Nonresidential EV infrastructure & power allocation

Grounded in the retrieved California Energy Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

• § 106.5.3.2 High relevance — show source text

  Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
  2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.
  3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.|1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
  2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.
  3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.|1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
  2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.
  3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.|1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
  2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.
  3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.|

  A5.106.5.3.2 Tier 1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—power allocation method. The power allocation method may be used as an alternative to the requirements in Section 5.106.5.3.1, Section 5.106.5.3.2, and associated Table A5.106.5.3.1. Use Table A5.106.5.3.2 to determine the total power in kVA required based on the total number of actual parking spaces.

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  APPENDIX A5 — NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

  Power allocation method shall include the following:

  1. Use any kVA combination of EV capable spaces, low power Level 2, Level 2 or DCFC EVSEs.
  2. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.

  TABLE A5.106.5.3.2—TIER 1 EVCS—POWER ALLOCATION METHOD	Col2	Col3	Col4
  TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTUAL PARKING SPACES	MINIMUM TOTAL kVA @ 6.6 kVA	OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE3, 4, LOW POWER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 21, 2, OR DCFC	OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE3, 4, LOW POWER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 21, 2, OR DCFC
  1–9	13.2	13.2	13.2
  10–25	33	33	33
  26–50	72.6	72.6	72.6
  51–75	125.4	125.4	125.4
  76–100	171.6	171.6	171.6
  101–150	250.8	250.8	250.8
  151–200	349.8	349.8	349.8
  201 and over	30 percent of actual parking spaces× 6.6	Total required kVA = P× .

• § 5.106.5.3.3 High relevance — show source text

  5.106.5.3.3 Use of automatic load management systems (ALMS). ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load capacity specified in Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum 3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.

  5.106.5.3.4 Accessible electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) . When EVSE is installed, accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, Section 11B-228.3.

  5.106.5.3.5 Electric vehicle charging station signage. Electric vehicle charging stations shall be identified by signage or pavement markings in compliance with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).

  5.106.5.3.6 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—power allocation method. The power allocation method may be used as an alternative to the requirements in Section 5.106.5.3.1, Section 5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1. Use Table 5.106.5.3.6 to determine the total power in kVA required based on the total number of actual parking spaces.

  Power allocation method shall include the following:

  1. Use any kVA combination of EV capable spaces, low power Level 2, Level 2 or DCFC EVSEs.
  2. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.

  TABLE 5.106.5.3.6-EVCS—POWER ALLOCATION METHOD	Col2	Col3	Col4
  TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTUAL PARKING SPACES	MINIMUM TOTAL kVA @ 6.6 kVA	OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY **COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE3,4, ** LOW POWER LEVEL 2, LEVEL 21, 2, OR DCFC	OFFICE AND RETAIL TOTAL kVA REQUIRED IN ANY COMBINATION OF EV CAPABLE4, 5, LOW POWER LEVEL 2, LEVEL 21, 2, OR DCFC
  1–9	0	0	0
  10–25	26.4	26.4	26.4
  26–50	52.8	52.8	52.8
  51–75	85.8	85.8	85.8
  76–100	112.2	112.2	112.2
  101–150	165	165	165
  151–200	231	231	231
  201 and over	20 percent of actual parking spaces × 6.6	Total required kVA = P × .20 × 6.6 Where P = Parking spaces in facility	Total required kVA = P × .20 × 6.6 Where P = Parking spaces in facility
  1. Level 2 EVSE @ 6.6 kVA minimum. 2.

• § 5.106.5 High relevance — show source text

  5.106.5 Electric vehicle (EV) charging.

  5.106.5.1 Reserved.

  5.106.5.2 Reserved.

  5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. [N] [BSC-CG] Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces, Section 5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1, or Section 5.106.5.3.6 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—Power allocation method and associated Table 5.106.5.3.6, and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code. Exceptions:

  1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions: a. Where there is no local utility power supply. b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power. c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.

  2. Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to, automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code ; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging. 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces. [N] EV capable spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 5.106.5.3.1 and the following requirements:

  3. Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1-inch (25 mm) diameter shall be provided and shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV capable space and into a suitable listed cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent. A common raceway may be used to serve multiple EV capable spaces.

