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 Florida

Which codes apply? In Florida, solar PV systems fall under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 IRC, the 2021 IBC, and another model code in place of the IFC.

Rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays and their wiring. State record read Oct 18, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach solar PV systems

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

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2020 NECVerified

    in force since Dec 31, 2023

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

    Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.

    The 2023 NEC is proposed for December 31, 2026.

    The Florida NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2021 IRCVerified

    in force since Dec 31, 2023

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

    Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.

    The 2024 IRC is proposed for December 31, 2026.

    The Florida IRC record
  3. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCVerified

    in force since Dec 31, 2023

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

    Florida Building Code, Building, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.

    The 2024 IBC is proposed for December 31, 2026.

    The Florida IBC record
  4. IFCInternational Fire Code
    Another model codeVerified

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

    Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 633.202, Fla. Stat.; Rules 69A-60.002 to 69A-60.007, F.A.C. (69A-60.003 NFPA 1; 69A-60.004 NFPA 101)

    The Florida IFC record

Florida laws that name solar PV systems

On the site: eight laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
CS/CS/CS/HB 1417 (2026)CS/CS/CS/HB 1417 (2026), Ch. 2026-2, Laws of Florida; Senate companion SB 1510BillPartialIn forceJul 1, 2026Requires solar facility permit applicants to include site-specific erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater design standards, and certified inspections during construction. Source (opens in a new tab)
s. 163.3205s. 163.3205, F.S. (as amended by s. 2, ch. 2026-2)StatutePartialIn forceJul 1, 2026Requires local plans to treat solar facilities, defined to include inverters and battery systems, as a permitted use in agricultural areas. Source (opens in a new tab)
SB 200 and HB 193 (2026)BillPartialDid not passMar 13, 2026Proposes letting counties require decommissioning of solar facilities at the end of useful life, with financial assurance from facility owners. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 683 (2025)HB 683 (2025), Ch. 2025-140, Laws of FloridaBillPartialIn forceJul 1, 2025Allows private providers to handle solar energy and energy storage installations as single-trade plans reviews and inspections, including automated or software-based plans review. Source (opens in a new tab)
CS/SB 1304 and HB 1595 (2025)BillPartialDid not passJun 16, 2025Proposes letting counties require proper decommissioning of solar facilities and removing their automatic permitted-use status in agricultural land use categories. Source (opens in a new tab)
Rule 61G20-1.001Florida Administrative Code, rule 61G20-1.001 pageCode amendmentPartialIn forceDec 31, 2023Requires construction statewide, including electrical and energy systems such as solar and battery installations, to meet the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Source (opens in a new tab)
s. 193.624s. 193.624, F.S.StatutePartialIn force–Requires property appraisers to exclude the value of renewable energy source devices, including photovoltaic modules, inverters, and storage devices, from assessments. Source (opens in a new tab)
s. 553.791s. 553.791, F.S.StatutePartialIn force–Allows owners to use private providers for plans review and inspections, including single-trade review of solar energy and energy storage installations. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Florida law on solar PV systems, with filters

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