Solar Thermal Energy Systems

IRC 2024 Solar Hot Water Storage Tank: ASME Stamp, Heat Exchanger, and Sizing Requirements

What does IRC 2024 require for solar hot water storage tanks, including ASME pressure vessel requirements, direct versus indirect heat exchanger systems, and typical storage capacity sizing?

M2303

IRC 2024 Solar Pool Heating: Unglazed Collectors, Pool Pump Integration, and Bypass Valves

What does IRC 2024 require for solar pool heating systems, including unglazed plastic collector requirements, how the system integrates with the existing pool pump, and bypass valve installation?

M2305

IRC 2024 Solar Thermal Collector Installation: Roof Mounting, Flashing, Structural Load, and Listing

What does IRC 2024 require for solar thermal collector mounting to a roof, including flashing and weatherproofing, structural load calculations, and manufacturer listing requirements?

M2301

IRC 2024 Solar Thermal Controls: Differential Temperature Controller, High-Limit Sensors, and Stagnation Protection

What does IRC 2024 require for solar thermal system controls, including the differential temperature controller that activates the pump when collectors are warmer than the tank, high-limit sensors, stagnation protection, and pump staging?

M2306

IRC 2024 Solar Thermal Freeze Protection: Drain-Back, Glycol, Recirculation Methods and Requirements

What does IRC 2024 require for solar thermal system freeze protection, including installation requirements for drain-back systems, glycol antifreeze, and recirculation methods, and how does a drain-back system work?

M2304

IRC 2024 Solar Thermal Piping: Copper or Stainless, Heat Transfer Fluid, and Pipe Insulation

What does IRC 2024 require for solar thermal system piping materials, heat transfer fluid selection such as propylene glycol, and pipe insulation requirements for exposed outdoor runs?

M2302