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1 | This compendium of EV Readiness Building Codes was created by the EV Charging for All Coalition as part of the EV Codes Toolkit, with support from Plug In America and General Motors. | ||||||||||||||||
2 | State | Authority | Statewide EV Code Provisions | State Current EV Rules URL | EV Ready Definition (DRAFT 2024 IECC language or different?) | Cities with EV codes (Local adoptions of energy codes - in select states only) | Sample City EV code URL (Home Rule & Reach Code states only) | Commercial Building Energy Code | Residential Building Energy Code | Code Adoption Agency | Stakeholder Engagement Resources | Cycle (synopsis of how periodically the codes are reviewed, and what cycle they're in as of 2023) | Resource Folder w/ additional state specific notes | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact | Regional/Local EV Advocates | |
3 | Florida | Dillon's Rule | Yes, in Appendix only. Not part of state min code. | 2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (Appendix on MFH EV charging) | Same as IECC | Cities within Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County Ordinance No. 19-17 | 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 with amendments | 2021 IECC with amendments | Building Codes & Standards office | Register here for email list and calendar | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2024 IECC (likely beginning Oct 2023) Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years with the publication of the IECC | Florida Toolkit | Mo Madani Program Manager, Building Codes and Standards Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 United States (850) 717-1825 mo.madani@dbpr.state.fl.us | N/A | Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org seeallliance.org Dory Larsen Southern Alliance for Clean Energy dory@cleanenergy.org https://cleanenergy.org/ https://www.electrifythesouth.org/ https://www.myeva.org/chapter-list Celia Kosinski Electrification Coalition ckosinski@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
4 | California | Reach code | Yes | CALGreen 2024 Supplement and 2024 Interim code cycle updates for Residential and Non-residential Outdated 2023 code summary | A vehicle space which is provided with a 240V 20A branch circuit; any necessary raceways, to accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or a charger. | Many - see CA EV Code Resources for a full list. | https://law.cityofsanmateo.org/us/ca/cities/san-mateo/ordinances/2022/13#12 | CALGreen non-residential | CALGreen residential | CA Dept. of Housing & Community Development (residential) and CA Building Standards Commission (non-residential) | Sign up here to receive emails from the CA Dept. of General Services. Sign up here to receive updates on EVCAC CALGreen advocacy efforts from Acterra. | CALGreen is updated on a three-year cycle, with intervening 18-month minor code updates. The most recent update is the July 2024 intervening cycle. Code adoption is typically made one year prior to its publication date. The best time to get involved in the stakeholder process is immediately following the end of an intervening code cycle. | California EV Codes Resources | BSC (non-residential code development and final approval of both residential and non-residential) Christopher Olvera Supervisor, Outreach & Education Unit Building Standards Office California Energy Commission 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Chris.Olvera@energy.ca.gov (916) 776-7973 | Housing and Community Development Codes and Standards Division (Residential code development) (800) 952-835 title24@hcd.ca.gov | https://www.acterra.org/ev-charging-all | |
5 | Colorado | Home rule | Yes | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KjPW1ND4TT0PpzOBi9iEfRyBBNVlKZOo/view?usp=drive_link | "A designated vehicle parking space that has the electric panel capacity, raceway wiring, receptacle, and circuit overprotection devices installed to support future implementation of electrical vehicle charging." Colorado's definitions for EV space types can be found in the model electric ready and solar ready code: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1djvz5to3UVDPC_g7Z0nwIgBtQwBinmuz | Denver Colorado has many other jurisdictions with EV codes as well - see this link for a list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10D-4QyLwVe6j07hedwG5Y0EeB-aDMecRFo0B9HzvUv4/edit#gid=0. | 2022 Denver Building Code | None statewide (Home Rule), however supports local communitie to comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 | 2012 IECC -- Cities and counties with building codes must adopt at least the 2021 IECC when they update other building codes between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2026. This adoption must include the electric and solar ready provisions in the model electric ready and solar ready code. | CO Energy Code Board (created by CO Dept of Energy and CO Dept of Local Affairs) | Energy Code Board Contact List Sign-up Newsletters for code updates: - IECC Colorado Chapter newsletter and networking Building Code Hotline | The Energy Code Board will develop and adopt a model low energy and carbon code with the intent of minimizing overall carbon dioxide emissions associated with new and renovated homes and commercial buildings, based on either the 2021 IECC or the 2024 IECC, plus any appendices and the model electric ready and solar ready code. This code must be adopted by the Board on or before June 1, 2025. Cities and counties with building codes must adopt the model low energy and carbon code when they update other building codes after July 1, 2026. | Colorado EV Codes Resources | Adam Berry (he/him) Senior Program Manager, Building Codes Phone: 720-665-1357 1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202 adam.berry@state.co.us | energyoffice.colorado.gov Colorado Energy Office (303) 866-2100 | Maulid (Mo) Miskell Program Manager, Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs Housing Technology and Standards Section 1313 Sherman Street #320 Denver, CO 80203 United States (303) 864-7833 maulid.miskell@state.co.us | Jim Meyers Director Buildings Efficiency Program Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) 303-974-7243 jmeyers@swenergy.org Denver EV Council: https://devc.info/ Max Turner Electrification Coalition mturner@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
6 | Connecticut | Dillon's Rule | Yes | New Construction - Commercial and Multifamily Residential Charging Requirement Mandatory Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Building Standards | No EV Ready (or EV Capable) definition formally given. "Level 2" only specifies 208/240v, no amperage requirement. | Hartford | 7.0 - PARKING | Zoning Regulations | Hartford, CT | Municode Library | 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 | 2021 IECC with Amendments | State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee (part of the Code Department in the Department of Administrative Services) | 2023 Meeting Dates for Codes and Standards Committee AND Code Amendment Subcommittee for Building/Fire Code Adoption Code Change Proposal Form! Email DAS.CodesStandards@ct.gov | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: Likely 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: No set timeline, "code amendments as deemed necessary or desirable by both the State Building Inspector and the Code and Standards Committee" (NEEP) | Connecticut EV Codes Resources | Michael Rossi Senior Associate, Building Energy Codes 781-860-9177 x133 Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) | Dragana Thibault Senior Associate, Codes and Standards Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) 781-860-9177 x103 | New England EAA NEEP: Cornelia Wu Senior Manager, Codes and Standards 781-860-9177 x135 Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) | |
7 | Delaware | Reach code | Yes | SB 103 requires all new residential construction to have EV capable requirements. SB 187 requires all cities with 30,000+ people to have a plan for building and using EV chargers. | No EV Ready definition listed, only EV Capable | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 | 2018 IECC | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) | Calendar of Events + Governor's Energy Advisory Council + Public Meeting Calendar | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Delaware EV Codes Resources | Maya Krasker Planner III DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy 302-735-3355 ⁞ maya.krasker@delaware.gov ⁞ she/her | Jessica Quinn Delaware Energy Office Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) 100 W. Water Street Dover, DE 19904 United States (302) 735-3480 Jessica.Quinn@delaware.gov | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) United States 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
