The Ontario Building Code | Solar Collector Systems

9.26.1.3. Solar Collector Systems

(1) A solar collector system is permitted to be installed above roofing materials conforming to Sentence 9.26.2.1.(1).

9.26.2. Roofing Materials

In Plain Language

Solar collector systems installed on a roof must meet the requirements set out in this article, addressing their interaction with the roofing and structural systems beneath them.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.