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San Francisco Better Roof Implementation Ordinance

This San Francisco ordinance directs to the Department of Environment to propose technical requirements for rooftop PV and solar thermal systems and recommend revisions to the Better Roof requirements of the San Francisco Green Building Code.

Link:

  • San Francisco Code of Ordinances Section 2601

Policy Details:

Locale: San Francisco, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Cool Roof, Green Roofs, Solar Photovoltaic Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

San Francisco Code of Ordinances Section 2601

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