responsibility with their installer, as appropriate, before commissioning a solar thermal system. This Certificate
In Lieu of Plumbing Clearance (“Certificate”) must be signed when the governmental authority having jurisdiction
(“AHJ”) has elected to not require a permit or inspection for installation or significant modification to a plumbing
system on a customer’s property. A CUSTOMER’S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RELEVANT CONSTRUCTION
CODES AND SAFETY STANDARDS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY.
Customer’s Certification of Readiness
The undersigned customer (“Customer”) hereby certifies to SRP and agrees that:
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ustomer has read the foregoing “IMPORTANT NOTICE” and fully understands Customer’s obligations.
2. Customer is having a solar thermal system (e.g., solar water heater) and related equipment (the “Solar
Thermal System”) installed at the service address above.
3. Customer understands the AHJ, __________________________________________, at the present time
does not require a permit or inspection for the installation of Solar Thermal Systems. SRP will not review or
inspect Customer’s Solar Thermal System to verify compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code or other
relevant construction codes and safety standards. It is Customer’s responsibility to ensure all relevant
construction codes and safety standards are met.
4. Customer represents to SRP that it has conferred with the party responsible for the design and construction
of
Customer’s Solar Thermal System and verified the Solar Thermal System has been designed, constructed,
and installed (and will operate) in compliance with all relevant plumbing and safety codes and standards
(including, but not limited to, the Uniform Plumbing Code).
5. Customer understands that SRP has only audited the Thermal Solar System to ensure the system’s
performance. SRP has not inspected or approved any other electrical facilities or conditions at
Customer’s service address.
6. Customer must have the party responsible for the design and construction of the Customer’s Solar Thermal
System sign the “Certificate of Qualified Plumbing Contractor” section below.
7. Customer assumes full responsibility for any and all damage to property (including, but not limited to, property
owned or leased by Customer, SRP or any third party) and death or injury to persons (including, but not
limited to, Customer’s employees, agents, and contractors; SRP’s employees, agents and contractors; or
any third parties) as a result of the installation and operation of the Solar Thermal System at the servic
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ess noted above.
