What changes next for solar PV systems in Kansas?

The 2024 IFC is in development.

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.

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Solar PV in Kansas

Which codes apply? In Kansas, solar PV systems fall under the 2008 NEC, the 2018 IRC (state buildings only), the 2018 IBC (state buildings only), and the 2006 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 Kansas enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

NECNational Electrical Code

2008 NECPartial

in force since Feb 4, 2011 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

National electric code, NFPA standard no. 70, as adopted in K.A.R. 22-1-3 · K.A.R. 22-1-3(n)

The Kansas NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2018 IRCPartial

State buildings only

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

Department of Administration, Form 110 (September 2026), item C

The Kansas IRC record
IBCInternational Building Code

2018 IBCPartial

State buildings only

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

Department of Administration, Form 110 (September 2026), item A

The Kansas IBC record
IFCInternational Fire Code

2006 IFCVerified

in force since Feb 4, 2011

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

Kansas fire prevention code · K.S.A. 31-134; K.A.R. 22-1-3(b)

The 2024 IFC is in development.

The Kansas IFC record

Coming next

IFC
The 2024 IFC is in development.
State Fire Marshal is drafting a code based on the 2024 IFC with a governor’s task force reviewing it; final adoption is expected in mid to late 2027 and requires legislative ratification, with a reported target effective date of July 1, 2027.
Partial

State or local

NECKansas applies the NEC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
NECOne- and two-family dwellings fall outside the fire marshal’s code.
IRCKansas applies its IRC edition to state buildings only; cities and counties set their own.
IRCKansas has no statewide residential code; cities and counties adopt their own.
IBCKansas applies its IBC edition to state buildings only; cities and counties set their own.
IBCKansas has no statewide building code; cities and counties adopt their own.
IFCOne- and two-family dwellings fall outside the fire marshal’s code.

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

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Kansas laws that name solar PV systems

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

No Kansas 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