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 South Carolina

Which codes apply? In South Carolina, solar PV systems fall under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 IRC, the 2021 IBC, and the 2021 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 South Carolina enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2020 NECVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with SC modifications · S.C. Code Ann. 6-9-50(A); Building Codes Council adoption of Oct 6, 2021

    The 2023 NEC is adopted, not yet in force for January 1, 2027.

    The South Carolina NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2021 IRCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    2021 South Carolina Residential Code · S.C. Code Ann. 6-9-50(A), 6-9-55; Building Codes Council adoption of Oct 6, 2021

    The 2024 IRC is adopted, not yet in force for January 1, 2027.

    The South Carolina IRC record
  3. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    2021 South Carolina Building Code · S.C. Code Ann. 6-9-50(A); Building Codes Council adoption of Oct 6, 2021

    The 2024 IBC is adopted, not yet in force for January 1, 2027.

    The South Carolina IBC record
  4. IFCInternational Fire Code
    2021 IFCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    2021 South Carolina Fire Code · S.C. Code Ann. 6-9-50(A); Building Codes Council adoption of Oct 6, 2021

    The 2024 IFC is adopted, not yet in force for January 1, 2027.

    The South Carolina IFC record

South Carolina laws that name solar PV systems

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

No South Carolina 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