  4. A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volt, 40-ampere minimum branch circuit for each EV capable space, with delivery of 30-ampere minimum to an installed EVSE at each EVCS.

  5. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each EV capable space.

  6. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the reserved overcurrent protective device space(s) as “EV CAPABLE”. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE.” Note: A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by an enforcement agency. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.

• § 5.106.5.3.1 High relevance — show source text

  Maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 67 percent.
  4. If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
  5. For office and retail buildings the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 25 percent.|1. Level 2 EVSE @ 6.6 kVA minimum.
  2. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.
  3. Maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 67 percent.
  4. If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
  5. For office and retail buildings the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 25 percent.|

  A5.106.5.3.3 Tier 2. Comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces, Section 5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations and associated Table A5.106.5.3.3, or Section A5.106.5.3.4 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—power allocation method and associated Table A5.106.5.3.4.

  Refer to Section 5.106.5.3.2 for the permitted use of Level 2 or Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) to create EVCS. Refer to Section 5.106.3.2.1 for the allowed use of DCFC to comply with both EV capable spaces and Level 2 EVSE. Refer to Section 5.106.5.3.3 for the allowed use of Automatic Load Management System (ALMS).

  TABLE A5.106.5.3.3—TIER 2 EV CAPABLE SPACES AND EVCS	Col2	Col3	Col4
  TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTUAL PARKING SPACES	NUMBER OF REQUIRED EV CAPABLE SPACES	OTHER THAN OFFICE AND RETAIL NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS2, 3	OFFICE AND RETAIL NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS2, 3
  1–9	3	2	2
  10–25	8	4	6
  26–50	17	9	13
  51–75	28	14	21
  76–100	40	20	30
  101–150	57	29	43
  151–200	79	40	59
  201 and over	45 percent of actual parking spaces1	50 percent of EV capable spaces1	75 percent of EV capable spaces1
  1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number. 3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.	1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number. 3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.	1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number. 3. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.	1.

• § 5.106.5.3.2.1 High relevance — show source text

  5.106.5.3.2.1 Receptacle configurations. 208/240V EV charging receptacles shall comply with one of the following configurations:

  1. For 20-ampere receptacles, NEMA 6-20R
  2. For 30-ampere receptacles, NEMA 14-30R
  3. For 50-ampere receptacles, NEMA 14-50R

  5.106.5.3.2.2 EV charger connectors. EV chargers shall be equipped with SAE J1772 with a maximum output 240 Volts AC or SAE J3400 connectors.

  When using level 2 SAE J3400 SAE connectors, supplied by a 480 V 3-phase service, at least 20 percent of the EV charger connectors shall be SAE J1772 with a maximum output 240 Volts AC.

  5.106.5.3.2.3 The installation of each DCFC EVSE shall be permitted to reduce the minimum number of required EV capable spaces without EVSE or EVCS with Level 2 EVSE by five, and reduce proportionally the required electrical load capacity to the service panel or subpanel.

  5.106.5.3.2.4 The installation of two low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles shall be permitted to reduce the minimum number of required EV capable spaces without EVSE in Table 5.106.5.3.1 by one.

  5.106.5.3.2.4.1 Raceway capacity requirements. To allow for future upgrades to the electrical conductors serving low power Level 2 charging receptacles, the listed raceway serving such receptacles shall be sized to allow the installation of a dedicated 208/240-volt 40-ampere branch circuit. Where no raceway is used, the conductors shall be sized to accommodate a 208/240-volt 40-ampere receptacle.

  5.106.5.3.3 Use of automatic load management systems (ALMS). ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load capacity specified in Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum 3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.

  5.106.5.3.4 Accessible electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) . When EVSE is installed, accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, Section 11B-228.3.

  5.106.5.3.5 Electric vehicle charging station signage. Electric vehicle charging stations shall be identified by signage or pavement markings in compliance with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).

  5.106.5.3.6 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—power allocation method. The power allocation method may be used as an alternative to the requirements in Section 5.106.5.3.1, Section 5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1. Use Table 5.106.5.3.6 to determine the total power in kVA required based on the total number of actual parking spaces.

