Codes of Record

What applies to my job?

Pick the state and the product you build, install, or inspect. The card below answers from each state’s own record.

Solar PV in Arkansas

Which codes apply? In Arkansas, solar PV systems fall under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 IRC, the 2021 IBC, and the 2021 IFC.

Rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays and their wiring. State record read Oct 20, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach solar PV systems

The edition Arkansas enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2020 NECPartial

    Where it reaches the product. Article 690, solar photovoltaic systems, with 705 for the interconnection and 690.12 for rapid shutdown.

    National Electrical Code, 2020 edition (Rule 010.13-008) · Rule 010.13-008, Board of Electrical Examiners rules (235.11.22 Ark. Code R. 001); Ark. Code 20-31-101 et seq.

    The 2026 NEC is proposed.

    The Arkansas NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2021 IRCPartial

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

    Where it reaches the product. Section R324, solar energy systems.

    Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume III (Residential Code) · 015.01.22 Ark. Code R. 005; Ark. Code 20-22-1010; Ark. Code 12-13-105

    The Arkansas IRC record
  3. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCPartial

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

    Where it reaches the product. Rooftop structures and the structural load of the array.

    Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II (Building Code) · 015.01.22 Ark. Code R. 005; Ark. Code 20-22-1010; Ark. Code 12-13-105

    The Arkansas IBC record
  4. IFCInternational Fire Code
    2021 IFCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, section 1205, solar photovoltaic power systems and roof access.

    Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition · 015.01.22 Ark. Code R. 005; Ark. Code 20-22-1010; Ark. Code 12-13-105

    The Arkansas IFC record

Arkansas laws that name solar PV systems

Statutes, rules, and commission orders are tracked state by state.

No Arkansas law or rule on the site names solar PV systems. The product page shows the states that have one.

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