Codes of Record

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EV charging in Illinois

Which codes apply? In Illinois, EV charging equipment falls under local adoption of the 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 19, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach EV charging equipment

The edition Illinois enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    Local adoptionPartial

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

    20 ILCS 3105/10.09-1 (as amended by P.A. 103-510)

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

    in force since Nov 30, 2025

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

    Illinois Energy Conservation Code (2024) · 71 Ill. Adm. Code 600.300; 20 ILCS 3125/15

    The next IECC edition is in development.

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

    in force since Nov 30, 2025

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

    Illinois Energy Conservation Code (2024) · 71 Ill. Adm. Code 600.400; 20 ILCS 3125/15

    The next IECC edition is in development.

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

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

    20 ILCS 3105/10.18; 20 ILCS 3105/10.09-1

    The Illinois IBC record

Illinois laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
765 ILCS 1085/20 and 1085/25 (EV-capable new residential, SB 40)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJan 1, 2026New single-family and small multifamily need one EV-capable space per unit with parking; large multifamily all spaces EV-capable; affordable housing phase-in 40 percent from 2026-01-01, 50 percent 2029, 70 percent 2034. Applies to residential, multifamily. Source (opens in a new tab)
765 ILCS 1085/30 (Electric Vehicle Charging Act, condo and common interest)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJun 9, 2023Condo and common interest associations may not prohibit or restrict a charger in an owner's designated space; owner uses licensed contractor, insures, and pays costs. Source (opens in a new tab)
765 ILCS 1085/35 (tenant right to charge)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceJun 9, 2023Tenants may install Level 1 or 2 chargers in an assigned space; landlord may require electricity payment, deposit, and reimbursement of upgrades; licensed contractor and insurance required. Source (opens in a new tab)
220 ILCS 5/16-128A (ICC EV charger installer certification)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn forceOct 31, 2011Vendors installing chargers must meet Illinois Commerce Commission certification, training and insurance requirements and notify the utility; self-install allowed for personal non-commercial use. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Illinois law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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