8 | District of Columbia | Non-state | Yes | Electric Vehicle Readiness Amendment Act of 2020 and 6-1451.03a. EV make-ready parking spaces in new multi-unit residential and commercial buildings | N/A | N/A | ASHRAE 90.1-2013 + portions of Ch. 7 ASHRAE 189.1-2014 | IECC 2015 | Construction Codes Coordinating Board | Anyone can petition to amend, change, or add to construction codes. More info here. | DC EV Codes Resources | EVA of Greater Washington DC | |||||
9 | Hawaii | Home rule | Yes | Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Lot Requirement state law, enforceable for jurisdictions | N/A, EVSE only (see exact bill text) | Honolulu (City and County) | City Outlines EV-Charging Building Requirements - Issuu, 2020 | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 | 2021 IECC with amendments | Hawaii Building Code Council | STATE OF HAWAII CODE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL | Currently Enforcing: state adopted 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: likely 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years (Hawaii Building Code Council, charged with adopting the ICC suite of codes, follows the ICC code cycle) | Hawaii Toolkit | Howard C. Wiig Institutional Energy Analyst, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Energy, Resources and Technology Division P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu, HI 96804 (808) 587-3811 howard.c.wiig@hawaii.gov | Carilyn Shon Conservation Branch Manager, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Energy Efficiency Branch 235 South Beretania Street, 5th Floor Honolulu, HI 96804-2359 (808) 587-3810 cshon@dbedt.hawaii.gov | Hawaii EVA | |
10 | Illinois | Reach code | Yes | NEW LAW, effective Jan 1, 2024: Senate Bill 40, the Electric Vehicle Charging Act, requires 100% EV Capable in all housing with exceptions for affordable housing. Also includes right-to-charge provisions for renters and condo owners -- see EDF fact sheet. | Same as IECC | Chicago, Village of Schaumburg | Village of Schaumburg // Chicago | 2018 IECC with Amendments | 2018 IECC with Amendments | Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Illinois Energy Conservation Advisory Council suggests changes to the state energy conservation code | ILECC Advisory Council Meetings | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Illinois EV Code Resources | Lisa Hennigh Administrator of Professional Services Capital Development Board 3rd Floor Wm. G. Stratton Building Springfield, IL 62706 United States (217) 524-6408 Lisa.Hennigh@illinois.gov | Chad Kruse Manager, Illinois Office of Energy Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 100 W. Randolph St. #11-300 Chicago, IL 60601 United States (312) 814-5956 chad.kruse@illinois.gov | EAA Fox Valley Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org William Drier Electrification Coalition wdrier@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
11 | Maryland | Reach code | Yes | Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station New Construction Requirement HB 830 (2023) requires new single-family, duplex, and townhouse units (but specifically excludes multi-family housing) to include EV charging. Maryland Code for new state buildings (includes 2% EV charging station minimum provision) - classified as a Stretch Code by NEEP Proposed right-to-charge law HB159 updates and strengthens the rights of co-op and other MFH residents to install charging. | Enrolled Bill for New Construction Charging Requirement: "“EV–READY PARKING SPACE” MEANS A DEDICATED PARKING SPACE THAT HAS A ELECTRICAL PANEL CAPACITY AND FULL CIRCUIT INSTALLATION OF A MINIMUM 30–AMPERE 40–AMPERE, 208/240–VOLT CIRCUIT PANEL CAPACITY, RACEWAY WIRING, A NEMA 14–50R RECEPTACLE, AND CIRCUIT OVERPROTECTION OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES." Slightly different - see bill text HB 830 defines “Electric vehicle charging station” as "a connected point in an electrical wiring installation at which current is taken to charge a battery or any other energy storage device in an electric vehicle." HB 830 defines “EV–READY PARKING SPACE” as: "A PARKING SPACE THAT HAS ELECTRICAL PANEL CAPACITY AND FULL CIRCUIT INSTALLATION OF A MINIMUM 40–AMPERE, 208/240–VOLT CIRCUIT, RACEWAY WIRING, A NEMA 14–50R RECEPTACLE, AND CIRCUIT OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES" | N/A | N/A | 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019. | 2021 IECC | Department of Labor- Division of Occupational Professional Licensing | https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/build/buildadmin.shtml Contact: Division of Labor and Industry Building Codes Administration 10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-767-2227 e-mail: dldlibuildingcodes-labor@maryland.gov | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC (local jurisdictions have until May 2024 to implement and enforce) Next Code Adoption: Likely 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years with new IECC update | Maryland EV Code Resources | Jun Zhao
Manager of Industrialized Buildings and Manufactured Homes Program, Building Codes Administration Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry 10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (410) 767-2227 jun.zhao@maryland.gov | Valerie Holmes Program Manager Maryland Energy Administration 1800 Washington Blvd. Suite 755 Baltimore, MD 21230 United States (410) 974-2250 valerie.holmes1@maryland.gov | Western Maryland EAA EVA of Greater Washington DC Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
12 | Massachusetts | Reach code | Yes | Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Building Standards | Different from IECC - according to Stretch Code: "A designated parking space which is provided with one dedicated 50-ampere branch circuit for EVSE servicing Electric Vehicles." Boston's reach code has yet another definition: "EV-Ready shall mean providing raceway to every parking space, adequate space in the electrical panel and space for additional transformer capacity to accommodate the future installation of the transformer, if necessary, and the associated Level 2 EVSE." | Boston, Cape Cod | Boston EV Readiness Policy for New Developments Cape Code Municipal EV Bylaw | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 | 2018 IECC | Department of Public Safety - Board of Building Regulations and Standards | Code Change Proposal Form Upcoming events for Board of Building Regulations and Standards | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC (likely adopted in 2024) Codes Review Timeline: "Required by 2008 Green Communities Act to adopt each new IECC model code edition within 1 year of publication." (NEEP) | Massachusetts EV Resources | Ian Finlayson Deputy Director, Energy Efficiency Division Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1020 Boston, MA 02114 United States (617) 626-4910 Ian.Finlayson@state.ma.us | N/A | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org EVA Massachusetts chapter, "Drive Electric Cars New England" Mark Scribner markscribner@yahoo.com | |
13 | Nevada | Dillon's Rule | Yes | Appendix CD - Electric Vehicle Ready Provisions Appendix RD - Electric Vehicle Ready Provisions (optional local adoption) | Same as IECC | N/A | N/A | 2021 IECC with optional EV Ready Appendices | 2021 IECC with optional EV Ready Appendices | Nevada State (Governor's) Office of Energy | NV Building Codes Rulemaking Taskforce | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: likely 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: "The state energy code must be updated to the most recent version every three years." (DOE) | Nevada EV Code Resources | Jeanne Stoneman Energy Program Manager | Governor’s Office of Energy 600 E William Street, Ste. 200 Carson City, NV 89701 C 775.431-4076 | jstoneman@energy.nv.gov | energy.nv.gov | N/A | https://www.swenergy.org/nevada/ https://energy.nv.gov/Programs/Building_Energy_Codes/NECC/ Jim Meyers Director Buildings Efficiency Program Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) 303-974-7243 jmeyers@swenergy.org | |
