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 New Jersey

Which codes apply? In New Jersey, solar PV systems fall under the 2023 NEC, the 2024 IRC, the 2024 IBC, and the 2018 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 New Jersey enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

NECNational Electrical Code

2023 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.

Electrical Subcode, National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2023 · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16

The New Jersey NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2024 IRCVerified

in force since Aug 17, 2026

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

One- and Two-Family Dwelling Subcode, International Residential Code/2024, NJ ed · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.21

The New Jersey IRC record
IBCInternational Building Code

2024 IBCVerified

in force since Aug 17, 2026

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

Building Subcode, International Building Code/2024, NJ ed · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14

The New Jersey IBC record
IFCInternational Fire Code

2018 IFCPartial

in force since Oct 15, 2024

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

Uniform Fire Code (2018 International Fire Code, (NJ) Edition) · N.J.A.C. 5:70-3.1

The 2024 IFC is proposed.

The New Jersey IFC record

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IFC
The 2024 IFC is proposed.
DFS March 19, 2026 minutes say the proposal was placed in the NJ Register on March 2, 2026 and was in its 60-day comment period.
Partial

State or local

NECPermits applied for under a six-month grace period may still be reviewed under the prior edition (2020 NEC); secondary source gives Feb 17, 2027, as the end of that window.
IRCSix-month grace period lets complete permit applications be reviewed under the prior (2021) edition; a secondary source gives Feb 17, 2027, as the end.
IBCSix-month grace period lets complete permit applications be reviewed under the prior (2021) edition; a secondary source gives Feb 17, 2027, as the end.

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

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New Jersey laws that name solar PV systems

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

No New Jersey 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