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Balcony Solar Panels Approved by States, Safety Rules Lag
Original: States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven’t caught up.
US states are legalizing and expanding balcony solar panels, letting apartment residents and renters generate their own electricity from small plug-in systems. But safety guidelines, including installation standards, fire codes and electrical rules, have not kept pace with the rapid adoption, raising concerns among officials and installers about proper mounting, wiring and emergency access.
Why now: Balcony solar is spreading quickly across states faster than regulators can update safety standards.
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