EV charging in Virginia
Which codes apply? In Virginia, EV charging equipment falls under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 commercial IECC, the 2021 residential IECC, and the 2021 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Virginia enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Virginia NEC record2020 NECVerified
in force since Jan 18, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (references NFPA 70) · 13VAC5-63-10 (USBC 101.2, Note 1); 13VAC5-52-9999
The 2023 NEC is in development.
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Virginia IECC commercial record2021 IECCPartial
in force since Jan 18, 2024
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
2021 Virginia Construction Code energy provisions · 13VAC5-63-10 (USBC 101.2, Note 1); 13VAC5-63-264 (Chapter 13)
The 2024 IECC is in development.
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Virginia IECC residential record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Jan 18, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
2021 Virginia Construction Code energy provisions · 13VAC5-63-10 (USBC 101.2, Note 1); 13VAC5-63-264 (Chapter 13)
The 2024 IECC is in development.
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Virginia IBC record2021 IBCVerified
in force since Jan 18, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
2021 Virginia Construction Code (USBC Part I) · 13VAC5-63-10 (USBC 101.2); Va. Code 36-98, 36-99
The 2024 IBC is in development.
Virginia 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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| Va. Code 55.1-1962.1 EV charging stations, Condominium Act | Statute | PartialIn force | – | Condo association may not bar a unit owner from installing a personal EV charging station in the unit or its limited common element parking space unless infeasible for safety, structural, or engineering reasons; owner pays, meters separately, insures. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Va. Code 55.1-2139.1 EV charging stations, Real Estate Cooperative Act | Statute | PartialIn force | – | Cooperative association may not bar a proprietary lessee from installing a personal EV charging station in the unit or appurtenant parking space, subject to feasibility and cost conditions. 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