Solar PV in Minnesota
Which codes apply? In Minnesota, solar PV systems fall under the 2026 NEC, the 2018 IRC, the 2018 IBC, and the 2018 IFC.
Codes that reach solar PV systems
The edition Minnesota enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Minnesota NEC record2026 NECVerified
in force since Aug 17, 2026
Where it reaches the product. Article 690, solar photovoltaic systems, with 705 for the interconnection and 690.12 for rapid shutdown.
Minnesota Electrical Code · Minn. R. 1315.0200; Minn. Stat. 326B.35
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IRCInternational Residential CodeThe Minnesota IRC record2018 IRCVerified
in force since Mar 31, 2020
Where it reaches the product. Section R324, solar energy systems.
2020 Minnesota Residential Code · Minn. R. 1309.0010; Minn. Stat. 326B.106
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Minnesota IBC record2018 IBCVerified
in force since Mar 31, 2020
Where it reaches the product. Rooftop structures and the structural load of the array.
2020 Minnesota Building Code · Minn. R. 1305.0011; Minn. Stat. 326B.106
The 2024 IBC is in development.
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IFCInternational Fire CodeThe Minnesota IFC record2018 IFCPartial
in force since Mar 31, 2020
Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, section 1205, solar photovoltaic power systems and roof access.
2020 Minnesota Fire Code · Minn. R. 7511.0090
The 2024 IFC is in development.
Minnesota laws that name solar PV systems
Statutes, rules, and commission orders are tracked state by state.
No Minnesota 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