California Code of Regulations
Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy
Division 2 - State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission
Chapter 4.1 - Flexible Demand
Article 1 - Flexible Demand Appliance Standards
Section 1696 - Data Submittal Requirements

Universal Citation: 20 CA Code of Regs 1696

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The data submittal requirements shown in this section are required pursuant to section 1695 of this Article.

(a) All appliances.

(1) The data submittal requirements shown in Table A-1 are required for all appliances subject to this Article.

Table A-1: Data Submittal Requirements for All Appliances

Required Information Possible Answers
*Manufacturer's Name
*Brand Name
*Model Number
Manufacture date
Is a connected device or connected ready device Connected Device, Connected Ready Device, Neither

* Identifier information as described in section 1695(a)(2) (l) of this Article.

(2) The data submittal requirements shown in Table A-2 are required for any appliance that is a connected device, as defined in section 1691 of this Article.

Table A-2: Data Submittal Requirements for All Connected Devices

Required Information Possible Answers
Unit has a unique logical identification accessible to authorized entities True, false
Only authorized entities are allowed to change the software configuration True, false
Unit has data protection for personal information True, false
Unit requires a user to generate a new means of authentication before access is granted to the device for the first time True, false
Device supports plain text passwords True, false
Plain text passwords, if supported, can be six characters or longer True, false, not applicable
Plain text passwords, if supported, can include a combination of alpha, numeric, and special characters True, false, not applicable
Unit allows authorized entities to check for software updates from the manufacturer, and to receive and apply available updates True, false
Manufacturer provides security update policy and end of security support date True, false
At restart, unit automatically restores recently saved settings True, false
At restart, unit automatically restores recently saved network connection True, false
Unit automatically attempts to reconnect after loss of connection True, false
Unit allows the local users to override the schedule and/or delay timer True, false
The unit allows authorized entities to change its settings True, false
Unit allows the user to restore default settings True, false

(b) Pool controls.

The data submittal requirements shown in Table B-1 are required for pool controls.

Table B-1: Data Submittal Requirements for Pool Controls

Required Information Possible Answers
Unit communicates using open standards True, false
Local control provides for start and stop of pool filter pump and dependent booster pumps and heaters True, false
Integrated or separate user interface is provided for setup, selection, and update of the operating schedule True, false
Unit retains memory for at least 72 hours without external power True, false
System clock has ability to sync with local time automatically True, false
The pool control is preprogrammed with a default operating schedule setting True, false
Default operation of pool filter pump at >=50% of max rpm starting no earlier than 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. local time True, false
Default operation of pressure cleaner booster pump starting no earlier than 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. local time True, false
Default operation of electric pool heater starting no earlier than 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. local time True, false
No default operation between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time True, false
Unit is marked with its manufacturer's name, its brand name, or its trademark; its model number; and its date of manufacture True, false

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218, 25402(f) and 25402.11, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25216.5(d), 25402(f) and 25402.11, Public Resources Code.

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