EV charging in Florida
Which codes apply? In Florida, EV charging equipment falls under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 commercial IECC, the 2021 residential IECC, and the 2021 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Florida enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Florida NEC record2020 NECVerified
in force since Dec 31, 2023
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.
The 2023 NEC is proposed for December 31, 2026.
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Florida IECC commercial record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Dec 31, 2023
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.
The 2024 IECC is proposed for December 31, 2026.
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Florida IECC residential record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Dec 31, 2023
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.
The 2024 IECC is proposed for December 31, 2026.
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Florida IBC record2021 IBCVerified
in force since Dec 31, 2023
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
Florida Building Code, Building, 8th Edition (2023) · s. 553.73(1)(a), (7), Fla. Stat.; Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.
The 2024 IBC is proposed for December 31, 2026.
Florida laws that name EV charging equipment
On the site: two laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| Fla. Stat. 718.113 (condo EV and NGV charging) | Statute | PartialIn force | Jul 1, 2021 | Condo associations may not prohibit or restrict a charger in an owner's designated parking space; owner meets codes, uses licensed installer, insures, and pays costs. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Fla. Stat. 366.94 (EV charging stations) | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | Apr 14, 2012 | Non-charging vehicles may not occupy charging spaces; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services sets rules on sale method, labeling and price posting. Source (opens in a new tab) |
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