14 | New Jersey | Dillon's Rule | Yes | Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Make-Ready Requirements for New Developments Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Make-Ready Requirements for Multi-Unit Dwellings (MUDs) | Day Pitney analysis of "Make-Ready" Code references "Make-ready" and not EV Capable | N/A | N/A | ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 (adopted in its entirety) | 2021 IECC (adopted in its entirety) | Department of Community Affairs - Division of Codes and Standards | Contact the Uniform Construction Code Advisory Board: codeassist@dca.nj.gov. Uniform Construction Code Advisory Board | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC (residential) and ASHRAE.90.1-2019 (commercial) Next Code Adoption: likely 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | New Jersey Toolkit | Robert S. Austin Code Specialist, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Codes and Standards 101 S. Broad St. P.O. Box 802 Trenton, NJ 08625-0802 United States (609) 984-7609 raustin@dca.state.nj.us | Edward Smith Director, Department of Community Affairs Division of Codes and Standards NJ United States (609) 292-7899 codeassist@dca.state.nj.us | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
15 | Oregon | Dillon's Rule | Yes | Notice of Permanent Rule Filed June 30, 2022 HB 2180 (2021) EV Parking Infrastructure Implementation | 2021 Residential Reach Code is different from IECC; uses "EV ready construction" to connote EV Capable | Portland | https://www.portland.gov/council/documents/ordinance/passed/191164 HB 2180 included a provision allowing local jurisdictions to exceed the percentage of vehicle parking spaces with electrical service capacity for charging electric vehicles through a process involving land use, such as amendments to a zoning code. | ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 (90.1-2019) | State Specific (2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)) | Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) | State Building Code Appeal Application Oregon Code Change Email Newsletter | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022, adopting in 2024 Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Oregon EV Code Resources | Mark R. Heizer, PE Energy and Mechanical Engineer Building Codes Division 1535 Edgewater Drive, NW Salem, OR (971) 600-6821 | Alana Cox Administrator Building Codes Division 1535 Edgewater Drive, NW Salem, OR alana.cox@dcbs.oregon.gov | NW Energy Coalition Mark Rehley Senior Manager of Emerging Technology and Product Management Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) (503) 688-5499 mrehley@neea.org | |
16 | Rhode Island | Dillon's Rule | Yes | Rhode Island’s Stretch Codes (not mandatory statewide) | RI Stretch Codes define "EV readiness" - no delineation of "EV Capable" or "EV Ready": • "A Raceway (conduit) to accommodate a 240V 40-amp circuit (level 2) which terminates at an electrical circuit panel at one end and in a garage or at an exterior parking location at the other end. • The installation of an approved electrical enclosure at the future charging station. • The labeling of a dedicated double pole 40-amp circuit breaker location in the main electrical distribution panel or subpanel." | Providence (just parking lots) | New law to improve RI’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure - East Providence - Reporter Today | 2018 IECC and 90.1-2016 with Amendments | 2018 IECC with Amendments | Building Code Standards Committee (BCSC) | BCSC Annual Meeting Notice | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC, amended Next Code Adoption: 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years, according to the DOE (every 6 years appears more likely) | Rhode Island EV Resources | Cambio, James Building Code Commissioner Email: james.cambio@dbr.ri.gov | steven.chybowski@energy.ri.gov donna.costantino@dbr.ri.gov | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) United States 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
17 | Vermont | Reach code | Yes | Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) 2020 VT Residential Energy Code Handbook - both incorporate the 2021 IECC | Allows for Level 1 and Level 2 charging in Multi-family housing | “Municipalities could create their own code if it went beyond the state base code…don’t imagine any would do so…A couple towns considered requiring Energy Star or other standards, but [unsure] that those went forward…Not aware of any VT municipalities that have adopted the stretch codes.” | N/A | 2021 IECC | 2021 IECC | Vermont Public Service Dept. | Building Energy Standards Update | Department of Public Service | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: possibly 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Vermont EV Code Resources | Kelly Launder Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division Vermont Department of Public Service kelly.launder@vermont.gov Office: 802-828-4039 Cell: 802-522-3651 barry.murphy@vermont.gov | Audrey Fargo Darling Executive Assistant to Commissioner June E. Tierney Vermont Department of Public Service 112 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05679 audrey.fargo@vermont.gov | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) United States 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
18 | Washington | Home rule | Yes | WAC 51-50-0429: EV Charging Provisions for newly constructed buildings RCW 19.27.540: Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements—Rules. (commercial) | According to statewide requirement: "429.2.1 EV charging stations and EV-Ready parking spaces. A minimum of 40-ampere dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit shall be installed for each EV Ready parking space and each EV Charging Station. The branch circuits shall terminate at a receptacle outlet or EV charger in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV Ready parking space or the EV Charging Station." No clear definition of "EV Ready" but does not appear to allow for a junction box. | Covington King County Issaquah Mountlake Terrace Pierce County Port Orchard Seattle SeaTac Tacoma | Covington Municipal Code Sec. 18.50.170 King County Ordinance 19316 (2021) Issaquah Ordinance No. 2941 (2021) Mountlake Terrace Municipal Code Sec. 19.126.040 Pierce County Ordinance No. 2021-46s (2021) Port Orchard Municipal Code Sec 20.124.050 Seattle Ordinance No. 125815 (2019) SeaTac Municipal Code Sec. 15.430.100 Tacoma - Ordinance No. 28640 and Building and Development Code Sec. 2.02.136 | WAC 51-11C (Commercial, based on 2021 IECC) | WAC 51-11R (Residential, based on 2021 IECC) Copy of Appendix A from the Commercial Provisions “Please note that "Residential" includes One- and Two-family dwellings, Townhouses and R-3 buildings three stories or less, and Group R-2 buildings three stories or less with dwelling units that are accessed directly from the exterior. "Commercial" includes all buildings not covered under ‘Residential’”. WA State 2021 IRC also includes EV provisions for "new dwelling units per Section R101.2 with attached private garages or attached private carports." | State Building Code Council (SBCC) and Energy Technical Advisory Committee (TAG) | Stakeholder Newsletters by topic Building Code TAG | SBCC Energy Code TAG | SBCC 2021 Code Adoption Cycle | SBCC | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC in state versions of energy codes Next Code Adoption: likely 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Washington EV Resources | Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) SBCC@des.wa.gov https://sbcc.wa.gov/about-sbcc/contact-us | Dustin Curb Codes Specialist, Department of Community Trade and Economic Development State Building Codes Council 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501 dustin.curb@des.wa.gov Luke Howard WSU Cooperative Extension Energy Program Building #4 WA (360) 956-2042 howardl@energy.wsu.edu | https://nwenergy.org/ Mark Rehley Senior Manager of Emerging Technology and Product Management Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (503) 688-5499 mrehley@neea.org | |
19 | Alabama | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | Helena | https://cityofhelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ordinance-911-2023_-EV_Infrastructure.pdf | ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013 | 2015 IECC with Amendments | Alabama Energy Residential Codes Board (administered by ADECA - Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs) | Public Meeting Notices (all Alabama agencies) | Currently Enforcing: ASHRAE 90.1-2013 commercial and 2015 IECC amended residential Next Code Adoption: "It is more probable to update [the code] to the 2018 or 2021." Codes Review Timeline: no set timeline, "codes are reviewed as needed". | Alabama toolkit | Karl D. Frost Energy Efficiency Unit Chief Energy Division (334) 242-5322 | Energy Division Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs P.O. Box 5690 Montgomery, AL 36104 United States (334) 242-5290 ev@adeca.alabama.gov | https://cleanenergy.org/by-state/ https://energyalabama.org/advocacy/ Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org | |