• § 5.106.5.6 High relevance — show source text

  000 to 256,000|1 or 2|200| |Warehouse|20,000 to 256,000|3 or Greater|400| |Warehouse|Greater than 256,000|1 or Greater|400|

  5.106.5.6 Electric vehicle (EV) charging at public schools and community colleges. [DSA-SS] Electric vehicle infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with Section 5.106.5.6 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code.

  Exceptions:

  1. On a case-by-case basis where compliance with this section has been demonstrated to be not feasible based upon one of the following conditions, and with concurrence by the Division of the State Architect (DSA), compliance with Section 5.106.5.6 shall not be required. a. Where there is no local utility power supply. b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power. c. The installation of EVCS is impracticable.
  2. Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are not required to comply with Section 5.106.5.6.

  5.106.5.6.1 EV capable spaces. EV capable spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 5.106.5.6.1 and the following requirements:

  1. Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1-inch (25 mm) diameter shall be provided and shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area and shall terminate in close proximity to the

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  proposed location of the EV capable space and into a suitable listed cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent. A common raceway may be used to serve multiple EV capable spaces. 2. A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volt, 40-ampere minimum branch circuit for each EV capable space, with delivery of 30-ampere minimum to an installed EVSE at each EVCS.

  3. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each EV capable space.
  4. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the reserved overcurrent protective device space(s) as “EV CAPABLE.” The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE.”

  TABLE 5.106.5.6.1	Col2	Col3
  TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES	NUMBER OF REQUIRED EV CAPABLE SPACES	NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVCS2
  0–9	0	0
  10–25	4	1
  26–50	8	2
  51–75	13	3
  76–100	17	4
  101–150	25	6
  151–200	35	9
  201 and over	20 percent of total1	25 percent of EV capable spaces1
  1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.	1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.	1.

• § 4.1.2 High relevance — show source text

  4.1.2 through
  5.106.4.1.5||||| |DIVISION 5.1
  Planning and
  Design
  (continued)|Tier 1
  Prerequisite|Designated parking—35% of parking capacity with future
  charging spaces, parking stall markings and vehicle
  designation|A5.106.5.1,
  A5.106.5.1.1,
  A5.106.5.1.3,
  A5.106.5.1.4,
  A5.106.5.1.5||||| |DIVISION 5.1
  Planning and
  Design
  (continued)|Tier 1
  Prerequisite|Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1, Section
  5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.1 Tier 1
  OR
  Power Allocation Method:
  Section A5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.2 Tier 1|5.106.5.3.1,
  5.106.5.3.2,
  Table A5.106.5.3.1 Tier
  1, 5.106.5.3.2.1,
  5.106.5.3.2.2,
  5.106.5.3.2.3,
  5.106.5.3.2.4,
  5.106.5.3.3,
  5.106.5.3.4 and
  5.106.5.3.5
  OR
  A5.106.5.3.2,
  Table A5.106.5.3.2
  Tier 1, 5.106.5.3.3,
  5.106.5.3.4,
  5.106.5.3.5, 5.106.5.6,
  5.106.5.3.6.1,
  5.106.5.3.6.2 and
  5.106.5.3.6.3||||| |DIVISION 5.1
  Planning and
  Design
  (continued)|Mandatory|Additions or Alterations to existing buildings or parking facili-
  ties [A] with Exceptions|5.106.5.4||||| |DIVISION 5.1
  Planning and
  Design
  (continued)|Mandatory|Existing buildings or parking areas without previously
  installed EV capable infrastructure [A].|5.106.5.4.1||||| |DIVISION 5.1
  Planning and
  Design
  (continued)|Mandatory|Existing buildings or parking areas with previously installed
  EV capable infrastructure [A].|5.106.5.4.2||||| |DIVISION 5.1
  Planning and
  Design
  (continued)|Mandatory|Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty [N]|5.106.5.

