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Solar PV in North Dakota

Which codes apply? In North Dakota, solar PV systems fall under the 2026 NEC, the 2024 IRC (local option), the 2024 IBC (local option), and the 2021 IFC.

Rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays and their wiring. State record read Oct 20, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach solar PV systems

The edition North Dakota enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

NECNational Electrical Code

2026 NECVerified

in force since Jul 1, 2026

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

NFPA 70 2026 edition National Electrical Code (State Electrical Board Electrical Wiring Standards) · N.D. Admin. Code art. 24.1-02 (e.g. 24.1-02-01-02) and art. 24.1-06; authority N.D.C.C. 43-09-05

The North Dakota NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2024 IRCVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Local adoption

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

North Dakota State Building Code · N.D.C.C. ch. 54-21.3; N.D. Admin. Code ch. 108-01-01

The North Dakota IRC record
IBCInternational Building Code

2024 IBCVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Local adoption

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

North Dakota State Building Code · N.D.C.C. ch. 54-21.3; N.D. Admin. Code ch. 108-01-01

The North Dakota IBC record
IFCInternational Fire Code

2021 IFCPartial

in force since Jan 1, 2024

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

North Dakota State Fire Code · N.D. Admin. Code 45-18-01-04

The North Dakota IFC record

Coming next

Nothing is on file ahead for these codes in North Dakota. The changes page lists every move the site tracks.

State or local

NECA city may impose more stringent electrical requirements by ordinance, applied only to board-licensed individuals (N.D.C.C. 43-09-21).
IRCNorth Dakota leaves the IRC to cities and counties.
IBCNorth Dakota leaves the IBC to cities and counties.
IFCThe State Fire Code is outside the State Building Code chapter (N.D.C.C. 54-21.3-04(1)(c)); the State Building Code does not itself include the International Fire Code.

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

Go deeper

North Dakota laws that name solar PV systems

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

No North Dakota 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