Anchorage, AK Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard rule
- One receptacle per parking space
- Multi-family (9+ units)
- 50% of units or spaces
- Wiring spec
- 10 AWG copper, 20-amp circuit
- Effective date
- April 14, 2026
Summary
New Anchorage apartment buildings must wire a GFCI outlet at every parking space for EV charging, though nine-plex-and-larger complexes can cut that to half the spaces or units, whichever is fewer.
For each dwelling unit and mobile home, there shall be at least one (1) exterior GFCI protected duplex receptacle outlet on a separate 20-ampere circuit adjacent to on-site parking locations. The conductors for the circuit shall be 10 AWG copper minimum. Exception: For multi-family dwelling units, nine-plex and larger, the required number of exterior duplex receptacles on separate 20-ampere circuits may be reduced to a minimum of 50% of the total number of units or the number of parking spaces provided, whichever is less.
D. Add subsection (K) as follows:
(K) Under-Floor Crawl Spaces. A receptacle shall be provided in each unconnected space; the receptacle shall be located adjacent to a sump when one is provided. This receptacle shall be a GFCI protected duplex outlet. (AO No. 2026-33, 4-14-2026)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 5010260; v11 updated 2026-09-01).
Full Breakdown
Anchorage's electrical code amendments require a dedicated exterior GFCI-protected duplex receptacle on its own 20-amp circuit next to every on-site parking space serving a dwelling unit or mobile home, wired with 10 AWG copper conductors so it can handle EV charging equipment. Multi-family buildings with nine or more units get a break: builders only need receptacles at 50% of units or parking spaces, whichever number is smaller. The rule applies to new construction under AMC Title 23's adopted electrical code amendments, enforced through the Development Services Department's electrical permit and inspection process.
Violations & Fines
Building without the required parking-space receptacles fails electrical inspection and blocks certificate of occupancy; Development Services can require rewiring before permits close out.
Frequently Asked Questions
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