Solar PV in Mississippi
Which codes apply? In Mississippi, solar PV systems fall under local adoption of the NEC, local adoption of the IRC, the 2024 IBC (local option), and the 2024 IFC.
Codes that reach solar PV systems
The edition Mississippi enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Mississippi NEC recordLocal adoptionPartial
Where it reaches the product. Article 690, solar photovoltaic systems, with 705 for the interconnection and 690.12 for rapid shutdown.
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 17-2-3, 17-2-4, 19-5-9, 21-19-25
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IRCInternational Residential CodeThe Mississippi IRC recordLocal adoptionVerified
Where it reaches the product. Section R324, solar energy systems.
Miss. Code 41-26-14; SB 2378 (2014)
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Mississippi IBC record2024 IBCPartial
in force since Jul 1, 2024 · Local adoption
Where it reaches the product. Rooftop structures and the structural load of the array.
Mississippi State Building Code · Miss. Code Ann. §§ 17-2-1, 17-2-3, 17-2-4, 45-11-101; 19 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 7, Ch. 7
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IFCInternational Fire CodeThe Mississippi IFC record2024 IFCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2024 · Statewide, with exceptions
Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, section 1205, solar photovoltaic power systems and roof access.
Mississippi Fire Prevention Code · Miss. Code Ann. §§ 45-11-101 et seq.; 19 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 7, Ch. 7
Mississippi laws that name solar PV systems
Statutes, rules, and commission orders are tracked state by state.
No Mississippi 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