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.

Plug-in solar in Virginia

Which codes apply? In Virginia, plug-in solar falls under the 2020 NEC and the 2021 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 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 690 and 705 as written, which is why states write a statute to let the device plug in.

    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 39, receptacles and branch circuits.

    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 plug-in solar

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
Virginia SB 250 (2026) small portable solar generation deviceslis.virginia.govStatutePartialIn force–Allows small portable solar devices without interconnection, net metering, utility approval or fees; utility must be notified before installation; localities and landlords limited from banning them. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Virginia law on plug-in solar, with filters

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