11B-228 Depositories, Vending Machines

11B- 228.1 General. Where provided, at least one of each type of depository, vending machine, change machine and fuel dispenser shall comply with Section 11B- 309 . Electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with Section 11B-228.3.

Exception: Drive-up only depositories shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 .

11B- 228.2 Mail boxes. Where mail boxes are provided in an interior location, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with Section 11B- 309. In residential facilities, where mail boxes are provided for each residential dwelling unit, mail boxes complying with Section 11B- 309 shall be provided for each residential dwelling unit required to provide mobility features complying with Sections 11B- 809.2 through 11B- 809.4 and adaptable features complying with Sections 11B-809.6 through 11B-809.12.

11B-228.3 Electric vehicle charging stations.

11B-228.3.1 General. Where electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) are provided, EVCS shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B-228.3.

11B-30 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING

11B-228.3.1.1 Existing facilities. Where new EVCS are added to a facility with existing EVCS, the requirements of Section 11B-812 shall apply only to the new EVCS installed. Alterations to existing EVCS shall comply with Section 11B-228.3.

11B-228.3.1.2 Operable parts. Where EV chargers are provided, operable parts on all EV chargers shall comply with Section 11B-309.4.

11B-228.3.2 Minimum number. EVCS complying with Section 11B-812 shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B-228.3.2 for each combination of charging level and EV connector type integral to the EV charger. Each combination of charging level (such as: AC Level 1, AC Level 2, DC Fast Charge) and EV connector type shall be considered as a facility. Where EVCS are provided in more than one facility on a site, the number of EVCS complying with Section 11B-228.3.2 provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number required for each facility. In public housing facilities, EVCS provided for common use of residents shall comply with Section 11B-228.3.2. Where an EV charger can simultaneously charge more than one vehicle, the number of EV chargers provided shall be considered equivalent to the number of electric vehicles that can be simultaneously charged.

Exceptions:

1. EVCS not available to the general public and designated specifically for an individual EV driver shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-228.3.2.

2. EVCS not available to the general public and serving only fleet vehicles shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-228.3.2.

Note: Electric vehicle charging provided in newly constructed facilities are also subject to the California Green Building Standards Code.

11B-228.3.2.1 Public use or common use EVCS. Where EVCS are provided for public use or common use, EVCS complying with Section 11B-812 shall be provided in accordance with Table 11B-228.3.2.1. Where new EVCS are installed in facilities with existing EVCS, the “Total Number of EVCS at a Facility” in Table 11B-228.3.2.1 shall include both existing and new EVCS.

Exception: All drive-up EVCS shall comply with Section 11B-812.

TABLE 11B-228.3.2.1—ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR PUBLIC USE AND COMMON USE

*TOTAL NUMBER OF* *EVCS AT A FACILITY1*	*MINIMUM NUMBER (by type) OF EVCS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 11B-8121*	*MINIMUM NUMBER (by type) OF EVCS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 11B-8121*	*MINIMUM NUMBER (by type) OF EVCS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 11B-8121*
*TOTAL NUMBER OF* *EVCS AT A FACILITY1*	*Van Accessible*	*Standard Accessible*	*Ambulatory*
1 to 4	1	0	0
5 to 25	1	1	0
26 to 50	1	1	1
51 to 75	1	2	2
76 to 100	1	3	3
101 and over	1, plus 1 for each 300, or fraction thereof, over 100	3, plus 1 for each 60, or fraction thereof, over 100	3, plus 1 for each 50, or fraction thereof, over 100
1. Where an EV charger can simultaneously charge more than one vehicle, the number of EVCS provided shall be considered equivalent to the number of electric vehicles that can be simultaneously charged.