EV charging in Nebraska
Which codes apply? In Nebraska, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2018 commercial IECC, the 2018 residential IECC, and the 2018 IBC (statewide minimum).
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Nebraska enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Nebraska NEC record2023 NECVerified
in force since Aug 1, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Nebraska State Electrical Act minimum wiring standard · Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2104(5); State Electrical Board Rule 17
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Nebraska IECC commercial record2018 IECCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2020
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
Nebraska Energy Code · Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1611; 81-1614
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Nebraska IECC residential record2018 IECCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2020
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
Nebraska Energy Code · Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1611; 81-1614
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Nebraska IBC record2018 IBCPartial
Statewide minimum
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
Nebraska State Building Code · Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6403(1)(a); 71-6406
Nebraska laws that name EV charging equipment
On the site: two laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| Neb. Rev. Stat. 70-1002.02 EV charging stations and EVITP installer requirement | Statute | VerifiedIn force | – | Covers power supply and resale of electricity at commercial EV charging stations; stations paid for with public funds must be installed by EVITP-certified electricians. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-121 sanctioned-parts certificate | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | – | Entities receiving state funds for commercial chargers must certify no components come from OFAC-sanctioned entities. 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