EV charging in Indiana
Which codes apply? In Indiana, EV charging equipment falls under the 2008 NEC, another model code in place of the IECC commercial, the 2018 residential IECC, and the 2012 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Indiana enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Indiana NEC record2008 NECVerified
in force since Aug 26, 2009
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Indiana Electrical Code, 2009 Edition · 675 IAC 17-1.8
The 2023 NEC is adopted, not yet in force.
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Indiana IECC commercial recordAnother model codeVerified
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code · 675 IAC 19-4
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Indiana IECC residential record2018 IECCPartial
in force since Dec 26, 2019
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
2020 Indiana Energy Efficiency Code (Chapter 11 of the 2020 Indiana Residential Code) · 675 IAC 14-4.4
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Indiana IBC record2012 IBCVerified
in force since Dec 1, 2014
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
2014 Indiana Building Code · 675 IAC 13-2.6
The 2024 IBC is proposed.
Indiana 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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| Ind. Code 8-1-2-1.3 (EV charging providers not public utilities) | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | Mar 11, 2022 | A person who owns, operates or leases EV chargers for public use is not defined as a public utility. 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