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Title 9 Part 7830
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9 NYCRR 7830.1 - Scope and intent
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(a)The provisions of this Part apply to the sale or offering for sale of solar thermal systems and to the installation and servicing of such systems after January 1, 1981, in accordance with Energy Law article 12, Solar Energy Products Warranty Act.
(b)The intent of this Part is to encourage the use of solar energy and promote the development of a viable solar industry by providing purchasers with access to effective, well-designed, carefully manufactured solar thermal systems; by ensuring properly installed and properly serviced solar thermal systems; and by providing full warranty protection for all solar thermal systems, whether installed in residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or institutional buildings, in accordance with the standards, terms and conditions specified in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty—Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S. Code section 2301 et seq., and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, part 700 et seq.
9 NYCRR 7830.2 - Prohibition of waiver
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Any waiver of the provisions of this Part in a solar thermal system sales agreement, installation agreement or service agreement shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be unenforceable and void.
9 NYCRR 7830.3 - Relationship to other rights and remedies
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Nothing contained in this Part shall be construed to abridge or limit any other right or remedy that a purchaser or prospective purchaser may have at law or in equity, statutory or otherwise.
9 NYCRR 7830.4 - Definitions
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9 NYCRR 7830.5 - Responsibilities of sellers
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(a)No seller shall offer for sale or sell a solar thermal system in New York State unless such seller has complied with this Part.
(b)Every agreement for the sale of a solar thermal system shall be in writing and be subscribed by the seller or his lawful agent and the customer or his lawful agent. The following statement shall appear on the face of every such agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner: “No specific thermal performance for this solar system is warranted unless stated herein.”
(c)All agreements for the sale of a solar thermal system shall contain or be accompanied by the following documents and information:
(1)the seller's name and mailing address;
(2)the seller's warranty as described in subdivision (f) of this section;
(3)the system manufacturer's warranty and all other information required to be provided by the system manufacturer as described in section 7830.6 of this Part;
(4)any written warranties provided by component manufacturers intended for the benefit of the customers;
(5)operation and maintenance instructions;
(6)where the seller is not also the installer, installation instructions, including a listing of necessary connecting parts appropriate for use with the system;
(7)where the seller is also the installer, the installation warranty and all other information required to be provided to the customer under section 7830.7 of this Part;
(8)the cost of the solar thermal system; and
(9)financing arrangements, if applicable.
(d)If component manufacturers' express warranties required in paragraph (c)(4) of this section cannot be provided at the time of the sales agreement, such warranties shall be provided at the time of delivery of the solar thermal system.
(e)All express warranties given by a seller shall be in writing.
(f)A seller must give the following minimum warranties to customers in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part:
(1)a full one-year warranty against a defect in materials, manufacture or design of a solar thermal system; provided that a seller need not warrant against a defect in design where the solar thermal system is manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged in accordance with technical design specifications provided by the customer, or his lawful agent; and
(2)a full three-year warranty against a defect in materials, manufacture or design of a solar collector, tank and heat exchanger; provided that a seller need not warrant against a defect in design where the solar collector, tank or heat exchanger is manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged in accordance with technical design specifications provided by the customer or his lawful agent. Such warranties shall begin on the date installation of the system is complete.
(g)No seller shall offer for sale a solar thermal system unless such seller makes available to the prospective customer the information specified in subdivision (c) of this section.
9 NYCRR 7830.6 - Responsibilities of system manufacturers
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(a)No system manufacturer shall sell a solar thermal system intended for resale or use in New York State unless such system manufacturer has complied with this Part.
(b)A system manufacturer of a solar thermal system shall provide to the seller of each such system and, where the system manufacturer is also the seller, directly to the customer, the following documents and information:
(1)the name and mailing address of the system manufacturer;
(2)the name and model number of the solar thermal system if applicable;
(3)a schematic diagram for such solar thermal system;
(4)where the system manufacturer is not also the installer, installation instructions, including a listing of necessary connecting parts appropriate for use with the system;
(5)operation and maintenance instructions;
(6)general warnings or limitations, if any, relating to the heat transfer fluid;
(7)the system manufacturer's warranty described in subdivision (d) of this section; and
(8)any written warranties provided by component manufacturers, intended for the benefit of the customer.
(c)All express warranties given by a system manufacturer shall be in writing.
(d)A system manufacturer must give the following minimum warranties to customers in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part:
(1)a full one-year warranty against a defect in materials, manufacture or design of a solar thermal system; provided that a system manufacturer need not warrant against a defect in design where the solar thermal system is manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged in accordance with technical design specifications provided by the customer, or his lawful agent; and
(2)a full three-year warranty against a defect in materials, manufacture or design of a solar collector, tank and heat exchanger; provided that a system manufacturer need not warrant against a defect in design where the solar collector, tank or heat exchanger is manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged in accordance with technical design specifications provided by the customer or his lawful agent. Such warranties shall begin on the date installation of the system is complete.
9 NYCRR 7830.7 - Responsibilities of installers
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(a)No installer shall enter into or offer to enter into an agreement to install a solar thermal system in New York State unless such installer has complied with this Part.
(b)Every agreement for the installation of a solar thermal system shall be in writing and be subscribed by the installer or his lawful agent and the customer or his lawful agent.
(c)All agreements for the installation of the solar thermal system shall contain or be accompanied by the following documents and information:
(1)the name and mailing address of the installer, if different from the seller;
(2)the services to be performed;
(3)the installer's warranty as described in subdivision (e) of this section;
(4)the cost of installation; and
(5)a statement that installation of the system will conform to installation instructions and requirements provided by the system manufacturer.
