EV charging in Georgia
Which codes apply? In Georgia, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC (statewide minimum), the 2015 commercial IECC (statewide minimum), the 2015 residential IECC (statewide minimum), and the 2024 IBC (statewide minimum).
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Georgia enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Georgia NEC record2023 NECVerified
in force since Jan 1, 2025 · Statewide minimum
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (NEC 2023 with Georgia Amendments) · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.31; O.C.G.A. 8-2-23
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Georgia IECC commercial record2015 IECCPartial
in force since Jan 1, 2020 · Statewide minimum
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments) · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.34
The 2024 IECC is in development.
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Georgia IECC residential record2015 IECCPartial
in force since Jan 1, 2020 · Statewide minimum
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments) · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.34; O.C.G.A. 8-2-23(a)(2)
The 2024 IECC is in development.
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Georgia IBC record2024 IBCVerified
in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Statewide minimum
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
2024 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments · O.C.G.A. 8-2-23; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.24
Amendments to the 2024 IBC are proposed for January 1, 2027.
Georgia laws that name EV charging equipment
On the site: one law or rule, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| O.C.G.A. 10-1-220 to 10-1-228 (EV charger kWh measurement and inspection) | Statute | VerifiedIn force | Jan 1, 2025 | Public EV chargers billing per kWh must accurately measure and display electricity delivered; the Department of Agriculture may inspect; fines up to $1,000. Applies to public chargers. 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