Regulación de Generadores Eléctricos de Respaldo en Texas

Sec. 202.019. STANDBY ELECTRIC GENERATORS. (a) In this section, "standby electric generator" means a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy and is: (1) powered by natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel, or hydrogen; (2) fully enclosed in an integral manufacturer-supplied sound attenuating enclosure; (3) connected to the main electrical panel of a residence by a manual or automatic transfer switch; and (4) rated for a generating capacity of not less than seven kilowatts. (b) Except as provided by this section, a property owners' association may not adopt or enforce a dedicatory instrument provision that prohibits, restricts, or has the effect of prohibiting Statute text rendered on: - 970 - 10/26/2024 PROPERTY CODE or restricting an owner from owning, operating, installing, or maintaining a permanently installed standby electric generator. (c) A property owners' association may adopt or enforce any of the following dedicatory instrument provisions to regulate the operation and installation of standby electric generators: (1) a dedicatory instrument provision that requires a standby electric generator to be installed and maintained in compliance with: (A) the manufacturer's specifications; and (B) applicable governmental health, safety, electrical, and building codes; (2) a dedicatory instrument provision that requires all electrical, plumbing, and fuel line connections to be installed only by licensed contractors; (3) a dedicator