EV charging in Kentucky
Which codes apply? In Kentucky, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2012 commercial IECC, the 2009 residential IECC, and the 2015 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Kentucky enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Kentucky NEC record2023 NECVerified
in force since Jan 1, 2025
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
NFPA 70 as adopted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky · 815 KAR 7:120; 815 KAR 7:125
The 2026 NEC is in development.
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Kentucky IECC commercial record2012 IECCPartial
in force since Oct 1, 2014
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
815 KAR 7:120
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Kentucky IECC residential record2009 IECCPartial
in force since Oct 1, 2014
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
815 KAR 7:125
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Kentucky IBC record2015 IBCPartial
in force since Dec 3, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
2018 Kentucky Building Code · 815 KAR 7:120
Kentucky 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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| KRS 224.20-770 (fueling station zoning) | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | Apr 12, 2024 | Local governments may not prohibit or limit retail filling stations, including locations allowing EV chargers, where similar businesses may locate. 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