Plug-in solar in District of Columbia
Which codes apply? In District of Columbia, plug-in solar falls under the 2014 NEC and the 2015 IRC.
Codes that reach plug-in solar
The edition District of Columbia enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe District of Columbia NEC record2014 NECVerified
in force since May 29, 2020
Where it reaches the product. Article 690 and 705 as written, which is why states write a statute to let the device plug in.
2017 District of Columbia Electrical Code · 12-C DCMR (2017-12-C90 et seq.)
The next NEC edition is in development.
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IRCInternational Residential CodeThe District of Columbia IRC record2015 IRCVerified
in force since May 29, 2020
Where it reaches the product. Chapter 39, receptacles and branch circuits.
2017 District of Columbia Residential Code · 12-B DCMR (2017-12-B101 et seq.)
The 2024 IRC is in development.
District of Columbia laws that name plug-in solar
On the site: one law or rule, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| B26-0602 plug-in solar | Bill | Lead onlyPending | – | Council bill on plug-in solar; tracker says in progress. Source (opens in a new tab) |
Every District of Columbia law on plug-in solar, with filters
For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use