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 Louisiana

Which codes apply? In Louisiana, EV charging equipment falls under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 commercial IECC, the 2021 residential IECC, and the 2021 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 Louisiana enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2020 NECVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    National Electric Code (NEC), 2020 Edition (LAC 17:I.115) · LAC 17:I.115

    The 2023 NEC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana NEC record
  2. IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial
    2021 IECCPartial

    in force since Jul 1, 2023

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

    International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2021 Edition (LAC 17:I.117) · LAC 17:I.117

    The 2024 IECC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2021 IECCPartial

    in force since Jul 1, 2023

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

    International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2021 Edition (LAC 17:I.117) · LAC 17:I.117

    The 2024 IECC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana IECC residential record
  4. IBCInternational Building Code
    2021 IBCVerified

    in force since Jan 1, 2023

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

    International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition (LAC 17:I.103) · LAC 17:I.103

    The 2024 IBC is proposed for January 1, 2027.

    The Louisiana IBC record

Louisiana laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
La. R.S. 3:4602 and 3:4604 weights and measuresafdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn force–Lets the Commission of Weights and Measures regulate commercial metering devices, including those measuring electricity sold at EV charging stations. Source (opens in a new tab)
La. R.S. 45:1622-1623 EV charging station promotion; PSC Docket R-36131afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn force–Directs state support for a charging network with better charger quality and user experience; EV charging providers are not public utilities. Source (opens in a new tab)
La. R.S. 51:3042 alternative fuel accessafdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn force–Bars local governments from adopting rules that limit consumer access to alternative fuels, including electricity. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Louisiana law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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