Codes of Record

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Interconnection devices in Colorado

Which codes apply? In Colorado, interconnection devices fall under the 2026 NEC (statewide minimum) and the 2024 IRC (state buildings only).

Backup switches, gateways, meter adapters, and the device that islands a home. State record read Oct 19, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach interconnection devices

The edition Colorado enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2026 NECVerified

    in force since Jul 15, 2026 · Statewide minimum

    Where it reaches the product. Article 705 for the point of connection, 230 for the service, and 702 for optional standby systems.

    State Electrical Board Rules, Rule 1.5 (2026 National Electrical Code) · 3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.5; C.R.S. 12-115-107(2)(a)

    The Colorado NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2024 IRCPartial

    State buildings only

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 37 and the electrical provisions that mirror the NEC.

    Office of the State Architect, Building Code Compliance Policy Exhibit A (Rev. 10/2026)

    The Colorado IRC record

Colorado laws that name interconnection devices

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

No Colorado law or rule on the site names interconnection devices. The product page shows the states that have one.

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