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 Idaho

Which codes apply? In Idaho, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2018 commercial IECC, the 2018 residential IECC, and the 2018 IBC.

Chargers at homes, in parking structures, and at public sites. State record read Oct 25, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach EV charging equipment

The edition Idaho 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 Apr 19, 2024

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

    National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, with Idaho amendments · IDAPA 24.39.10.600.01; Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 10

    The Idaho NEC record
  2. IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial
    2018 IECCPartial

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

    Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition) · IDAPA 24.39.30.600.05; Idaho Code 39-9701

    The 2024 IECC is in development for July 1, 2028.

    The Idaho IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2018 IECCPartial

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

    Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition) · IDAPA 24.39.30.600.06; Idaho Code 39-9701

    The 2024 IECC is in development for July 1, 2028.

    The Idaho IECC residential record
  4. IBCInternational Building Code
    2018 IBCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2021

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

    International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Idaho amendments · IDAPA 24.39.30.600.01; Idaho Code 39-4109

    The 2024 IBC is in development for July 1, 2028.

    The Idaho IBC record

Idaho laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
HB 86 (2025), Idaho Code 39-4109B (preempts local EV infrastructure mandates)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceMar 11, 2025Cities and counties may not require EV charging equipment, reserved EV spaces or upgraded conduit in new buildings; existing local requirements are preempted. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Idaho law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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