EV charging in Utah
Which codes apply? In Utah, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2024 commercial IECC, no IECC residential entry yet, and the 2024 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Utah enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Utah NEC record2023 NECPartial
in force since Jul 1, 2025
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Utah State Construction Code: National Electrical Code · Utah Code 15A-2-103(1)(g); amended edition by H.B. 313 (2025 General Session)
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Utah IECC commercial record2024 IECCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2026
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
Utah Code 15A-2-103(1)(h); H.B. 65 (2026 General Session)
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Utah IECC residential recordEdition not knownPartial
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
Utah Code 15A-2-103(1)(h); 15A-3-202
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Utah IBC record2024 IBCVerified
in force since Jul 1, 2026
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
Utah State Construction Code (IBC chapters, Title 15A Chapter 3 Part 1) · Utah Code 15A-2-103(1)(a); amendments in Utah Code Title 15A, Chapter 3, Part 1; H.B. 65 (2026 General Session)
Utah laws that name EV charging equipment
On the site: one law or rule, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| Utah Code 57-8-8.2 EV charging systems in condominium associations | Statute | PartialIn force | May 3, 2023 | Associations may not bar an owner from installing a charging system in an assigned or exclusive-use parking space; may require application, licensed electrical contractor, code compliance, reasonable fees. 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