What changes next for solar PV systems in Georgia?

Amendments to the 2024 IBC are proposed for January 1, 2027.

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.

State

Solar PV in Georgia

Which codes apply? In Georgia, solar PV systems fall under the 2023 NEC (statewide minimum), the 2024 IRC (statewide minimum), the 2024 IBC (statewide minimum), and the 2024 IFC (statewide minimum).

Rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays and their wiring. State record read Oct 25, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach solar PV systems

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

NECNational Electrical Code

2023 NECVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2025 · Statewide minimum

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

Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (NEC 2023 with Georgia Amendments) · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.31; O.C.G.A. 8-2-23

The Georgia NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2024 IRCVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Statewide minimum

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

Georgia State Minimum Standard One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code · O.C.G.A. 8-2-23; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.25

The Georgia IRC record
IBCInternational Building Code

2024 IBCVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Statewide minimum

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

2024 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments · O.C.G.A. 8-2-23; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.24

Amendments to the 2024 IBC are proposed for January 1, 2027.

The Georgia IBC record
IFCInternational Fire Code

2024 IFCPartial

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Statewide minimum

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

International Fire Code, 2024 Edition · O.C.G.A. 8-2-23; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.29; Rules of the Safety Fire Commissioner 120-3-3

The Georgia IFC record

Coming next

IBC
Amendments to the 2024 IBC are proposed for January 1, 2027.
Not a new IBC edition, only new Georgia amendments to the 2024 IBC.
Partial

State or local

NECGeorgia sets the NEC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
NECLocal governments may adopt local amendments reviewed by DCA; the state minimum codes are enforced through local governments.
IRCGeorgia sets the IRC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
IRCLocal governments may adopt DCA-reviewed local amendments.
IBCGeorgia sets the IBC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
IBCGroup R-3 residential construction falls under the IRC.
IFCGeorgia sets the IFC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
IFCState Fire Marshal enforces separate fire safety standards (Chapter 120-3-3) including the Life Safety Code.

Cities and counties can amend a statewide code, so confirm the edition in force with the local official.

Go deeper

Georgia laws that name solar PV systems

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

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

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use