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Engraved solar placards.
Built to NEC 690.12(D).

Engraved rapid shutdown building placards, RSD switch labels, and solar disconnect signs — engraved to the format your authority having jurisdiction (your local inspector or code official) accepts. Manufactured in-house. Referred by OHM Solar Solutions and the regional installer network. Engraved in Chico since 1982.

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Why engraved for solar

NEC 690.12(D) placards. Engraved, not stickered.

NEC 690.12(D) requires two distinct labels on every solar PV system with rapid shutdown: a building placard at the service equipment identifying the presence of the PV system and rapid shutdown, and a switch label at the rapid shutdown initiation device. Both must be permanent, durable, and meet the format requirements of the adopted NEC edition. We produce both label types — engraved, not printed.

Solar installers in our referral network — including OHM Solar Solutions and the regional PV installer community — specify engraved placards because AHJs across Northern California accept them as meeting the durability and content requirements of NEC 690.12(D). The identification is cut into the two-ply engravable laminate rather than printed on top of an adhesive substrate — the substrate carries the identification.

Send us your system configuration, initiation device location, and any format requirements from your local inspector. We come back with pricing, material recommendations, and a proof for your approval before anything ships. Reorders match the approved layout already on file.

Where solar placards go

The signage every solar install requires.

NEC Article 690 governs identification of PV systems, disconnects, and rapid shutdown across every residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installation. Interconnection-side work is covered by our utility and substation identification. We produce engraved placards for the complete signage package — from the service equipment building placard to the initiation device switch label to system disconnects and combiner signage.

Rapid shutdown building placards
The NEC 690.12(D) placard mounted at the service equipment identifying the presence of the PV system and the rapid shutdown initiation device location. Engraved in Signal Red per adopted format requirements.
NEC 690.12(D)
RSD switch labels
Engraved labels at the rapid shutdown initiation device identifying its function and operation. Mounted to the switch, disconnect, or panel per the installation configuration.
NEC 690.12(D)
Solar disconnect signs
Utility disconnect identification, PV system disconnect labels, and combiner disconnect signage. Engraved to the format and text your local inspector requires. Sites that add vehicle charging also need EV charger disconnect labels.
NEC 690.13 · 690.15
DC conduit and raceway marking
"PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE" and related conduit identification per NEC 690.31 marking requirements. Engraved two-ply laminate mounted at required intervals.
NEC 690.31
PV warning and hazard labels
"WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD" and "DUAL POWER SOURCE" labels for combiners, inverters, and service equipment where a solar installation creates a secondary power source. Where the installation includes battery storage, our NFPA 855 guide covers the added identification requirements.
NEC 690 · ANSI Z535.4
Custom inspector-driven signage
Non-standard sizes, jurisdiction-specific wording, or custom signage a local inspector requires beyond code minimum. Engraved to your drawing and specification.
Custom spec
Materials we engrave

Two-ply engravable laminate. Engraved in-house.

Solar rapid shutdown placards and PV signage are typically manufactured in engravable two-ply laminate — a colored cap layer over a contrasting core, engraved so the required text and warning signal appears in the core color. Signal Red is the primary color for NEC 690.12(D) rapid shutdown placards, with Signal Orange and Signal Yellow available for warning and caution formats. Material choice matches your local inspector's requirements and the installation environment.

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Stock color combinations including all ANSI Z535.4 signal colors.
Signal Red for DANGER and rapid shutdown placards, Signal Orange for WARNING, Signal Yellow for CAUTION — with contrasting cores. Plus 25 additional two-ply combinations for facility-specific solar signage programs and PMS color match on custom orders for branded installer programs.
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Engravable two-ply laminate — primary substrate
Non-conductive, UV-resistant, chemical-resistant. Available in Signal Red, Signal Orange, Signal Yellow, and 25 additional combinations. Engraved in-house.
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Aluminum — outdoor and utility service
Anodized aluminum in a range of colors including standard hazard categories. Lightweight, rustproof, cost-effective for large-scale installer programs and outdoor service equipment placards. Marked in-house.
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Stainless steel — harsh environments
304 or 316 stainless. Well suited for coastal installs, marine environments, and utility service equipment where chloride exposure is a concern. Marked in-house.
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ANSI Z535.4 signal colors in stock
Signal Red, Signal Orange, Signal Yellow with contrasting cores — the safety colors required for engraved signal-word placards. Available for immediate production.
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Mounting hardware and adhesive backing
Adhesive back for service equipment enclosure mounting, drilled for screw or rivet installation, or custom mounting hardware to your specification.
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Standard and custom shapes
Standard rectangular placards in common code-required sizes, plus custom shapes and dimensions for format requirements set by your local inspector. MOQ = 1 for standard sizes and reorders.
Related guide
Solar placards live outdoors for decades. Our materials guide covers which substrates hold up to UV, heat, and weather.
See which materials survive outdoors →
Built to your spec

The NEC references our solar placards are made against.

Current through NEC 2023 § 690.12(D) rapid shutdown format. Built to the NEC edition adopted in your jurisdiction and to jurisdiction-specific format requirements. We manufacture to customer-provided content, drawings, adopted code editions, and local inspector specifications. We don't perform electrical engineering, determine required label content, approve installation compliance, or act as the authority having jurisdiction — we engrave the placard to your spec.

