Codes of Record

What applies to my job?

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EV charging in Connecticut

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

Chargers at homes, in parking structures, and at public sites. State record read Oct 19, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach EV charging equipment

The edition Connecticut 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 Oct 1, 2022

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

    2022 Connecticut State Building Code (electrical, 2020 NFPA 70) · Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-252 and 29-252b; 2022 Connecticut State Building Code (CSBC)

    The 2023 NEC is proposed.

    The Connecticut NEC record
  2. IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial
    2021 IECCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2022

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

    2022 Connecticut State Building Code · Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-252 and 29-252b; 2022 CSBC

    The 2024 IECC is proposed.

    The Connecticut IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2021 IECCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2022

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

    2022 Connecticut State Building Code · Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-252 and 29-252b; 2022 CSBC

    The 2024 IECC is proposed.

    The Connecticut IECC residential record
  4. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2022

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

    2022 Connecticut State Building Code · Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-252 and 29-252b; 2022 CSBC

    The 2024 IBC is proposed.

    The Connecticut IBC record

Connecticut laws that name EV charging equipment

On the site: four laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
C.G.S. 4b-77 (EV charger building standards)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJan 1, 2023New state buildings over $100,000 need Level 2 at 20 percent of spaces; new commercial and multi-unit residential with 30+ spaces must support Level 2 or DC fast at 10 percent of spaces. Source (opens in a new tab)
C.G.S. 47-261g (condo association right to charge)cga.ct.govStatutePartialIn forceOct 1, 2022Condo associations may not prohibit or restrict installing or using EV chargers; installer needs approval, licensed contractor, insurance, and pays costs. Source (opens in a new tab)
C.G.S. 47a-13b (tenant right to charge)cga.ct.govStatutePartialIn forceOct 1, 2022Landlord must approve tenant written request for a charger at designated parking space; phased by units owned: 250+ units 2022-10-01, 50-250 units 2023-10-01, under 50 units 2024-10-01. Applies to multifamily, rental. Source (opens in a new tab)
C.G.S. 16-19ggg (public charger requirements)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJun 7, 2016Public chargers that charge must offer multiple payment methods, cannot require membership, and must report location and characteristics to AFDC. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Connecticut law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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