The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has issued Interpretation of Regulations (IR) N-3: Energy Code Requirements for Photovoltaic and Battery Systems and may be accessed on DSA’s Publications webpage.

IR N-3 clarifies Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery/Energy Storage System (BESS) requirements of project submittals to promote uniform statewide criteria for Title 24 Part 6, Energy Code compliance for K–12 and Community College projects under DSA jurisdiction.

For questions regarding IR N-3, please contact DSA's HQ Architectural Codes and Policies Unit at (916) 445-8100.