EV charging in New Hampshire
Which codes apply? In New Hampshire, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2018 commercial IECC, the 2018 residential IECC, and the 2024 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition New Hampshire enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe New Hampshire NEC record2023 NECVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2025
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
New Hampshire State Building Code (RSA 155-A), National Electrical Code 2023 · RSA 155-A:1, IV
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe New Hampshire IECC commercial record2018 IECCPartial
in force since Jul 1, 2022
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
New Hampshire State Building Code, energy provisions · RSA 155-A:1, IV
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe New Hampshire IECC residential record2018 IECCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2022
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
New Hampshire State Building Code, energy provisions · RSA 155-A:1, IV; RSA 155-A:10-a
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe New Hampshire IBC record2024 IBCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2026
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
2024 New Hampshire State Building Code · RSA 155-A:1, IV
New Hampshire laws that name EV charging equipment
On the site: three laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| HB 111 (2023) study committee on EV charging for renters | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | – | Created a study committee on accessible charging for residential renters; no charging right enacted. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| N.H. RSA 236:133-134 public EV charger requirements | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | – | Publicly funded chargers must provide universal access, accept multiple payment options without required subscriptions, report to AFDC; only EVs may park in charger spaces. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| N.H. RSA 374-F, 374-G EV charging program authority | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | – | Lets PUC and Department of Energy set standards and rate mechanisms for utility EV charging programs. Source (opens in a new tab) |
Every New Hampshire law on EV charging equipment, with filters
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