Codes of Record

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.

Solar PV in Oregon

Which codes apply? In Oregon, solar PV systems fall under the 2026 NEC, the 2024 IRC, the 2024 IBC, and the 2024 IFC.

Rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays and their wiring. State record read Oct 18, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach solar PV systems

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

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2026 NECVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2026

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

    2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code · OAR 918-305-0100; Oregon amendments in OAR 918-305-0105 Table 1-E

    The Oregon NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2024 IRCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2026

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

    2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code · OAR 918-480-0005

    The Oregon IRC record
  3. IBCInternational Building Code
    2024 IBCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2025

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

    2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code · OAR 918-460-0010

    The Oregon IBC record
  4. IFCInternational Fire Code
    2024 IFCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2025

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

    2025 Oregon Fire Code · OAR 837-040-0010; ORS 476.117

    The Oregon IFC record

Oregon laws that name solar PV systems

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, Table 1-ECode amendmentPartialIn forceOct 1, 2026Adopts the 2026 National Electrical Code with Oregon amendments from Oct 1, 2026. Adding solar to a building with an existing system requires rapid shutdown for the existing system too. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 4029Oregon Laws 2026BillPartialIn forceJun 5, 2026Requires residential solar sellers to use licensed installers and give a plain-language disclosure of up to four pages. Source (opens in a new tab)
OAR chapter 330Permanent Administrative Order DOE 1-2026RulePartialIn forceApr 29, 2026Adds rebates for storage, including batteries added to existing home solar, installed by approved contractors. Source (opens in a new tab)
SB 827Oregon Laws 2025BillPartialIn forceJan 1, 2026Lets the state rebate program pay for solar, paired storage, and storage added to homes that already have solar. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 3747Oregon Legislative Information SystemBillPartialDid not passJun 27, 2025Would have created a refundable state income tax credit for buying battery storage and solar electric systems in tax years 2026 through 2031. Source (opens in a new tab)
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate ProgramSolar + Storage Rebate Program for homeownersProgram rulePartialIn force–Pays rebates through approved contractors for home solar, up to $5,000, and storage at $300 per kilowatt-hour, up to $2,500. Lower-income homes get higher shares, and storage must be able to power the home in an outage. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Oregon law on solar PV systems, with filters

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