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By - Richard Meier

South Miami to Require Solar Power in New Homes

A new ordinance passed in South Miami on July 17, 2017 will require new homes, and homes undergoing major expansion, to be equipped with solar electric panels beginning on Sept. 18, 2017.

 

A Florida first: South Miami to require solar on new homes

What does that mean for the fire investigator?  Another level of technology and complexity that they will have to understand when investigating a fire at a home equipped with solar power.

Has your fire investigator ever investigated a fire involving solar or wind power?  We have!

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/south-miami/article162307863.html

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/South-Miami-Becomes-First-City-in-Florida-to-Pass-Solar-Panel-Mandate-on-New-Homes-435297373.html

Source:  FloridaTrend.com

 

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