NEC · 690.12(D)
Rapid shutdown building placard
Requires a permanent placard at the service equipment identifying the presence of the PV system, the location of the rapid shutdown initiation device, and — under adopted formats — a schematic of the roof plan or PV array boundaries.
NEC · 690.12(D)
RSD switch label
Engraved label at the rapid shutdown initiation device identifying its function ("RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM") and its operation. Mounted at the switch, disconnect, or panel per the installation configuration.
NEC · 690.13
PV system disconnect
Marking required on the PV system disconnecting means. Format and content vary by adopted NEC edition; engraved to your local inspector's specification.
NEC · 690.15
Equipment disconnect
Disconnecting means for equipment (inverters, combiners, DC-to-DC converters). Legibly marked to indicate purpose. Engraved plates per NEC 110.21(B) durability requirements.
NEC · 690.31
Wiring methods and marking
"PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE" and related raceway/conduit identification requirements. Engraved two-ply laminate mounted at required intervals per adopted edition.
ANSI Z535.4-2023
Signal-word formats
DANGER (white on Safety Red), WARNING (black on Safety Orange), CAUTION (black on Safety Yellow) — the signal-word colors and formats engraved into solar warning and hazard plates.
Related guide
Solar marking runs on NEC 690.12 and related sections. Our code compliance guide covers what the code asks of engraved PV identification.
How the NEC treats PV marking →
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Frequently asked

Common questions on engraved solar placards.

What material do you use for solar placards?
Two-ply engravable laminate. A colored cap layer over a contrasting core, engraved so the required text and signal-word appears in the core color. Signal Red is the primary color for NEC 690.12(D) rapid shutdown building placards. We also produce aluminum placards for utility service equipment and stainless steel for coastal or marine installs. Material choice matches your local inspector's requirements and the installation environment.
Do your rapid shutdown placards meet NEC 690.12(D)?
We produce both NEC 690.12(D) label types: the building placard at the service equipment identifying the presence of the PV system and rapid shutdown, and the switch label at the initiation device. AHJs and solar installers in our referral network — including OHM Solar Solutions — accept engraved placards as meeting the durability and content requirements of NEC 690.12(D). Compliance certification for the finished installation remains the installer's responsibility. We manufacture the placard to your spec.
Can I use printed adhesive labels for rapid shutdown instead?
Yes, printed adhesive labels can meet applicable code requirements when the substrate is matched to the installation environment. Engraved two-ply laminate is one durable option — the identification is cut into the substrate rather than printed on top of an adhesive backing — which provides a specific durability profile for outdoor service equipment exposed to UV, temperature swings, and weather. AHJs across our referral network accept engraved placards as meeting NEC 690.12(D) durability requirements. Both options have appropriate use cases; we manufacture the engraved option.
What text is required on the rapid shutdown placard?
NEC 690.12(D) text and format requirements vary by adopted NEC edition and jurisdiction. The 2020 and 2023 editions specify the placard text, layout, and color requirements. Some AHJs require additional information beyond code minimum — array boundaries, roof schematics, or facility-specific hazard identification. Send us your local inspector's specification or the exact format your installer standard calls for; we engrave to that spec. We don't determine what text your local inspector requires.
Do you handle multi-install or multi-site installer programs?
That's a specialty. Standardized templates, per-install variable data (system size, initiation device location, inspector format variations), consolidated billing, and consistent turnaround across every install. Currently supporting regional solar installer programs throughout Northern California through the OHM Solar Solutions referral network and the broader PV installer community.
Can you match my local inspector's specific placard format?
Yes. Send us your local inspector's specification, an example placard, or the format your installer standard calls for. We match dimensions, color combination, signal-word placement, mounting method, and any jurisdiction-specific text requirements. Once your standard is on file, reorders match exactly — across every install.
Do you make solar disconnect signs and combiner labels too?
Yes. Beyond the NEC 690.12(D) rapid shutdown placard and switch label, we produce PV system disconnect identification (NEC 690.13), equipment disconnect labels (NEC 690.15), DC conduit and raceway marking (NEC 690.31), and custom PV warning and hazard labels. Bundle them on one order — same 24–48 hour turnaround.
What's the minimum order?
One. Order a single placard if that's what an install needs. Quantity discounts kick in on larger runs. Multi-install installer programs are a specialty.
What's the lead time?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from proof approval. Same-day rush is available for time-critical installs — imminent inspection, permit deadline, or emergency relabeling. Faster on request when it's a real emergency — call and ask.
How do I order?
Send us your system configuration, initiation device location, local inspector format requirements, and any facility-standard formatting. We come back with pricing, material recommendations, and a proof for your approval before anything ships. Reorders match the approved layout already on file. All calls answered live, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT.

Get your engraved solar placard quote in one call.

Send us your system configuration, initiation device location, and local inspector format requirements — or a sample placard for a matching reorder. We'll come back with pricing, material recommendations, and a proof for your approval. Reorders match the approved layout already on file.

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