Which New Jersey laws name EV charging equipment?

P.L.2021 c.171 EV charging make-ready and permitted accessory use, N.J.S. 45:22A-48.4 association charger right, N.J.S. 40:55D-66.18 make-ready permitting at existing buildings, N.J.S. 52:27D-141.11 builder charger offer, and N.J.S. 48:25-2, 48:25-12 97% uptime for incentive-funded chargers are in force or enacted.

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Pick the state and the product you build, install, or inspect. The card below answers from each state’s own record.

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EV charging in New Jersey

Which codes apply? In New Jersey, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, another model code in place of the IECC commercial, the 2024 residential IECC, and the 2024 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 New Jersey enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

NECNational Electrical Code

2023 NECVerified

in force since Aug 17, 2026

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

Electrical Subcode, National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2023 · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16

The New Jersey NEC record
IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercial

Another model codeVerified

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

Energy Subcode (ASHRAE 90.1-2022 for commercial) · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.18; 58 N.J.R. 8(2), R.2026 d.086

The New Jersey IECC commercial record
IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residential

2024 IECCVerified

in force since Aug 17, 2026

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

Energy Subcode (IECC/2024) · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.18

The New Jersey IECC residential record
IBCInternational Building Code

2024 IBCVerified

in force since Aug 17, 2026

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

Building Subcode, International Building Code/2024, NJ ed · N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14

The New Jersey IBC record

Coming next

Nothing is on file ahead for these codes in New Jersey. The changes page lists every move the site tracks.

State or local

NECPermits applied for under a six-month grace period may still be reviewed under the prior edition (2020 NEC); secondary source gives Feb 17, 2027, as the end of that window.
IECC residentialSix-month grace period for permit applications under the prior (2021) edition; a secondary source gives Feb 17, 2027, as the end.
IBCSix-month grace period lets complete permit applications be reviewed under the prior (2021) edition; a secondary source gives Feb 17, 2027, as the end.

Cities and counties can amend a statewide code, so confirm the edition in force with the local official.

Go deeper

New Jersey laws that name EV charging equipment

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

Law or rule	Kind	Stage	Date	What it does
P.L.2021 c.171 EV charging make-ready and permitted accessory usenj.gov	Statute	PartialIn force	Jul 9, 2021	Statewide: EVSE and make-ready spaces are permitted accessory use; new multifamily (5+ units) and non-residential developments with preliminary site plan approval must provide make-ready spaces. Source (opens in a new tab)
N.J.S. 40:55D-66.18 make-ready permitting at existing buildingsafdc.energy.gov	Statute	Lead onlyIn force	–	Make-ready spaces at existing buildings can be approved through a zoning permit if bulk and construction code requirements are met. Source (opens in a new tab)
N.J.S. 45:22A-48.4 association charger rightafdc.energy.gov	Statute	Lead onlyIn force	–	Residential associations cannot bar a charger in a homeowner's designated parking space but may impose reasonable restrictions. Source (opens in a new tab)
N.J.S. 48:25-2, 48:25-12 97% uptime for incentive-funded chargersafdc.energy.gov	Statute	Lead onlyIn force	–	State-incentivized chargers must meet 97% uptime. Source (opens in a new tab)
N.J.S. 52:27D-141.11 builder charger offerafdc.energy.gov	Statute	Lead onlyIn force	–	Developers of single-family homes with designated parking must offer to install a charger for the buyer. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every New Jersey law on EV charging equipment, with filters

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