(d)All express warranties given by an installer shall be in writing.
(e)An installer must give to customers, at a minimum, a full one-year warranty, in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part, against defect, malfunction or failure of a solar thermal system due to improper or faulty installation or use of an improper or defective connecting part. Such warranty shall begin on the date the installation of the system is complete.
(f)No installer shall offer to enter into an installation agreement unless such installer makes available the information specified in subdivision (c) of this section to the prospective customer.
9 NYCRR 7830.8 - Sale or construction of new buildings containing solar thermal systems
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(a)Definitions.
For the purpose of this section, the terms hereinafter listed shall have the following meanings:
(1)New building means a building which has not been previously used to afford shelter for persons, animals or property; an existing building that has been substantially renovated or rehabilitated; or additional building space affording shelter for persons, animals or property that is added to an existing building; this term shall also include a newly constructed indoor or outdoor swimming pool.
(2)Contractor means a person who, for profit, enters into a contract with a person owning or leasing land for the construction of a new building thereon.
(3)First purchaser means the first person purchasing or contracting to purchase a new building for purposes other than resale;
(4)Owner means the person who contracts for the construction of a new building for purposes other than resale.
(b)Notwithstanding any other section of this Part, a contractor constructing, or a person in the business of selling for profit, a new building containing a solar thermal system must comply only with the provisions of this section.
(c)A contractor constructing, or a person in the business of selling for profit, a new building containing a solar thermal system, who has himself purchased such solar thermal system at retail, shall pass through to the owner or first purchaser, respectively, and make available to a prospective purchaser, the following documents and information:
(1)the name and mailing address of the person who sold at retail the solar thermal system installed in the new building;
(2)the warranty given by the seller of such solar thermal system;
(3)the warranty given by the system manufacturer of such solar thermal system, if the system manufacturer is not the seller;
(4)operation and maintenance instructions; and
(5)any other information provided by the system manufacturer, including the name and mailing address if different from the seller's, the name and model number of the solar thermal system, the schematic design, warnings and limitations, if any, relating to the heat transfer fluid, and any written warranties provided by component manufacturers intended for the benefit of the owner or first purchaser.
(d)A contractor constructing, or a person in the business of selling for profit, a new building containing a solar thermal system, who manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged such solar thermal system, shall give to the owner or first purchaser, respectively, and make available to a prospective purchaser:
(1)a full one-year warranty, in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part, against a defect in materials, manufacture or design of the solar thermal system, which warranty shall begin on the date of the completion of the new building or the transfer of title, respectively; provided that the contractor or seller of the new building need not warrant against a defect in design where the solar thermal system is manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged in accordance with technical design specification provided by the owner or first purchaser, or his lawful agent;
(2)a full three-year warranty, in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part, against a defect in materials, manufacture or design of a solar collector, tank and heat exchanger, which warranty shall begin on the date of the completion of the new building or the transfer of title, respectively; provided that the contractor or seller of the new building need not warrant against a defect in desgin where the solar collector tank or heat exchanger is manufactured or assembled or designed and packaged in accordance with technical design specifications provided by the owner or first purchaser, or his lawful agent;
(3)a schematic diagram for the solar thermal system;
(4)operation and maintenance instructions;
(5)general warnings or limitations in use, if any, relating to the heat transfer fluid; and
(6)any written warranties provided by component manufacturers, intended for the benefit of the owner or first purchaser
(e)A contractor constructing, or a person in the business of selling for profit, a new building containing a solar thermal system shall give to the owner or first purchaser, respectively, and make available to a prospective purchaser:
(1)a full one-year warranty, in accordance with section 7830.9 of this Part, against a defect, malfunction or failure of a solar thermal system due to faulty installation or use of an improper or defective connecting part, which warranty shall begin on the date of the completion of the new building or the transfer of title, respectively; and
(2)a statement that installation of the system conforms to installation instructions and requirements provided by the system manufacturer, if applicable.
(f)Every agreement for the sale or construction of a new building containing a solar thermal system shall display on the face of the agreement the following statement in a clear and conspicuous manner: “No specific thermal performance for this solar system is warranted unless stated herein.”
(g)Any express warranty covering a solar thermal system given by a contractor constructing, or a person in the business of selling for profit, a new building shall be in writing. All warranties and other product information required to be provided to the owner or first purchaser of a new building under subdivisions (c) through (e) of this section shall be conveyed not later than the completion of the new building or the transfer of title, respectively.
9 NYCRR 7830.9 - Full warranties
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9 NYCRR 7830.10 - Responsibilities of servicers
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(a)No servicer shall enter into or offer to enter into a service agreement for a solar thermal system or component thereof unless the servicer has complied with this Part.
(b)No servicer shall enter into or offer to enter into a service agreement for a solar thermal system or component thereof unless he has the ability to perform all services described in such agreement in a timely manner by virtue of:
(1)knowledge of the mechanics and components of the subject solar system, equipment and skills necessary to fulfill the obligations of the agreement, and regular access to components, connecting parts and system information; or
(2)an existing business relationship with a person having such knowledge, equipment, skills and access.
(c)No servicer shall enter into a service agreement unless such agreement is subscribed in writing by the servicer or his lawful agent and the customer or his lawful agent and includes or is accompanied by the following information:
(1)the name and business address of the servicer;
(2)the services to be provided;
(3)the cost of services;
(4)the dates the service agreement begins and terminates; and
(5)cancellation or transfer provisions, if any.