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 Rhode Island

Which codes apply? In Rhode Island, solar PV systems fall under the 2023 NEC, the 2021 IRC, the 2021 IBC, and another model code in place of the 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 Rhode Island enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2023 NECVerified

    in force since Dec 1, 2025

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

    Rhode Island Electrical Code · 510-RICR-00-00-5; R.I. Gen. Laws 23-27.3-100.1.5

    The Rhode Island NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2021 IRCVerified

    in force since Dec 1, 2025

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

    Rhode Island One and Two Family Dwelling Code · 510-RICR-00-00-2; R.I. Gen. Laws 23-27.3-100.1.5 and 23-27.3-109.1

    The 2024 IRC is bill pending.

    The Rhode Island IRC record
  3. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCVerified

    in force since Dec 1, 2025

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

    Rhode Island Building Code · 510-RICR-00-00-1; R.I. Gen. Laws 23-27.3-100.1.5 and 23-27.3-109.1

    The Rhode Island IBC record
  4. IFCInternational Fire Code
    Another model codeVerified

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

    Rhode Island Fire Code · 450-RICR-00-00-7; R.I. Gen. Laws 23-28.1-2

    The Rhode Island IFC record

Rhode Island laws that name solar PV systems

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

No Rhode Island law or rule on the site names solar PV systems. The product page shows the states that have one.

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