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Contractor and homeowner say city inspections delayed battery, solar install; staff to review

5906085 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

A homeowner and contractor said city building-inspection staff are applying outdated interpretations to modern solar-battery systems, increasing costs and delays; council said staff will follow up.

Public commenters on Oct. 7 told the council that modern solar and battery installations are being held up by local building inspection interpretations that do not reflect current UL-listed equipment and manufacturer guidance.

Homeowner Rachelle Ricker and…

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