Section 17959.3 Of Chapter 4. Application And Scope From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 1.5. >> Chapter 4.
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. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the
use of passive solar energy design. The Legislature recognizes that
building code regulations with regard to natural light and
ventilation standards have to be modified to permit existing
buildings to be retrofitted with passive solar energy.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 17922, any city or county may by
ordinance or regulation permit windows required for light and
ventilation of habitable rooms in dwellings to open into areas
provided with natural light and ventilation which are designed and
built to act as passive solar energy collectors.
(c) On or before September 1, 1999, the department shall, after
consulting with the State Energy Resources Conservation and
Development Commission, prepare, adopt, and submit building standards
to implement the provisions of this section for approval as part of
the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Chapter 4
(commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5.