Cal. Code Regs. tit. 20, § 1696 – Data Submittal Requirements.

(a) All appliances.
1. (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. (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

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

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.

History

1. New section filed 2-20-2024; operative 4-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 8).