Codes of Record

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EV charging in Delaware

Which codes apply? In Delaware, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2024 commercial IECC, the 2024 residential IECC, and local adoption of the 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 Delaware enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2023 NECVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2026

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

    Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (Regulation 701), 2026 edition · 1 DE Admin. Code 701 section 3.1.42; 29 DE Reg. 509 (12/01/25)

    The Delaware NEC record
  2. IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial
    2024 IECCVerified

    in force since Apr 11, 2026

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

    Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code · 7 DE Admin. Code 2101; 16 Del.C. 7602; Secretary’s Order No. 2026-CCE-0002

    The Delaware IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2024 IECCVerified

    in force since Apr 11, 2026

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

    Regulations for State Energy Conservation Code · 7 DE Admin. Code 2101; 16 Del.C. 7602; Secretary’s Order No. 2026-CCE-0002

    The Delaware IECC residential record
  4. IBCInternational Building Code
    Local adoptionPartial

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

    16 Del.C. 7601

    The Delaware IBC record

Delaware laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
Title 16 Ch. 80 (EV-capable and EV-installed new construction, SB 103)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJan 1, 2024New single-family homes need one EV-capable space from 2024-01-01; new multifamily from 2025-01-01 need chargers on 5 percent of spaces and 10 percent EV-capable. Source (opens in a new tab)
22 Del. C. 119 (curbside residential charger permitting)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJun 14, 2022Municipalities over 30,000 residents must have a permit procedure for curbside residential chargers: licensed electrician, owner consent, decision within 90 days. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Delaware law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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