• § 5.106.5.3.1 High relevance — show source text

  If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
  5. For office and retail buildings the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 25 percent.|1. Level 2 EVSE @ 6.6 kVA minimum.
  2. At least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.
  3. Maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 75 percent.
  4. If EV capable spaces are utilized, they shall meet the requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
  5. For office and retail buildings the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 25 percent.|

  A5.106.6 Parking capacity. Design parking capacity to meet but not exceed minimum local zoning requirements.

  A5.106.6.1 Reduce parking capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on-site parking area by

  1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan or
  2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation.

  Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local TMAs.

  A5.106.7 Exterior wall shading. Meet requirements in the current edition of the California Energy Code and comply with either Section A5.106.7.1 or A5.106.7.2 for wall surfaces. If using vegetative shade, plant species documented to reach desired coverage within 5 years of building occupancy.

  A5.106.7.1 Fenestration. Provide vegetative or man-made shading devices for all fenestration on east-, south- and west-facing walls.

  A5.106.7.1.1 East and west walls. Shading devices shall have 30-percent coverage to a height of 20 feet or to the top of the exterior wall, whichever is less. Calculate shade coverage on the summer solstice at 10 AM for east-facing walls and at 3 PM for west-facing walls.

  A5.106.7.1.2 South walls. Shading devices shall have 60-percent coverage to a height of 20 feet or to the top of the exterior wall, whichever is less.

  A5.106.7.2 Opaque wall areas. Use wall surfacing with minimum SRI 25 (aged), for 75 percent of opaque wall areas.

  Exception: Use of vegetated shade in Wildland-Urban Interface Areas as defined in Chapter 7A (Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure) of the California Building Code shall meet the requirements of that chapter.

  Note: If not available from the manufacturer, aged SRI value calculations may be found at the California Energy Commis-sion’s web site at www.energy.ca.gov.

  A5.106.8 Reserved.

  A5.106.9 Reserved.

  A5.106.10 Reserved.

  A5.106.11 Reduction of heat island effect. Reduce heat islands by requiring Section A5.106.11.1 Hardscape alternatives, Section A5.106.11.2 Cool roofs, or Section A5.106.11.3 Shade trees.

• § 5.106.5.6.4.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  5.106.5.6.4.1 Alterations of and additions to parking facilities. EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the number indicated in Table 5.106.5.6.1 or minimum power indicated in Table 5.106.5.6.3 when the scope of work includes an increase in power supply to an electric panel serving light fixtures illuminating the parking area or when area containing parking spaces is added to a parking facility. The number of required EVCS shall be based on the total number of existing and new parking spaces in the parking facility.

  5.106.5.6.4.2 Alterations consisting of the installation of photovoltaic systems. EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the number indicated in Table 5.106.5.6.1 or maximum power indicated in Table 5.106.5.6.3 when a new photovoltaic system is installed in an existing parking facility.

  5.106.5.6.5 Requirement to install EVSE. Level 2 EVSE shall be provided in all existing EV capable spaces to create EVCS when a project is required by California Administrative Code Section 4-309 to be submitted for plan approval to the Division of the State Architect. When EVSE is installed in existing EV capable spaces, accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 11B .

  Exception: Projects in which improvements in parking areas consist only of accessibility improvements are not required to comply with Section 5.106.5.6.5.

  5.106.6 Reserved.

  5.106.7 Reserved.

  5.106.8 Light pollution reduction. [N] Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following:

  1. The minimum requirements in the California Energy Code for Lighting Zones 0-4 as defined in Chapter 10, Section 10-114 of the California Administrative Code ; and
  2. Backlight (B) ratings as defined in IES TM-15-11 (shown in Table A-1 in Chapter 8);
  3. Uplight and Glare ratings as defined in California Energy Code (shown in Tables 130.2-A and 130.2-B in Chapter 8) and
  4. Allowable BUG ratings not exceeding those shown in Table 5.106.8 [N], or

  Comply with a local ordinance lawfully enacted pursuant to Section 101.7, whichever is more stringent.

