Which New York laws name solar PV systems?

PSC Case 15-M-0180 is in force or enacted.

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 York

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

NECNational Electrical Code

2023 NECPartial

in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

NFPA 70 as referenced by the 2025 Building Code of New York State (no separate state electrical code) · 19 NYCRR Part 1221 (incorporates the BCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

The New York NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2024 IRCVerified

in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

2025 Residential Code of New York State · 19 NYCRR Part 1220 (incorporates the RCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

The New York IRC record
IBCInternational Building Code

2024 IBCVerified

in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

2025 Building Code of New York State · 19 NYCRR Part 1221 (incorporates the BCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

The New York IBC record
IFCInternational Fire Code

2024 IFCVerified

in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

2025 Fire Code of New York State · 19 NYCRR Part 1225 (Fire Prevention; section 1225.2(b) incorporates the FCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

The New York IFC record

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State or local

NECNew York applies the NEC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
NECNew York City enforces its own 2025 NYC Electrical Code (NYC Administrative Code Title 28, Article 1101), based on the 2020 NEC with NYC amendments, in full effect Dec 21, 2025.
IRCNew York applies the IRC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
IRCNew York City enforces its own construction codes (2022 NYC Building Code) rather than the RCNYS; no separate NYC residential code instrument was identified.
IBCNew York applies the IBC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
IBCNew York City enforces its own codes: the 2022 NYC Building Code, a custom code based on the 2015 IBC (Local Law 126 of 2021, effective Nov 7, 2022).
IFCNew York applies the IFC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
IFCNew York City enforces its own codes rather than the Uniform Code.

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

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New York laws that name solar PV systems

On the site: four laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.

Law or rule	Kind	Stage	Date	What it does
S5781B / A6270CS5781B / A6270C, 2025-2026 session	Bill	VerifiedPending	May 28, 2026	Proposes requiring local authorities serving over 5,000 residents to adopt a no-cost automated residential solar permitting platform by Jun 30, 2027. Proposes optional storage coverage and remote inspections. Source (opens in a new tab)
S1385S1385, 2025-2026 session	Bill	VerifiedPending	Mar 18, 2026	Proposes raising the home solar tax credit from 25 to 40 percent, capped at $10,000 and refundable, with storage equipment counting. Source (opens in a new tab)
S1502A / A7537S1502A / A7537, 2025-2026 session (Responsible Renewable Energy Recycling Act)	Bill	VerifiedPending	Jan 7, 2026	Proposes requiring solar panel and bulk storage battery makers to run free collection and recycling programs or lose sales rights. Source (opens in a new tab)
PSC Case 15-M-0180PSC Case 15-M-0180, Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers, effective Oct 27, 2024	Rule	PartialIn force	Oct 27, 2024	Requires residential and community solar providers to register with the Department, give a standard disclosure, and honor a three-day rescission right. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every New York law on solar PV systems, with filters

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