20 | Alaska | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None Statewide; see AHFC Building Energy Efficiency Standard 2018 (based on 2018 IECC with Alaska specific amendments) **State offers recommendations and technical assistance, but has no mandatory statewide code (home rule). | None Statewide; see AHFC Building Energy Efficiency Standard 2018 (based on 2018 IECC with Alaska specific amendments) **State offers recommendations and technical assistance, but has no mandatory statewide code (home rule). | Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (residential) | Alaska Housing Finance Corporation :: Board Meetings | Currently Enforcing: none (2018 IECC state BEES standard - Building Energy Efficiency Standard) Next Code Adoption: possibly 2021 IECC for BEES standard? Codes Review Timeline: 3 years? | Alaska Codes Resources | R. Scott Waterman State Energy Program Manager AK Housing Finance Corporation 4300 Boniface Parkway P.O. Box 101020 Anchorage, AK 99510-1020 United States (907) 330-1234 swaterma@ahfc.us | N/A | https://juneauev.org/ | |
21 | American Samoa | Non-state | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None Statewide (Uniform Building Code - no online link available) | None Statewide (Uniform Building Code - no online link available) | Legislature handles standards, Gov. Public Works Dept. handles Uniform Building Codes | Building Branch Division | AMERICAN SAMOA GOVERNMENT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Government Contact Form | Currently Enforcing: none Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: unknown | American Samoa Resources | Reupena Tagaloa Director, Territorial Energy Office American Samoa Government Pago Pago, AS 96799 United States (684) 699-1101 basstinc@gmail.com | Fala Leasilagi Deputy, Territorial Energy Office American Samoa Government (684) 699-2835 fleasiolagi@yahoo.com | N/A | |
22 | Arizona | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | Tucson Flagstaff Sedona | Tuscon Flagstaff Sedona Scottsdale (EVSE definition p.7 , EV codes start p.9) | None Statewide (home rule) | None Statewide (home rule) | State Energy Code Advisory Commission and State Legislature | Arizona Legislature Calendar Search Contact Your Legislator | Currently Enforcing: none statewide (home rule) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | Arizona EV Code Resources | Thomas Sahhar Manager, Energy & Transportation rces Arizona Department of Administration 100 North 15th Ave., Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85007 United States (602) 542-1500 thomas.sahhar@AZDOA.gov | N/A | https://www.swenergy.org/arizona/ https://scottsdaleeva.com/ https://www.route66eva.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixEAA/ http://tucsonelectricvehicle.org/ Jim Meyers Director Buildings Efficiency Program Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) 303-974-7243 jmeyers@swenergy.org | |
23 | Arkansas | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2009 IECC | 2009 IECC with Amendments | The Arkansas Energy Office | stakeholder newsletter email list and code amendment form | Currently Enforcing: 2009 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2018 IECC (in process) Codes Review Timeline: ~ every 6 years | Arkansas Codes Resources | Eric B. Faucette, Jr. | Engineer - Technical Program Coordinator Arkansas Energy and Environment | Office of Energy 5301 Northshore Drive | North Little Rock, AR 72118 t: 501.682.8065 c. 501.353.6775 | e: Eric.Faucette@adeq.state.ar.us | Jason Willey | Manager of Strategic Energy Initiatives Energy & Environment | Arkansas Energy Office 5301 Northshore Drive | North Little Rock, AR 72118 t: 501.682.0962 e: jason.willey@adeq.state.ar.us https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/energy/ | https://cleanenergy.org/by-state/ EV Club of the South Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org Celia Kosinski Electrification Coalition ckosinski@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
24 | CNMI | Non-state | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Tropical Model Energy Code (2003 IECC equivalent, also involves 2009 IBC) Note: Tropical Model Energy Code is not viewable online. | Tropical Model Energy Code (2003 IECC equivalent, also involves 2009 IBC) Note: Tropical Model Energy Code is not viewable online. | Department of Public Works and Legislature | Contact the Energy Division of the CNMI Public Works Dept: Tel. (670) 664-4480/4 | Currently Enforcing: 2009 IBC and 2003 IECC (indirectly through Tropical Model Energy Code) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | CNMI EV Codes Resources | Contact the Energy Division of the CNMI Public Works Dept: Tel. (670) 664-4480/4 | N/A | N/A | |
25 | Georgia | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | Atlanta | APPENDIX B - ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS | Code of Ordinances | Atlanta, GA | Municode Library | 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments | 2015 IECC with Amendments | Department of Community Affairs (DCA) | Local Code Amendment Form + State Code Amendment Form | Currently Enforcing: 2015 IECC and 2023 NEC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC, likely Codes Review Timeline: codes reviewed every 3 years but historically the state implements every other edition (new codes every 6 years) | Georgia EV Codes Resources | Jim Reynolds Georgia Dept of Community Affairs Building Codes Program 404-416-8026 Dept-Wide Number(?): 678-446-0900 | Ted Miltiades Director, Georgia Department of Community Affairs Construction Codes & Industrialized Buildings 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 United States (404) 679 3106 ted.miltiades@dca.ga.gov | https://cleanenergy.org/by-state/ EV Club of the South Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org Celia Kosinski Electrification Coalition ckosinski@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
26 | Guam | Non-state | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2017 Guam Tropical Energy Code (GTEC) with reference to the 2009 IBC and 2009 IECC (BCAP Codes Project) | 2009 IRC | Guam Legislature | Contact the Guam Energy Office: Rebecca J. Respicio, Director 548 North Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913 Telephone (671) 646-4361 Fax (671) 649-1215 Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Currently Enforcing: 2009 IRC (residential), and 2009 IECC and 2009 IBC (commercial) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | Guam EV Codes Resources | Pete Trinidad Chief Building Inspector, Building Permits & Inspection Office Department of Public Works 542 North Marine Drive Tamuning, GU 96911 United States (671)646-3187 petetrinidad@dpw.guam.gov | Lucy Kono Administrative Officer Guam Energy Office GU United States (671) 646-4361 lucybk@teleguam.net Lorilee T Crisostomo Director Guam Energy Office United States (671) 646-4361 geo.director@epa.guam.gov | N/A | |
27 | Idaho | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | Boise | Title 9: Building Codes and Regulations / Chapter 5 ELECTRICAL CODE (DRAFT 9/29/20) | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and Commercial Code Amendments | 2018 IECC with Amendments and Residential Code Amendments | Idaho Building Code Board and Legislature | Contact the Idaho Energy Codes Collaborative: Association of Idaho Cities 3100 S. Vista Ave Suite 201 Boise, ID 83705 David Freelove, Energy Code Circuit Rider T: 1-208-803-6794 E: energy@idahocities.org | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Idaho EV Code Resources | Division of Building Safety Coordinators, including contact Ron Whitney, prefer phone contacting: (208) 332-7150. His email is ron.whitney@dbs.idaho.gov Note - was unsuccessful in contacting him. | Arlan Smith Program Manager Division of Building Safety Meridian, ID 83720 United States (208) 332-7123 arlan.smith@dbs.idaho.gov | https://nwenergy.org/ Mark Rehley Senior Manager of Emerging Technology and Product Management Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) (503) 688-5499 mrehley@neea.org | |
