Arizona
Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
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Last DSIRE Review: 09/24/2009
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Contractor Licensing |
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Arizona |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Passive Solar Space Heat,
Solar Water Heat,
Solar Space Heat,
Solar Thermal Electric,
Solar Thermal Process Heat,
Photovoltaics,
Solar Pool Heating,
Daylighting
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| Applicable Sectors: |
Installer/Contractor
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Web Site: |
http://www.rc.state.az.us/l_class.html
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Authority 1:
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A.R.S. § 32-1170
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| Date Effective: | 7/1/1980 |
| Expiration Date: | None |
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Summary:
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors does not offer a general solar contractor license, but the state's C11/L11 electrical license covers solar electric installations. C11 licenses are required for electrical work on residential property and L11 licenses apply to commercial installations. Contractors can also acquire a K11 license to work on both residential and commercial installations.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors does have a specific solar thermal contractor license requiring contractors who install, alter or repair a "solar device" have a solar contractors license. There is a solar license for residential (C37) and commercial (L77, L78) systems, as well as a license for both (K77, K78).
A "solar device" is defined as "means a device for the use and application of solar energy incidental to:
(a) Boilers, steamfitting and process piping.
(b) Plumbing.
(c) Air conditioning or comfort heating and cooling systems.
(d) Hot water systems for residences and swimming pools.
(e) Solar daylighting by a device as defined in section 44-1761."
All contractors who work with solar energy systems must have four years of relevant work experience and must pass an exam in order to receive a license in Arizona. The following licensing exams include sections on solar applications: air conditioning and refrigeration, boilers, steamfitting and process piping, swimming pools, and general plumbing.
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Please note: The information on the DSIRE web site provides an overview of incentives and other policies, but it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions or other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided in each record to verify that a specific incentive or other policy is applicable to your specific project.
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