Codes of Record

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EV charging in Maryland

Which codes apply? In Maryland, EV charging equipment falls under the 2017 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 26, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach EV charging equipment

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

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2017 NECPartial

    Statewide, with exceptions

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

    COMAR 29.06.01 (State Fire Prevention Code); COMAR 09.12.50.02-1B (Model Performance Code)

    The 2023 NEC is in development.

    The Maryland NEC record
  2. IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial
    2021 IECCVerified

    in force since May 29, 2023

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

    Maryland Building Performance Standards · COMAR 09.12.51.02, .04; Public Safety Article 12-503

    The Maryland IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2021 IECCVerified

    in force since May 29, 2023

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

    Maryland Building Performance Standards · COMAR 09.12.51.02, .04; Public Safety Article 12-503

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

    in force since May 29, 2023

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

    Maryland Building Performance Standards · COMAR 09.12.51; Public Safety Article 12-503

    The Maryland IBC record

Maryland laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
EV charger registration with Dept. of Agriculture weights and measuresafdc.energy.govRuleLead onlyIn forceJan 1, 2026Chargers used in commercial transactions must be registered, $150 per charger. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 830 (2023) Residential Construction or Significant Renovation - EV Charging; Public Safety 12-205mgaleg.maryland.govStatutePartialIn forceOct 1, 2023New homes with garage, carport or driveway need a Level 2 charger, EV-ready or EV-capable space; multifamily common lots need a charger plus EV-capable percentages rising over time. Source (opens in a new tab)
PSC Order 88997 (Case 9478), Public Utilities 7-901 to 7-905afdc.energy.govCommission orderLead onlyIn force–Utility-installed Level 2 chargers must maintain 97% uptime. Source (opens in a new tab)
Real Property 11-111.4 and 11B-111.8 association EV charger policies (SB 144, 2021)afdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn force–HOAs and condominiums cannot bar EV chargers in an owner's designated parking space but may set reasonable limits; owner pays. Source (opens in a new tab)
Transportation 11-145.1 and 21-1003.2 charging space rulesafdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn force–Only plugged-in EVs may use charging spaces; $100 fine; signage required. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Maryland law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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