28 | Indiana | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ASHRAE 90.1-2007 ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2007 Edition, I-P Edition (according to "675 IAC 19 - Indiana Energy Conservation Codes" dropdown) | 2018 IECC with amendments | Fire Prevention and Safety Commission | Upcoming Meetings for Indiana DHS, including Fire Prevention and Building Safety. Code proposal form! | Currently Enforcing: amended 2018 IECC residential, ASHRAE 90.1-2007 commercial Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | Indiana EV Code Resources | Douglas Boyle Director of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, Division of Fire and Building Safety Indiana Department of Homeland Security 302 W. Washington Street, Rm. E241 Indianapolis, IN 46204 doboyle@dhs.in.gov | James L. Greeson State Fire Marshal, Division of Fire and Building Safety Indiana Department of Homeland Security 302 W. Washington Street, Rm. E241 Indianapolis, IN 46204 United States (317) 232-2226 jgreeson@dhs.in.gov | Hoosier Electric Vehicle Assn. - hoosiereva.org Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
29 | Iowa | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2012 IECC | 2012 IECC with Amendments | The Building Code Commissioner (within the Building Code Bureau), and the Building Code Advisory Council | Upcoming meetings for Building Code Advisory Counci | Currently Enforcing: 2012 IECC (with amendments residential, no amendments commercial) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set timeline for adoption, but codes are reviewed every 3 years | Iowa EV Code Resources | David Ruffcorn, AIA Construction and Design Engineer, Iowa Department of Public Safety State Building Code Bureau Des Moines, IA 50319 United States (515) 725-6145 ruffcorn@dps.state.ia.us | N/A | EAA Iowa | |
30 | Kansas | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2006 IECC ("Voluntary and Unenforceable", MEEA) | None Statewide | State Legislature | Kansas Legislature | Currently Enforcing: none (jurisidictional) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set timeline | Kansas EV Resources | Liz Brosius Educational Projects Coordinator, Kansas Corporation Commission Energy Division 1500 SW Arrowhead Road Topeka, KS 66604-4027 United States (785) 271-3264 l.brosius@kcc.ks.gov | N/A | Mid America EAA — Contact Al Pugsley at apphs58@yahoo.com. Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
31 | Kentucky | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 Kentucky Building Code, 1st Edition (based on 2012 IECC, with amendments, effective 9/1/2019) | 2018 Kentucky Residential Code, 2nd Edition (based on 2009 IECC, with amendments, effective 9/1/2019) | Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction, Division of Building Codes Enforcement and the Legislative Research Commission | Kentucky Department of Housing and Building Codes Staff Contact | Currently Enforcing: 2012 IECC commercial; 2009 IECC residential Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set adoption schedule, but codes are reviewed every 3 years with new IECC publications | Kentucky EV Resources | Rick Rand Commissioner Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction 101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100 Frankfort, KY 40601-5405 United States rickw.rand@ky.gov | N/A | EVolveKY Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
32 | Louisiana | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007; (amended 2021 IECC to take effect July 1, 2023) | 2009 IRC; (amended 2021 IECC to take effect July 1, 2023) | Office of the State Fire Marshal (some assistance from state legislature and State Energy Office) | State Fire Marshal's calendar of events | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2024 IECC being considered by legislature Codes Review Timeline: no set timeline, at the will of the legislature. 2021 IECC update was the first since 2009 IECC. | Louisiana EV Resources | Edward O'Brien, State Energy Office, Edward.OBrien@la.gov | Jason Lanclos Director State Energy Office Baton Rouge, LA United States (225) 342-1275 jason.lanclos@la.gov | Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) United States 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org | |
33 | Maine | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | South Portland | EV charging ordinance basics City of South Portland | 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 2021 IECC is the current opt-in stretch code. | 2015 IECC with amendments 2021 IECC is the current opt-in stretch code. | Office of State Fire Marshal-The Technical Building Codes and Standards Board (according to NEEP) Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and State Legislature (according to DOE) | Calendar | Office of State Fire Marshal Minutes | Office of State Fire Marshal | Currently Enforcing: 2015 IECC Next Code Adoption: "Actively discussing adoption of 2021 IECC and an updated stretch code." (NEEP) Codes Review Timeline: "Legislation ensures Maine is always on one of two most recent IECC model codes" (NEEP) | Maine Toolkit | Shannon Quintal at 207-626-3876 | Paul A. Demers Phone: (207) 441-0996 Fax: (207) 287-6251 Email: Paul.a.demers@maine.gov Standard Mail: Office of the State Fire Marshal 52 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 | New England EAA — Contact Jesse Rudavsky at 300mileprius@gmail.com. Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
34 | Michigan | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | Ann Arbor code defines EV Ready as junction box ONLY (with wires) - no receptacle language | Multiple Cities in Michigan Adopted EV Ordinances (view interactive map) Ann Arbor ("one of the strongest ordinances", according to the state) | Interactive Map of all/most city EV ordinances Ann Arbor Unified Development Code | 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1.2013 | 2015 IECC with Amendments | The Bureau of Construction Codes (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)) | Construction Code Commission Meetings (including Appeal Review Panel) | Currently Enforcing: 2015 IECC Next Code Adoption: unknown, possibly 2021 IECC Codes Review Timeline: "Every three years for commercial and at least every six years for residential buildings, concurrent with updates to the model energy code.” (MEEA) | Michigan EV Code Resources | Tony A. Williamson, BSW Administrative Code and Rules Analyst Bureau of Construction Codes Dept. Licensing & Regulatory Affairs 611 W. Ottawa Lansing, Michigan 48993 LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov | Keith Lambert Director, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Construction Codes 1st Foor Ottawa Buillding, 611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 241-9302 lambertk@michigan.gov Liesl Eichler Deputy Director, Michigan Energy Office Michigan Economic Development Corporation 300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913 (517) 373-2731 EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
35 | Minnesota | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | Minneapolis | https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/file/2022-00286 | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 with amendments | 2012 IECC with Amendments | The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and Construction Codes and Licensing Division | Code change proposals are to be submitted on this form: code_change_form_TAG.docx (live.com) and emailed to Amanda.Spuckler@State.MN.US | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC commercial and 2012 IECC residential, both amended. "With the amendments, the Residential Energy Code has surpassed the IECC in efficiency until the 2021 IECC was issued." Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC, possibly 2024 IECC instead (because Technical Advisory Group begins meeting close to 2024 IECC publishing) Codes Review Timeline: every 6 years | Minnesota EV Code Resources | Greg Metz State Program Administrator Manager | Construction Plan Review Phone: 651-284-5884 (direct) | Scott McLellan Building Plan Review Supervisor Department of Labor and Industry Building Codes and Standards 443 Lafayette Road N. St. Paul, MN 55155-4341 United States (651) 284-5874 scott.mclellan@state.mn.us Roslyn Robertson Commissioner Department of Labor and Industry 443 Lafayette Road N. St. Paul, MN 55155 United States (651) 284-5010 dli.communications@state.mn.us | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org Drive Electric Minnesota | |
36 | Mississippi | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None Statewide | None Statewide | Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) | Email the Energy and Natural Resources Division | Currently Enforcing: none (local enforcement) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | Mississippi EV Resources | Glenn McCullough Jr. Executive Director MS Development Authority P.O. Box 849 Jackson, MS 39205-0849 United States (601) 359-3449 gmccullough@mississippi.org | Sumesh Arora, Ph.D Division Director, MS Development Authority Energy & Natural Resources Division P.O. Box 849 Jackson, MS 39205-0849 United States (601) 359-3449 sarora@mississippi.org | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy SACE Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) United States 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org | |
