Codes of Record

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Plug-in solar in Michigan

Which codes apply? In Michigan, plug-in solar falls under the 2023 NEC and the 2015 IRC.

A small array with its own inverter that plugs into an ordinary outlet. State record read Oct 19, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach plug-in solar

The edition Michigan 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 Mar 12, 2024

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

    Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 · Mich. Admin. Code R 408.30801 et seq. (Construction Code, Part 8)

    The 2026 NEC is in development.

    The Michigan NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2015 IRCVerified

    in force since Feb 8, 2016

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

    2015 Michigan Residential Code · Mich. Admin. Code, Construction Code Part 5 (Residential Code)

    The 2021 IRC is adopted, not yet in force.

    The Michigan IRC record

Michigan laws that name plug-in solar

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
HB 5764 small portable solar generation deviceslegislature.mi.govBillVerifiedPendingMar 19, 2026Would add section 115 to 2008 PA 295 setting regulations for small portable solar generation devices. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Michigan law on plug-in solar, with filters

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