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title: Solar Intallations – SANS Requirements
description: "- *Installers must ensure that the roof structure is able to support the solar system* *(SANS10106:20145.3.1)* - *Where it is not possible to comply, a professional engineer or registered technologist must design the installation in such a way that the…"
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updated: "2022-04-27"
category: 3. Underwriting
tags:
  - Policy requirements
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# Solar Intallations – SANS Requirements

- *Installers must ensure that the roof structure is able to support the solar system*

*(SANS10106:20145.3.1)*

- *Where it is not possible to comply, a professional engineer or registered technologist must design the installation in such a way that the safety and performance principles of the standard are incorporated.*

*(SANS 10254 2017 4.1.1.2 and SANS10106 2014 4.1.7)*

- *Water heaters or storage tanks with a capacity of 200 litres or more may not be attached to a wall**.*

*(SANS 120252-1 2012 8.4.6.5)*

- *The solar system must be installed in such a way that it does not accelerate the deterioration of the roof**.*

*(SANS 10400-L, SANS 10243, and SANS 10252-1)*