37 | Missouri | Home rule | No | None, but state House Bill 184 is restrictive of future charging requirements | N/A | St. Louis | St. Louis | None Statewide | None Statewide | State Legislature (local enforcement) | Missouri House of Representatives | Currently Enforcing: none Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | Missouri EV Code Resources | Wesley Fitz Gibbons Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy 1101 Riverside Drive PO BOX 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States (573) 751-2254 wesley.fitzgibbons@dnr.mo.gov | N/A | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
38 | Montana | Dillon's Rule | No | Legislature this year specifically banned the building code from requiring EV charging and Solar installations [Bill HB 241] | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 - modified through Administrative Rules of Montana | 2021 IECC with Amendments - modified through Administrative Rules of Montana | Department by Legislature (adoption) and Building Codes Advisory Council (amendments) | Meetings for MT Dept. of Labor and Industry | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: likely 2024 IECC (""Will start reviewing new IECC codes in winter 2023 when published, but won't adopt immediately due to legislature analyzing rising construction costs") Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Montana EV Resources | Eric Copeland Bureau Chief Montana Department of Labor & Industry Employment Standards Division Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau 301 South Park Avenue P.O. Box 200517 Helena, MT 59620-0517 406-437-4240c ecopeland@mt.gov | Paul Tschida Department of Environmental Quality 1100 N Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59620 United States (406) 841-5232 ptschida@mt.gov Jack Kane Administrator, Business Standards Division Department of Labor and Industry (406) 841-2040, MT United States jkane@mt.gov | https://nwenergy.org/ Mark Rehley Senior Manager of Emerging Technology and Product Management Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) United States (503) 688-5499 mrehley@neea.org | |
39 | Nebraska | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC | 2018 IECC | State Legislature (for state building and energy code changes) The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy can provide technical expertise on codes. | Meeting your Senator (contact in session or specific members) | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: unknown, possibly 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule. The state has a contract with an engineering firm for cost-benefit analysis about updating the energy codes with each new IECC edition...so if the state deems there's minimal change between editions, the state will not proceed in adopting the newest code. | Nebraska EV Code Resources | Bryce Puck, C.E.M. Engineer – DESL and Energy Planning Section Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy P.O. Box 98922, Lincoln, NE 68509-8922 Office: 402-471-3683 http://dee.ne.gov | Lynn Chamberlin Building Program Specialist Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy 1111 O Street Suite 223 Lincoln, NE 68509-5085 United States (402) 471-3358 lynn.chamberlin@nebraska.gov Aaron Miller Director Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy 245 Fallbrook Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68521 United States (402) 471-3359 aaron.miller@nebraska.gov | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
40 | New Hampshire | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC | 2018 IECC | State Building Code Review Board reviews and provides recommendations to State Legislature for approval and final ratification by the Governor | Schedule of public meetings | "Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: likely 2021 IECC Codes Review Timeline: Up to the state legislature -- typically every three years, one code cycle behind the IECC. (Adopted the 2018 IECC in 2022.) | New Hampshire Toolkit | Azanna Wishart Energy Efficiency Specialist, Public Utilities Commission Sustainable Energy 21 South Fruit Street Suite 10 Concord, NH 03301-2429 United States (603) 271-2431 azanna.wishart@puc.nh.gov | |||
41 | New Mexico | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 with amendments | 2018 IECC with Amendments | Construction Industries Commission | Relevant Contact at Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department: Harold Trujillo, ECMD 505-476-3254 harold.trujillo@state.nm.us | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC with amendments Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years, corresponding with ICBO Uniform Codes publication | New Mexico EV Code Resources | General Construction Bureau Chief CBO Martin Romero (505) 476-4672 | Electrical Bureau Chief Michael Padilla (505) 670-5826 | https://www.swenergy.org/new-mexico/. Jim Meyers Director Buildings Efficiency Program Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) 303-974-7243 jmeyers@swenergy.org | |
42 | New York | Reach code | No | NYStretch Energy Code 2020 | NYC references 'outlets' but doesn't define as "EV Ready" | Poughkeepsie New York City | Poughkeepsie EV Charging Notice New York City Ordinance | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 | 2018 IECC with Amendments | Department of State - State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (part of the Department of State’s Division of Building Standards and Codes) | NYSERDA’s Building Energy Code: codes@nyserda.ny.gov. General State (Stakeholder) Newsletter | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC with amendments Next Code Adoption: 2024 IECC adoption (2021 IECC skipped) Codes Review Timeline: no set adoption timeline, but the "State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council meets at least four times a year to consider revisions to the code" (NEEP) | New York toolkit | Joseph Hill Assistant Director for Code Administration, Department of State Division of Building Standards and Codes One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12231 United States (518) 474-4073 jhill@dos.state.ny.us | John Addario Director, Division of Building Standards and Codes New York State Department Albany, NY 12231 United States (518) 474-4073 codes@dos.state.ny.us | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) United States 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org | |
43 | North Carolina | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | Charlotte | How Charlotte's new development rules will support sustainable transportation | 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 and amendments | 2015 IECC and amendments | North Carolina State Building Code Council and State Legislature | Upcoming Events for Building Code Council BCC Code Change Proposal Form (pdf) | OSFM | Currently Enforcing: 2015 IECC with amendments Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: unknown | North Carolina EV Resources | Rob Roegner Senior Deputy Commissioner of Engineering North Carolina Department of Insurance NC United States (919) 647-0098 rob.roegner@ncdoi.gov | Carl Martin Deputy Commissioner of Engineering North Carolina Department of Insurance NC 27699-1202 United States (919) 888-0284 carl.martin@ncdoi.gov Dan Dittman Chief Energy Code Consultant North Carolina Department of Insurance NC United States (919) 647-0012 dan.dittman@ncdoi.gov | Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org seeallliance.org https://cleanenergy.org/by-state/ Coastal Carolinas Wilmington — Contact membership@myeva.org Emma Heins Electrification Coalition eheins@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
44 | North Dakota | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2021 IECC with proposed amendments | 2021 IECC with proposed amendments | North Dakota Division of Community Services | Community Services Team | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC (and 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC) with amendments Next Code Adoption: Unknown, possibly 2024 IECC Codes Review Timeline: three-year code cycle corresponding to I-codes publication | North Dakota Toolkit | Bruce Hagen Program Manager – Weatherization Assistance Program, Building Codes/ADA, Third Party Inspection Program Manufactured Home Installation Program/SAA North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services 1401 College Drive N. Devils Lake, ND 58301-1596 United States (701) 328-5371 bahagen@nd.gov | Bonnie Malo Director Division of Community Services United States (701) 328-2476 bmalo@nd.gov | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
