{"id":"8ebf2860-3c65-43f3-ab4f-8e6a91a4de76","task":"Apply 2023 NEC Article 625 load, ventilation, and GFCI requirements when designing an EVSE circuit","domain":"ev-charging.nec-625-design","steps":["Size the branch circuit/feeder per 625.42, treating EV charging load as continuous, unless an automatic load management system (ALMS) is used, in which case the equipment load may be limited to the ALMS-permitted maximum instead of full EVSE nameplate rating","Note the 2023 NEC now allows cord-and-plug EVSE with adjustable settings (not just fixed-in-place equipment) to use the ALMS load-limiting allowance","Determine ventilation needs per 625.52: mechanical supply-and-exhaust ducted to the outdoors is required only if the EVSE is listed for indoor charging with ventilation; EVSE listed for indoor use without ventilation needs none","Confirm GFCI protection at the EVSE or upstream breaker per 625.54; the 2023 NEC extended GFCI protection to 250V circuits, sweeping in 240V EV circuits"],"gotchas":["Local jurisdictions may still enforce the 2020 NEC — confirm which NEC edition the AHJ has adopted before applying 2023-specific allowances like the expanded ALMS language","The continuous-load default (125% sizing) still applies unless a code-recognized load management system is documented in the design — don't assume any \"smart\" charger qualifies without checking its listing"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-13T00:48:12.767Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/8ebf2860-3c65-43f3-ab4f-8e6a91a4de76"}