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Black Text - CALGreen 2013 (includes July 2015 Supplement)
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Green Text – Current San Francisco Green Building Code
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Red Text – Proposed amendments and deletions to the SF Green Building Code
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Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Francisco:
Section 1. CEQA and General Plan Consistency Findings.
(a) The Planning Department has determined that the actions contemplated in this
ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources
Code Sections 21000 et seq.). Said determination is on file with the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors in File No. ___ and is incorporated herein by reference. The Board affirms this
determination.
(b) On __________, the Planning Commission, in Resolution No. __________,
adopted findings [OR, the Planning Department determined] that the actions contemplated in
this ordinance are consistent, on balance, with the City’s General Plan and eight priority
policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. The Board adopts these findings [OR, this
determination] as its own. A copy of said Resolution [OR determination] is on file with the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. __________, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Section 2. General Findings.
(a) The California Building Standards Code is contained in Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations, and consists of several parts that are based upon model codes with
amendments made by various State agencies. The California Green Building Standards
Code, also known as the CALGreen Code, is Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, and San Francisco has enacted the San Francisco Green Building Code as
amendments to the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code.
(b) Local jurisdictions are required to enforce the California Green Building Standards
Code but they may also enact more stringent standards when reasonably necessary because
of local conditions caused by climate, geology or topography.
(c) The Building Inspection Commission shall consider the applicable sections of this
legislation at duly noticed public hearings.
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Section 3. Findings Regarding Local Conditions Required by the California Health and
Safety Code.
(a) California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.7 provides that before making any
changes or modifications to the California Green Building Standards Code and any other
applicable provisions published by the State Building Standards Commission, the governing
body must make an express finding that each such change or modification is reasonably
necessary because of specified local conditions, and the findings must be filed with the State
Building Standards Commission before the local changes or modifications go into effect.
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(b) The Board of Supervisors expressly declares that the following amendments to the
San Francisco Green Building Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
topological, and geological conditions as listed below.
(1) As a coastal city located on the tip of a peninsula, San Francisco is
vulnerable to sea level rise, and human activities releasing greenhouse gases into the
atmosphere cause increases in worldwide average temperature, which contribute to melting of
glaciers and thermal expansion of ocean water – resulting in rising sea levels.
(2) San Francisco is already experiencing the repercussions of excessive CO2
emissions as rising sea levels threaten the City’s shoreline and infrastructure, have caused
significant erosion, increased impacts to infrastructure during extreme tides, and have caused
the City to expend funds to modify the sewer system.
(3) Some San Francisco populations are vulnerable to heat events.
(4) Increasing the adoption and use of electric vehicles will help San Francisco
meet its goals under Ordinance 81-08, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions citywide to 40%
below 1990 levels by 2025 and 80% by 2050.
(5) Use of electric vehicles benefits the health, welfare and resiliency of San
Francisco and its residents.
(6) Electric vehicles depend upon convenient access to charging, and the ability
to serve electric vehicles in existing buildings is commonly limited by the electrical system
capacity of the building.
(c) The most cost effective time to prepare building electrical infrastructure for electric
vehicle charging at a time when electric service is installed or upgraded due to construction
because workers are already on-site, utility service upgrade costs are lower, permitting and
administrative costs are lower, and it is more cost-effective to include such systems in existing
construction financing.
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Section 4. The Green Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger
automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and
the like, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from a rechargeable
storage battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic array, or other source of electric current. Plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles (PHEV) are considered electric vehicles. For purposes of the California
Electrical Code, off-road, self-propelled electric vehicles, such as industrial trucks, hoists, lifts,
transports, golf carts, airline ground support equipment, tractors, boats, and the like, are not
included.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGER. Off-board charging equipment used to charge an
electric vehicle.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FAST CHARGER. Off-board charging equipment used to charge
an electric vehicle in 75% less time than a standard Electric Vehicle Charger, or meeting a
similar standard defined by the Director.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACE (EV SPACE). A space intended for future
installation of EV charging equipment and charging of electric vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST CHARGING SPACE (EV FAST CHARGING SPACE). A space
intended for future installation of an EV Fast Charger for use by multiple electric vehicles per
day.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE LOAD SHARING SYSTEM. An electronic system to allocate charging
capacity among EV chargers.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (EVCS). One or more electric vehicle charging
spaces served by electric vehicle charger(s) or other charging equipment allowing charging of
electric vehicles. EVCS are not considered parking spaces.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). The conductors, including the
ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors and the electric vehicle
connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus
installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and
the electric vehicle.
[SFGBC] MAJOR ALTERATIONS. Alterations where interior finishes are removed and
significant upgrades to structural and mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems are
proposed where areas of such construction are 25,000 gross square feet or more in Group B,
M or R occupancies of existing buildings.
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CHAPTER 3 - GREEN BUILDING
SECTION 301
GENERAL
[SFGBC] 301.1 Scope. Buildings in the City and County of San Francisco shall be designed
to include the green building measures specified as mandatory under the California Green
Building Standards Code (CALGreen).
Additional green building requirements established by the City and County of San Francisco
are mandatory for:
(1) Newly constructed Group R occupancy buildings,
(2) Newly constructed buildings of Group B, M, A, and I occupancies that are 25,000 gross
square feet or more,
(3) New first-time build-outs of commercial interiors that are 25,000 gross square feet or
more in buildings of Group B or M occupancies, and
(4) Major alterations that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in existing buildings of
Group B, M or R occupancies, where interior finishes are removed and significant upgrades to
structural and mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems are proposed.
Exempt from additional local requirements of this chapter, unless otherwise noted, are:
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(1) Any new building in which laboratory use of any occupancy classification is the primary
use, and
(2) Any building undergoing renovation in which the area of renovation will be primarily for
laboratory use of any occupancy classification.
