Roof-mounted solar collectors that also serve as a roof covering shall conform to the requirements for roof coverings in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Building.
Exception: The use of plastic solar collector covers shall be limited to those approved plastics meeting the requirements for plastic roof panels in the Florida Building Code, Building.
When mounted on or above the roof covering, the collector array and supporting construction shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or fire-retardant-treated wood conforming to the Florida Building Code, Building to the extent required for the type of roof construction of the building to which the collectors are accessory.
Exception: The use of plastic solar collector covers shall be limited to those approved plastics meeting the requirements for plastic roof panels in the Florida Building Code, Building.