California § 25986 - Any person who plans a passive or natural solar heating system or cooling system

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 25986 — Any person who plans a passive or natural solar heating system or cooling system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25986. Any person who plans a passive or natural solar heating system or cooling system

Any person who plans a passive or natural solar heating system or cooling system or heating and cooling system which would impact on an adjacent active solar system may seek equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to exempt such system from the provisions of this chapter. The court may grant such an exemption based on a finding that the passive or natural system would provide a demonstrably greater net energy savings than the active system which would be impacted.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 25986

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25986 cover?

Section 25986 ("Any person who plans a passive or natural solar heating system or cooling system") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 25986?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 25986 apply to my situation?

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