Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 11, art. New York City Amendments to the 2020 National Electrical Code., art. 690

in effect

NYC Electrical Code § 690.1

Section 690.1 Section 690.1 – Add the following sentence to the end of Section 690.1 and add 2 additional Informational Notes Nos. 3 and 4 to read as follows: A detailed diagram of the photovoltaic system must be made available upon request of the department. Informational Note No. 3: Photovoltaic systems adhered or attached to the roof covering shall be labeled to identify the fire classification in accordance with Chapter 15 of the New York City Building Code. Informational Note No. 4: Rooftop installations of photovoltaic systems shall comply with the rooftop area access requirements of the New York City Fire Code.

NYC Electrical Code § 690.4

Section 690.4 Section 690.4(C) – Revise Section 690.4(C) to read as follows: (C) Equipment Installation. The installation of equipment referenced in 690.4(B) and all associated wiring and interconnections shall be performed only by qualified persons who are licensed master electricians or licensed special electricians.

NYC Electrical Code § 690.12

Section 690.12 Section 690.12 – Add new Informational Note to Section 690.12 to read as follows: Informational Note: Where rapid shutdown function is provided, the location of the rapid shutdown initiation equipment shall be coordinated with the fire department as required.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-232604Fetched: 10/24/2026