Codes of Record

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Plug-in solar in Delaware

Which codes apply? In Delaware, plug-in solar falls under the 2023 NEC and local adoption of the IRC.

A small array with its own inverter that plugs into an ordinary outlet. State record read Oct 20, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach plug-in solar

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

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2023 NECVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2026

    Where it reaches the product. Article 690 and 705 as written, which is why states write a statute to let the device plug in.

    Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (Regulation 701), 2026 edition · 1 DE Admin. Code 701 section 3.1.42; 29 DE Reg. 509 (12/01/25)

    The Delaware NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    Local adoptionPartial

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 39, receptacles and branch circuits.

    16 Del.C. 7601

    The Delaware IRC record

Delaware laws that name plug-in solar

On the site: one law or rule, newest first.

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
SB 270 plug-in solarbrightsaver.orgBillLead onlyPending–Plug-in solar bill; tracker says deferred to 2027 session. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Delaware law on plug-in solar, with filters

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