Definitions

As used in this act:

a. "Solar energy" means energy which has recently originated in the sun, including direct and indirect solar radiation and intermediate solar energy from such as wind and sea thermal gradients;

b. "Solar energy system" means any system which uses solar energy to provide all or a portion of the heating, cooling, or general energy needs of a building through, but not limited to, such means as nocturnal heat radiation, evaporation cooling towers, flat plate or focusing solar collectors, photovoltaic solar cells or windmills;

c. "Commissioner" means the State Commissioner of Community Affairs;

d. "Enforcing agency" means the enforcing agency in any municipality provided for under the State Uniform Construction Code Act, P.L.1975, c. 217 (C. 52:27D-119 et seq.) and regulations promulgated thereunder;

e. "Board of appeals" means the municipal or county board provided for under the State Uniform Construction Code Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.

L.1977, c. 256, s. 1. Amended by L.1983, c. 44, s. 2, eff. Jan. 28, 1983; per s.9 as amended by 1982, c.218 and 1983, c.44,s.7, section expired December 31, 1987.