# Wood Trails HOA Solar Panel Policies

*7-12-2017*

- Roof-mounted solar panels must not be visible above the roofline.
- Panels installed on the side of the roof facing the street must conform to the slope of the roof and the top edge of the panel must be parallel to the roof ridge.
- A solar panel frame, support bracket and any visible piping or wiring must be painted to coordinate with the roofing material.
- Ground-mounted solar panels must be shielded as long as the shielding does not prohibit the installation of the panel or degrade the performance of the panel by more than ten percent.
- All installations must meet relevant health and safety standards and requirements imposed by state and local authorities.
- Installations used to heat water or produce electricity must meet safety and performance standards established by the national electric code, certification agencies, and accredited testing laboratories.

This policy complies with state law, ref RCW 64.38.055.

If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Directors.

*"Solar energy panel" means a panel device or a system or combination of panel devices or systems that relies on direct sunlight as an energy source to heat or cool the structure of a building, heat or pump water and/or generate electricity.*