Compliance with the 2016 California Electrical Code
:
A. Does the plan include EVCS manufacturer's specs and installation guidelines?
B. Does the electrical plan identify the amperage and location of existing electrical
service panel?
1) If yes, does the existing panel schedule show room for additional breakers?
C. Is the charging unit rated more than 60 amps or more than 150V to ground?
1) If yes, are disconnecting means provided in a readily accessible location in line of
site and within 50’ of EVCS. (CEC 625.23)
D. Does the charging equipment have a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL) approved listing mark? (UL 2202/UL 2200)
E. If trenching is required, is the trenching detail called out?
1) Is the trenching in compliance with electrical feeder requirements from structure
to structure? (CEC 225)
2) Is the trenching in compliance with minimum cover requirements for wiring
methods or circuits? (18” for direct burial per CEC 300)
Compliance with 2016 California Green Building Standards Code:
A. Do the CAL Green EV Readiness installation requirements apply to this project:
1) Do the plans demonstrate conformance with mandatory measures for 3% of total
parking spaces, but no less than one, for new multifamily dwellings with 17+ units
that must be EV capable (4.106.4.2)
2) Do the construction documents indicate the location of the proposed EV spaces
where at least one is located in common use areas and available to all residents
for use (4.106.4.2.1)
3) When EV chargers are installed, EV spaces required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, item 3
shall comply with at least one of the following options:
a. The EV space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking space
that complies with CBC Chapter 11-A, to allow use of the EV charger from
the accessible parking space.
b. The EV space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined by CBC
Chapter 2, to the building.
c. EV charging space(s) comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2, items 1, 2 and 3.
Notes: This criteria is intended for an expedited EVCS permitting process. If any items are
checked NO, please revise plans to fit within the eligibility checklist; otherwise the
permit application may go through the standard plan review and approval process.
Plan review commences the day after submittal with up to 3 business days for
qualifying expedited projects and up to 10 business days for all other EVCS projects.
Electrical plans shall be completed, stamped and signed by a California Licensed
Electrical Engineer or a C-10 electrical contractor.
Project Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Applicant Signature: __________________________________________________________________
Applicants Printed Name: _____________________________________________________________
Contractor’s License Number and type: _____________________ - _____________________
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