45 | Ohio | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | Columbus ordinance includes EV Ready but does not specify minimum amperage requirements | Columbus | City of Columbus - File #: 1617-2022 [EV Charging and Parking Requirement] CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHA | 2012 IECC with Amendments | 2018 IECC with Amendments | Board of Building Standards "The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) is the legislative body that has oversight for all Ohio administrative agency rule adoption, but the Board is the promulgating entity.” | BBS Meeting Calendar | Ohio Department of Commerce Ohio meeting agenda page Stakeholders can sign up to receive notifications of stakeholder input opportunities (click on Commerce- Board of Building Standards) Application to Change the Building Code | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC (residential) and 2012 IECC (commercial), 2015 IBC, and 2017 NEC Recently adopted: 2021 IECC and 2019 ASHRAE 90.1 standards; 2021 IBC, and 2023 NEC. 2024 Ohio Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Code Rules Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule, but the "[OBBS typically is] updating every other model code edition" | Ohio EV Resources | Regina Hanshaw Executive Secretary, Ohio Department of Commerce Board of Building and Standards OH United States (614) 644-2613 rhanshaw@com.state.oh.us | Debbie Ohler Staff Engineer, Ohio Department of Commerce Board of Building and Standards (614) 644-2613 debbie.ohler@com.state.oh.us | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org Matt Stephens-Rich Electrification Coalition mstephensrich@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
46 | Oklahoma | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2006 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2003 | 2018 IRC ("duplicative of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code", according to state code official) | OUBCC (Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission) | Public Comment Form for Proposed Code Amendments | Currently Enforcing: 2006 IECC commercial and 2018 IRC residential Next Code Adoption: 2021 I-codes being reviewed Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule, the OUBCC reviews codes at the request of stakeholders | Oklahoma EV Resources | Kathy Hehnly | Executive Assistant Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission p. 405-521-6506 | f. 405-521-6504 Oklahoma.gov | oubcc.ok.gov | Rhonda Harding-Hill Oklahoma Department of Commerce Oklahoma City, OK rhonda_harding-hill@okcommerce.gov Kathy McLaughlin Director of Programs Oklahoma City, OK (405) 815-5339 kathy_mclaughlin@okcommerce.gov Vaughn Clark Director of Community Development, Oklahoma Department of Commerce Office of Community Development 900 N. Stiles Avenue Oklahoma City, OK (405) 815-5370 vaughn_clark@okcommerce.gov | Todd McAlister Executive Director South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) United States 512-279-0750 TMcAlister@eepartnership.org | |
47 | Pennsylvania | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC and 90.1-2016 | 2018 IECC exact amendments adopted shown parts 7-9 | Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and Building Advisory Council | Contact PA Labor & Industry | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC, adopted approx. 2025 Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Pennsylvania EV Code Resources | Jeffrey Chris, Building Code Official with the Pennsylvania Dept of Labor and Industry 717-214-9077 | Joseph Marchioni UCC Administrator, Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety Department of Labor and Industry 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, PA 17121 United States (717) 346-2729 jmarchioni@pa.gov Matthew W. Kegg Director, Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, PA 17121 United States (717)783-6304 mkegg@pa.gov | Cornelia Wu Building Energy Code Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) 781-860-9177 Ext. 132 cwu@neep.org Nick Miller Electrification Coalition nmiller@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
48 | Puerto Rico | Non-state | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC | 2018 IECC | The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | Vistas Públicas Virtuales - the agency that *likely* deals with code adoption | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: unknown | Puerto Rico Resources | Javier Quintana Mondez Energy Affairs Administration San Juan, PR (787) 724-8774 x4015 jquintan@ads.gobierno.pr | N/A | N/A | |
49 | South Carolina | Reach code | No | N/A | Charleston ordinance EV ready definition appears to be the same as IECC | Charleston | City unveils first draft of new ordinance to expand EV charging infrastructure | 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 | 2009 IECC | "The energy code can only be updated via state legislation. [The understanding of the South Carolina Energy Office] is that other building codes can be adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council." | According to the Building Codes Council: "Requests for building code modifications will be considered when submitted: By an official representative of a local jurisdiction proposing the modification: or, By an official representative of the professional association proposing the modification." 2021 Code Modifcation Form | Currently Enforcing: 2009 IECC Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years, according to the DOE (every 6+ years appears more likely) | South Carolina EV Resources | Rick Campana, LC, ACEM, CEA-IT Technical Program Manager, Energy Office South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff RCampana@ors.sc.gov (803) 737-5229 | rkelly@ors.sc.gov Clean Transportation Coordinator, Rene Kelly Contact.BCC@llr.sc.gov Tel: (803) 896-4688 110 Centerview Dr, Columbia SC Administrator: Molly Price Board Staff - Modular Program: Maggie Smith Board Staff - Building Codes: Teresa Martin | https://cleanenergy.org/by-state/ Coastal Carolinas Wilmington — Contact membership@myeva.org Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org seeallliance.org Emma Heins Electrification Coalition eheins@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
50 | South Dakota | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | Sioux Falls is currently exploring EV readiness (see resource page) | N/A | None Statewide (2021 IBC can be adopted and amended locally) | 2009 IECC, voluntary energy standard | State Legislature | Contact Us | South Dakota Legislature (at state level, contact local governments for local changes) | Currently Enforcing: none statewide (2009 IECC voluntary residential) Next Code Adoption: likely none planned statewide Codes Review Timeline: no set cycle for statewide adoption or amendments | South Dakota EV Resources | Michele Farris State Energy Manager, State Energy Office Office of the State Engineer 523 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3182 (605) 773 3899 michele.farris@state.sd.us | N/A | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org | |
51 | Tennessee | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | There was legislation passed (effective July 1, 2023) that made it so the state is the minimum and max of the energy codes. Before, local municipalities could go above the state code. Local residential energy codes can’t be more restrictive than the state, but local commercial energy codes can. | N/A | 2012 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2010 | 2018 IECC with Amendments | State Legislature | Advocating to state legislators | Currently Enforcing: 2012 IECC (commercial) and 2018 IECC with 2009 amendments (residential) Next Code Adoption: commercial codes will likely be updated again soon (according to state official) Codes Review Timeline: 'It takes so long to go through the process to adopt the codes that the state hasn’t been able to follow a consistent 3 year code cycle.' | Tennessee EV Code Resources | Gary Farley Assistant Commissioner of Fire Prevention Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37219 United States (615) 532-5805 gary.farley@tn.gov | Mary Beth Gribble Director – Fire Prevention Programs and Policy Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37219 United States (615) 532-3272 marybeth.gribble@tn.gov | https://cleanenergy.org/by-state/ Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org seeallliance.org | |
