AZ SB1419

Licensed contractors must evaluate and verify the structural integrity of the roof and roofing components before installing a solar energy device, and are responsible for repairs to the roof caused by the installation.

Solar energy device installations must comply with fire, safety, wind, load, structural, and seismic building codes as prescribed by local authorities, along with manufacturer's installation requirements.

Lease payments for distributed energy generation systems cannot begin until the system is approved by a local utility, energized, and interconnected to the power grid.

Before purchasing or leasing a residential solar energy system, buyers must receive written acknowledgment that they may be responsible for costs associated with roof repair or replacement during the agreement term, unless damage was caused by the contractor's installation.

Disclosure requirements for solar system agreements are strengthened, requiring bold type and separate buyer initials for warranty periods shorter than the agreement duration, total maintenance costs, and utility rate projection disclaimers.