EV charging in Washington
Which codes apply? In Washington, EV charging equipment falls under the 2023 NEC, the 2021 commercial IECC, the 2021 residential IECC, and the 2021 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition Washington enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Washington NEC record2023 NECVerified
in force since Apr 1, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation (chapter 296-46B WAC), adopting NFPA 70-2023 · WAC 296-46B-010; chapter 19.28 RCW
The 2026 NEC is adopted, not yet in force for December 31, 2026.
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe Washington IECC commercial record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Mar 15, 2024
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions, 2021 edition (chapter 51-11C WAC) · WAC 51-11C-10100; chapter 19.27A RCW (RCW 19.27A.025)
The 2024 IECC is proposed for May 3, 2027.
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe Washington IECC residential record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Mar 15, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
Washington State Energy Code-Residential, 2021 edition (chapter 51-11R WAC) · WAC 51-11R-10100; chapter 19.27A RCW (RCW 19.27A.045)
The 2024 IECC is proposed for May 3, 2027.
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Washington IBC record2021 IBCVerified
in force since Mar 15, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
State Building Code Adoption and Amendment of the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code (chapter 51-50 WAC) · WAC 51-50-003; WAC 51-50-008; chapter 19.27 RCW
The 2024 IBC is proposed for May 3, 2027.
Washington 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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| RCW 64.90.513 EV charging stations, Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act | Statute | PartialIn force | – | Associations may not effectively ban or unreasonably restrict personal EV charging in a unit or designated parking space; an application not denied in writing within 60 days is deemed approved; willful violation carries damages and up to $1,000 civil penalty. 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