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Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 17.88 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND EXPEDITED BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

San Jose Municipal Code Part 3 Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose

Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.88.300 - Electric vehicle charging station requirements.

A. All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city.

B. Electric vehicle charging stations shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the public utilities commission regarding safety and reliability.

(Ord. 29740.)

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