  Exceptions:

  1. Luminaires that qualify as exceptions in Sections 130.2(b) and 140.7 of the California Energy Code.
  2. Emergency lighting.
  3. Building facade meeting the requirements in Table 140.7-B of the California Energy Code, Part 6.
  4. Custom lighting features as allowed by the local enforcing agency, as permitted by Section 101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction.
  5. Luminaires with less than 6,200 initial luminaire lumens.

  5.106.8.1 Facing – Backlight. Luminaires within 2MH of a property line shall be oriented so that the nearest property line is behind the fixture, and shall comply with the backlight rating specified in Table 5.106.8 based on the lighting zone and distance to the nearest point of that property line.

• § 5.106.4.1.2.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  Calculations for bicycle parking requirements shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

  5.106.4.1.2.1 For new buildings with tenant spaces, provide secure bicycle parking for 10 percent of the tenant-occupants, with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility.

  5.106.4.1.2.2 For additions or alterations, provide secure bicycle parking for 10 percent of the tenant-occupants being added, with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility.

  5.106.4.1.2.3 For new shell buildings in phased projects, provide secure bicycle parking for 10 percent of the anticipated tenant-occupants, with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility.

  5.106.4.2 Bicycle parking. [DSA-SS] For public schools and community colleges, comply with Sections 5.106.4.2.1 and 5.106.4.2.2. 5.106.4.2.1 Student bicycle parking. Provide permanently anchored bicycle racks conveniently accessed with a minimum of four two-bike capacity racks per new building.

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  5.106.4.2.2 Staff bicycle parking. Provide permanent, secure bicycle parking conveniently accessed with a minimum of two staff bicycle parking spaces per new building. Acceptable bicycle parking facilities shall be convenient from the street or staff parking area and shall meet one of the following:

  1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles;
  2. Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks; or
  3. Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

  5.106.5 Electric vehicle (EV) charging.

  5.106.5.1 Reserved.

  5.106.5.2 Reserved.

  5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. [N] [BSC-CG] Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces, Section 5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1, or Section 5.106.5.3.6 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)—Power allocation method and associated Table 5.106.5.3.6, and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code. Exceptions:

  1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions: a. Where there is no local utility power supply. b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power. c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
  2. Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to, automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code ; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging. 5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces. [N] EV capable spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 5.106.5.3.1 and the following requirements:
• § 5.106.5.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  Install EVCS at all existing EV capable spaces, utilizing the existing allocated power and infrastructure for the total number of actual parking spaces being added or altered, prior to adding any new EV capable spaces. If the area being added or altered exceeds the existing EV capable capacity, allocated power and infrastructure, provide additional EV charging as needed to comply with this section.

  5.106.5.5 Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty. [N] [BSG-CG] Construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.5.1 to facilitate future installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Construction for warehouses, grocery stores and retail stores, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities with planned off-street loading spaces shall also comply with Section 5.106.5.5.1 for future installation of medium- and heavy-duty EVSE.

  Exceptions:

  1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions: a. Where there is no local utility power supply. b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power. c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.

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  NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES

  When EVSE(s) is/are installed, it shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code and as follows:

  5.106.5.5.1 Electric vehicle charging readiness requirements for warehouses, grocery stores, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces. [N] In order to avoid future demolition when adding EV supply and distribution equipment, spare raceway(s) or busway(s) and adequate capacity for transformer(s), service panel(s) or subpanel(s) shall be installed at the time of construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code . Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. The transformer, main service equipment and subpanels shall meet the minimum power requirement in Table 5.106.5.5.1 to accommodate the dedicated branch circuits for the future installation of EVSE.

  2. The construction documents shall indicate one or more location(s) convenient to the planned off-street loading space(s) reserved for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV charging cabinets and charging dispensers, and a pathway reserved for routing of conduit from the termination of the raceway(s) or busway(s) to the charging cabinet(s) and dispenser(s), as shown in Table 5.106.5.5.1.

  3. Raceway(s) or busway(s) originating at a main service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area where potential future medium- and heavy-duty EVSE will be located and shall terminate in close proximity to the potential future location of the charging equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

  4. The raceway(s) or busway(s) shall be of sufficient size to carry the minimum additional system load to the future location of the charging for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs as shown in Table 5.106.5.5.1.