Solar PV Labels & Placards
Engraved labels built to last the life of the system. While vinyl labels fade and peel in 5-7 years, our engraved placards survive 25+ years of UV, rain, snow, and temperature extremes.
Why Engraved Labels for Solar?
Solar panels are designed for 25-30 years. Your labels should last just as long.
Vinyl Fails in 5-7 Years
Adhesive labels on south-facing solar equipment face maximum UV exposure. They curl, fade, and fall off — leaving your installation non-compliant with no warning.
Engraved Lasts 25+ Years
The text IS the material. Engraved into UV-stable acrylic or anodized aluminum, it physically cannot fade or peel. Install once, done forever.
Inspector Confidence
Engraved placards look permanent and professional. Inspectors see them and trust the installation. No more failed inspections from peeling stickers.
Every Solar Install Needs These Labels
NEC 690, 705, and 706 require 15-200+ labels per installation. Here's what's required.
Rapid Shutdown Placard
NEC 690.12(D)
White on red, reflective, 3/8" minimum letters. Required on or within 3 ft of the RSD switch on every building-mounted PV system.
Shop Rapid Shutdown Labels →DC Disconnect Label
NEC 690.13(B)
Identifies PV system disconnect and maximum DC voltage. Required at every DC and AC disconnect point.
Shop Disconnect Labels →Conduit Warning Labels
NEC 690.31(G)(4)
"WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE" — white on red, every 10 ft on exposed raceways. Highest volume label on any install.
Shop Conduit Labels →Power Source Directory
NEC 705.10
Lists all power sources, disconnect locations, and emergency contacts. Custom engraved per site — our highest-value solar product.
Request Custom Quote →Battery / ESS Labels
NEC 706.15
Energy storage disconnect, emergency shutdown, voltage and fault current ratings. Growing fast with solar+storage adoption.
Shop ESS Labels →Arc Flash Warning
NEC 110.16 / NFPA 70E
Required on commercial solar equipment. System voltage, arc flash boundary, incident energy, PPE requirements. Custom data per panel.
Shop Arc Flash Labels →Material Durability Comparison
| Material | Outdoor Life | Failure Mode | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Vinyl | 3-5 years | UV fading, adhesive failure, curling | Not recommended |
| Premium Vinyl + UV Laminate | 7-10 years | Eventual UV degradation, adhesive breakdown | Short of system life |
| Engraved Acrylic | 10-20 years | Minor UV yellowing on cheaper stock | Good |
| Engraved Anodized Aluminum | 25+ years | Virtually none — sealed under sapphire-hard anodic layer | Best for solar |
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ESS Emergency Shutdown Label — 4x2" Black on Yellow, Adhesive
Rapid Shutdown Switch Label - Solar PV — 4x2" White on Red, Adhesive
Rapid Shutdown Switch Label - Solar PV — 4x2" White on Red, Holes
PV Conduit Warning Label — 3x1" White on Red, Adhesive
PV Conduit Warning Label — 3x1" White on Red, Holes
PV System DC Disconnect Label — 4x2" Black on Yellow, Adhesive
PV System DC Disconnect Label — 4x2" Black on Yellow, Holes
PV System DC Disconnect Label — 4x2" Black on Orange, Adhesive
PV System DC Disconnect Label — 4x2" Black on Orange, Holes
Need a Custom Solar Label Kit?
We build custom kits for commercial and utility-scale solar installers. Power source directories, site-specific disconnect placards, and bulk conduit labels — all engraved to your specs.
- Volume pricing for 20+ jobs/year
- NEC 2020 and 2023 compliant
- Same-day production in Erie, PA
NEC Compliance Quick Reference
PA adopted NEC 2020 (July 2025). OH adopted NEC 2023 (March 2024). Both require these labels.
| NEC Section | Label | Colors | Location | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 690.12(D)(2) | Rapid Shutdown Switch | White on Red, reflective | Within 3 ft of RSD switch | All systems |
| 690.12(D)(1) | Building RSD Placard | White on Red (2020) / Any contrast (2023) | Service equipment | All building PV |
| 690.13(B) | PV System Disconnect | Not specified | Each disconnect | All systems |
| 690.31(G)(4) | Conduit Warning | White on Red | Every 10 ft on conduit | All systems |
| 690.7(D) | Max DC Voltage | Permanent, durable | DC disconnect, inverter | All systems |
| 705.10 | Power Source Directory | Per 110.21(B) | Service equipment | All interconnected |
| 706.15 | ESS Disconnect | Durable | ESS disconnect | Solar+storage |
| 110.16 | Arc Flash Warning | Orange/Black (ANSI) | Equipment requiring service | Commercial |
Solar PV Label Requirements: NEC 690, 705 & 706 Complete Guide
Every solar install needs 15-200+ labels by code. Learn what NEC 690, 705, and 706 require — and why engraved labels outlast vinyl for 25-year solar systems.
Read the full guide →Questions? We're Here to Help.
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