Codes of Record

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.

Interconnection devices in Virginia

Which codes apply? In Virginia, interconnection devices fall under the 2020 NEC and the 2021 IRC.

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 Virginia enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2020 NECVerified

    in force since Jan 18, 2024

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

    2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (references NFPA 70) · 13VAC5-63-10 (USBC 101.2, Note 1); 13VAC5-52-9999

    The 2023 NEC is in development.

    The Virginia NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2021 IRCVerified

    in force since Jan 18, 2024

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

    2021 Virginia Construction Code (USBC Part I, IRC portion) · 13VAC5-63-10 (USBC 101.2, Note 2)

    The 2024 IRC is in development.

    The Virginia IRC record

Virginia laws that name interconnection devices

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

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

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