52 | Texas | Reach code | No | N/A | N/A | Dallas, San Antonio | Dallas EV code: https://up.codes/s/electric-vehicle-ev-charging-for-new-construction. San Antonio EV Ready codes (Commercial & Residential): https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH10BULACO_ARTXENCOCO | 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 | 2015 IECC with Amendments | State Energy Conservation Office, Energy Systems Laboratory | Following the publication of a new edition of the [IECC] energy code, SECO will publish a notice in the Texas Register and on the SECO website asking anyone with an interest in adoption of the new codes to submit comments. Comments are accepted for a minimum of 30 days after publication in the Texas Register. Register here to subscribe to SECO updates. | three-year cycle for commercial codes and a six-year cycle for residential codes. | Texas Toolkit folder | Randy Plumlee IECC | HERS | LEED GR | BPI Energy Code Program Manager, SPEER 214-803-2330 rplumlee@eepartnership.org www.eepartnership.org Bahman Yazdani, P.E., CEM Associate Director Energy Systems Laboratory 7607 Eastmark Drive College Station, TX 77840 Phone: 979-862-2775 byazdani@tamu.edu Eddy Trevino, P.E., CEM Director, State Energy Conservation Office Government Affairs and Programs Division Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts LBJ State Office Building 111 East 17th Street, Room 610.14 Austin, Texas 78701 phone: (512) 463-1876 eddy.trevino@cpa.texas.gov http://seco.cpa.texas.gov | Eddy Trevino Director, State Energy Conservation Office 111 E. 17th Street Austin, TX 78774 Eddy.Trevino@cpa.texas.gov Noah Oaks, State and Local Policy Manager SPEER (614)769-1570 noaks@eepartnership.org | TxETRA (Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance) - LauraMorrison.TxETRA@gmail.com Todd McAlister Executive Director South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) United States 512-279-0750 TMcAlister@eepartnership.org | |
53 | USVI | Non-state | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2009 IECC | 2009 IECC | Legislature | Contact the USVI Legislature | Currently Enforcing: 2009 IECC equivalent Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | USVI EV Resources | Karl Knight Director, Energy Office Number 45 Estate Mars Hill Frederiksted, VI 00840 (340) 773-1082 Karl.Knight@eo.vi.gov | Melissa Carter Program Specialist, Energy Office VI melissa.carter@eo.vi.gov | N/A | |
54 | Utah | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A -- 'Utah’s currently adopted base energy code doesn’t include any provisions for EV charging - there was a movement to include those provisions, but the legislature took them out.' | Salt Lake City's ordinance defines "EV Ready" as essentially EV capable (minimum 200v) | Salt Lake City | Electric Vehicle Readiness Ordinance | Sustainability | 2021 IECC | 2021 IECC | Uniform Building Code Commission (UBCC), then ultimately approved by Utah state legislature | Request for Code Amendment // Uniform Building Code Commission Meetings | Currently Enforcing: 2021 IECC Next Code Adoption: possibly 2027 IECC? Codes Review Timeline: The residential codes update every 6 years, while the commercial codes update every 3 years. | Utah EV Code Resources | Uniform Building Code Commission (801)530-6628 sduncombe@utah.gov Stephen Duncombe | Chris Tallackson Program Specialist, Energy Efficiency Governor's Office of Energy Development (801) 538-8702 ctallackson@utah.gov | https://www.swenergy.org/utah/ Jim Meyers Director Buildings Efficiency Program Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) (303) 974-7243 jmeyers@swenergy.org | |
55 | Virginia | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A - “[The state’s] currently adopted energy code does not include provisions requiring EV infrastructure.” | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 with amendments | 2018 IECC with Amendments | The Board of Housing and Community Development | “The best way to get involved in the code development process in Virginia is to register an account with Virginia's version of cdp Access: https://va.cdpaccess.com/." Energy supgroup sbco@dhcd.virginia.gov 804-371-7150 | Currently Enforcing: 2018 IECC Next Code Adoption: 2021 IECC - "[The state is] about 6 months ahead of schedule this cycle and anticipates adopting the 2021 Uniform Statewide Building Code toward the end of December 2023/beginning of January 2024.” Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years | Virginia EV Code Resources | Paul C. Messplay, IV MCP, CBO, CFM Code and Regulation Specialist Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Phone: 804-801-9863 Email: paul.messplayiv@dhcd.virginia.gov | Jeff Brown Director of State Building Codes Office United States Jeff.Brown@dhcd.virginia.gov | Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Sustainable Communities, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Coalition for Smarter Growth, Drive Electric RVA, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, Generation 180, Lewinsville Faith in Action, National Parks Conservation Association, Southern Environmental Law Center, Virginia Conservation Network Maggie Kelley Riggins Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) 706-718-9590 mkelleyriggins@seealliance.org seeallliance.org Jordan Neerhof Electrification Coalition jneerhof@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
56 | West Virginia | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013 | 2015 IECC with Amendments | West Virginia State Fire Commission and State Legislature (Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee) | Meetings - Fire Commission | Currently Enforcing: 2015 IECC residential and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments (commercial) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: no set schedule | West Virginia EV Codes Resources | Kelly Bragg Office of Energy 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Building 3, Suite 200 Charleston, WV 25305-0311 (304) 957-2004 kelly.a.bragg@wv.gov | Kenneth E. Tyree Jr. State Fire Marshal West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office 1207 Quarrier Street Second Floor Charleston, WV 25301 United States (304) 558-2191 Ext 53206 kenneth.e.tyree@wv.gov | Contact: Tim McClintock, Tim.McClintock@nema.org | |
57 | Wisconsin | Dillon's Rule | No | N/A | N/A | Madison | Madison Adopts New Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging | 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments | 2009 IECC with Amendments | Department of Safety & Professional Services | - DSPS Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability Meeting Dates and Agendas - Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability | Currently Enforcing: 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments (commercial) AND 2009 IECC with Amendments (residential) Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: "Every three years for commercial (Wisc Stat 101.027(3)(a)2), concurrent with updates to the model energy code. The energy code for residential buildings does not have a set update cycle." (MEEA) | Wisconsin EV Resources | Francisco Sayu (he/his) • Emerging Technology Director francisco@renewwisconsin.org RENEW Wisconsin 214 North Hamilton Street, Suite 300 • Madison, WI 53703 608.210.1428, Mobile 608.575.5967 • www.renewwisconsin.org | dspssbbuildingtech@wisconsin.gov Kirsten Reader Assistant Deputy Secretary, Department of Safety and Professional Services State of Wisconsin (608) 267-9794 kirsten.reader@wisconsin.gov Eric Esser Deputy Secretary, State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (608) 267-2435 eric.esser@wisconsin.gov | Maddie Liput, Esq. Building Policy Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) 312.784.7253 |www.mwalliance.org mliput@mwalliance.org Emma Heins Electrification Coalition eheins@electrificationcoalition.org https://www.electrificationcoalition.org/ | |
58 | Wyoming | Home rule | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None Statewide (2023 NEC) | None Statewide (2023 NEC) | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (DFPES) and Wyoming Building Codes Council | Rules and Statutes GUIDELINES FOR BOARD APPEAL HEARINGS UPDATED 11 2018.pdf | Currently Enforcing: no energy code. State adopted other I-codes in 2021. Next Code Adoption: unknown Codes Review Timeline: every 3 years state adoption (local adoption) | Wyoming EV Code Resources | Anja Richmond Program Coordinator Wyoming Energy Authority 325 W 18th St, Suite 1 Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 635-3573 anja.richmond@wyo.gov | N/A | Jim Meyers Director Buildings Efficiency Program Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) 303-974-7243 jmeyers@swenergy.org | |
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