Which New York laws name plug-in solar?

No New York law or rule on the site names plug-in solar.

What applies to my job?

Pick the state and the product you build, install, or inspect. The card below answers from each state’s own record.

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Plug-in solar in New York

Which codes apply? In New York, plug-in solar falls under the 2023 NEC and the 2024 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 New York enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

NECNational Electrical Code

2023 NECPartial

in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

NFPA 70 as referenced by the 2025 Building Code of New York State (no separate state electrical code) · 19 NYCRR Part 1221 (incorporates the BCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

The New York NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2024 IRCVerified

in force since Dec 31, 2025 · Statewide, with exceptions

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

2025 Residential Code of New York State · 19 NYCRR Part 1220 (incorporates the RCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18

The New York IRC record

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Nothing is on file ahead for these codes in New York. The changes page lists every move the site tracks.

State or local

NECNew York applies the NEC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
NECNew York City enforces its own 2025 NYC Electrical Code (NYC Administrative Code Title 28, Article 1101), based on the 2020 NEC with NYC amendments, in full effect Dec 21, 2025.
IRCNew York applies the IRC statewide, with exceptions the record lists.
IRCNew York City enforces its own construction codes (2022 NYC Building Code) rather than the RCNYS; no separate NYC residential code instrument was identified.

Cities and counties can amend a statewide code, so confirm the edition in force with the local official.

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New York laws that name plug-in solar

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

Law or rule	Kind	Stage	Date	What it does
NY S.8512-C / A.9111-C SUNNY Actnysenate.gov	Bill	VerifiedPending	May 31, 2026	Would allow plug-in solar without utility approval; installers file an online form with the utility. 1,200 W; nationally recognized lab safety listing; takes effect immediately if signed. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every New York law on plug-in solar, with filters

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