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 Michigan

Which codes apply? In Michigan, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2021 commercial IECC, the 2015 residential IECC, and the 2021 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 Michigan enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2023 NECVerified

    in force since Mar 12, 2024

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

    Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 · Mich. Admin. Code R 408.30801 et seq. (Construction Code, Part 8)

    The 2026 NEC is in development.

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

    in force since Apr 22, 2025

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

    2021 Michigan Commercial Energy Code · Mich. Admin. Code, Construction Code Part 10a (R 408.31087 et seq.)

    The next IECC edition is in development.

    The Michigan IECC commercial record
  3. IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential
    2015 IECCVerified

    in force since Feb 8, 2016

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

    Michigan Residential Code energy provisions (Part 10 Michigan Uniform Energy Code) · Mich. Admin. Code, Construction Code Parts 5 and 10

    The 2021 IECC is adopted, not yet in force.

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

    in force since Apr 9, 2025

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

    2021 Michigan Building Code · Mich. Admin. Code, Construction Code Part 4 (Building Code), rules filed Dec 10, 2024

    The 2024 IBC is in development.

    The Michigan IBC record

Michigan laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
2024 PA 68, MCL 559.301 et seq. (HOA energy-saving improvements)hopb.coStatuteLead onlyIn forceApr 2, 2025Association provisions that bar or require approval for EV supply equipment installed by a member are unenforceable; excludes common areas and shared roofs. Source (opens in a new tab)
MCL 460.10a-10q EV charging electricity dealer licenseafdc.energy.govStatuteLead onlyIn force–Selling electricity as vehicle fuel at a non-residential location requires a license; charging providers are not public utilities. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Michigan law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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