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 Louisiana

Which codes apply? In Louisiana, 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 19, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach solar PV systems

The edition Louisiana 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 Jan 1, 2023

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

    National Electric Code (NEC), 2020 Edition (LAC 17:I.115) · LAC 17:I.115

    The 2023 NEC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2021 IRCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    International Residential Code, 2021 Edition (LAC 17:I.107) · LAC 17:I.107

    The 2024 IRC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana IRC record
  3. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition (LAC 17:I.103) · LAC 17:I.103

    The 2024 IBC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana 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.

    LAC 55:V.103; La. R.S. 40:1578.7

    The Louisiana IFC record

Louisiana laws that name solar PV systems

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

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

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