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.

EV charging in Arkansas

Which codes apply? In Arkansas, EV charging equipment falls under the 2020 NEC, the 2009 commercial IECC, the 2009 residential IECC, and the 2021 IBC.

Chargers at homes, in parking structures, and at public sites. State record read Oct 20, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach EV charging equipment

The edition Arkansas enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2020 NECPartial

    Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.

    National Electrical Code, 2020 edition (Rule 010.13-008) · Rule 010.13-008, Board of Electrical Examiners rules (235.11.22 Ark. Code R. 001); Ark. Code 20-31-101 et seq.

    The 2026 NEC is proposed.

    The Arkansas NEC record
  2. IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial
    2009 IECCPartial

    Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.

    2014 Arkansas Energy Code · 168.00.11 Ark. Code R. 003

    The 2018 IECC is in development.

    The Arkansas IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2009 IECCPartial

    Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.

    2014 Arkansas Energy Code · 168.00.11 Ark. Code R. 003

    The 2018 IECC is in development.

    The Arkansas IECC residential record
  4. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCPartial

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

    Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.

    Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II (Building Code) · 015.01.22 Ark. Code R. 005; Ark. Code 20-22-1010; Ark. Code 12-13-105

    The Arkansas IBC record

Arkansas laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
Arkansas PSC Docket 22-026-TF Order 8 (utility EV charging deployment)afdc.energy.govCommission orderLead onlyIn force–Investor-owned utilities may own public DC fast chargers; must let site hosts install meters to measure electricity sold, use pre-qualified vendors, and file annual reports. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Arkansas law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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