301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be
applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings where the addition or
alteration increases the building’s conditioned area, volume, or size. The requirements shall
apply only to and/or within the specific area of the addition or alteration.
Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations,
additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with waterconserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of
a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local
building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a
noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important
enactment dates.
301.2 Low-rise and high-rise residential buildings. [HCD] The provisions of individual
sections of the CALGreen may apply to either low-rise residential buildings, high-rise
residential buildings, or both. Individual sections will be designated by banners to indicate
where the section applies specifically to low-rise only (LR) or high-rise only (HR). When the
section applies to both low-rise and high-rise buildings, no banner will be used.
301.3 Nonresidential additions and alterations. [BSC] The provisions of individual sections
of Chapter 5 apply to newly constructed buildings, building additions of 1,000 square feet or
greater, and/or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or above (for
occupancies within the authority of California Building Standards Commission). Code sections
relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added
or altered within the scope of the permitted work.
A code section will be designated by a banner to indicate where the code section only applies
to newly constructed buildings [N] or to additions and/or alterations [A]. When the code
section applies to both, no banner will be used.
301.3.1 Nonresidential additions and alterations that cause updates to plumbing
fixtures only:
Note: On and after January 1, 2014, certain commercial real property, as defined in Civil
Code Section 1101.3, shall have its noncompliant plumbing fixtures replaced with appropriate
water-conserving plumbing fixtures under specific circumstances. See Civil Code Section
1101.1 et seq. for definitions, types of commercial real property affected, effective dates,
circumstances necessitating replacement of noncompliant plumbing fixtures, and duties and
responsibilities for ensuring compliance.
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SECTION 302
MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS
[SFGBC] 302.1 Mixed Occupancy Buildings. In mixed occupancy buildings, each portion of
a building shall comply with the specific California Title 24 Part 11 required measures
applicable to each specific occupancy. However, to fulfill any additional local green building
requirements, the project sponsor may apply a single required green building standard to the
entire building.
SECTION 303
PHASED PROJECTS
303.1 Phased projects. For shell buildings and others constructed for future tenant
improvements, only those code measures relevant to the building components and systems
considered to be new construction (or newly constructed) shall apply.
303.1.1 Tenant improvements. The provisions of this code shall apply only to the initial
tenant or occupant improvements to a project.
[SFGBC] 303.1.1.1 Maintenance of required features. Any structure subject to this
chapter shall maintain the green building features required herein, or equivalent,
regardless of subsequent alterations, additions, or changes of use, unless subject to
subsequent or more stringent requirements.
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CHAPTER 4
RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
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Division 4.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN
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SECTION 4.103
REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS
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4.103.3.3 Electric vehicle charging. Section 4.106.4 of this chapter shall apply to major
alterations to Existing Group R occupancy buildings where electrical service to the building
will be upgraded. In major alterations where existing electrical service will not be upgraded,
the requirements of Section 4.106.4 (all sections) shall apply to the maximum extent that
does not require upgrade to existing service.
SECTION 4.106
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4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction and major alterations. New
construction and major alterations as described in Section 4.103.3.3 shall comply with
Sections 4.106.4.1 and 4.106.4.2 provide sufficient electrical capacity and infrastructure to
facilitate installation and use of EV chargers. that will be capable of serving vehicles in 100
percent of parking spaces. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be When EVSE is
installed, it shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code San Francisco Electrical
Code, Article 625, and the California Energy Code, Subchapter 4, Section 130.5.
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On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency Director has determined EV
charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following
conditions:
1. Where there is no commercial power supply.
2. Where there is evidence substantiating that meeting the requirements will alter the
local utility infrastructure design requirements on the utility side of the meter so as to
increase the utility side cost to the homeowner or the developer by more than $400.00
per dwelling unit or $400.00 per parking space, whichever is greater. In such cases,
buildings subject to Section 4.106.4 shall meet the requirements by maximizing the
number of vehicles in garage parking spaces with access to daily on-site charging,
without exceeding the limit above.
4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with attached or
adjacent private garages, carports, or uncovered parking spaces. For each dwelling unit,
install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway
shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall
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originate at the main service or unit subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or
other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are
required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The
service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere minimum
dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit
overcurrent protective device.
4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the
overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as “EV CAPABLE”.
The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV
CAPABLE”.
4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings and major alterations. Where 17 3 or more
multifamily dwelling units are constructed on a building site, or undergo major alteration as
described in Section 4.103.3.3, 100 3 percent of parking spaces provided for all types of
parking facilities, but in no case less than one, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV
spacesEVCS) capable of supporting future EVSE and shall be identified on construction
documents. Calculations for the number of EVCS shall be rounded up to the nearest whole
number. An electrical panel board shall be provided at each parking level with sufficient
capacity to supply a minimum of 208/240-volts at 8 amperes to each EV space
simultaneously, with a minimum of 40 amperes per circuit, in order to provide the capability for
charging at 100 percent of parking spaces on that level with the use of EV load sharing
systems. Circuits and panel boards serving the electrical vehicle charging power distribution
system shall be separate from all other loads in order to facilitate separate metering or
submetering of such loads, and shall comply with the applicable sections of the San Francisco
Electrical Code, comply with the California Energy Code, Subchapter 4, Section 130.5.
Exception: One electric vehicle fast charging space (EV fast charging space) may be
substituted for up to every 10 parking spaces in lieu of EV Spaces. An electrical panel
board shall be provided at each parking level with EV fast charging spaces, and shall have
sufficient capacity to supply each planned Electric Vehicle fast charger with 80 amperes at
480VAC, or equivalent.
Note: Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s capability and
capacity for facilitating future EV charging. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be
constructed or available until EV chargers are installed for use.
4.106.4.2.1 Electric vehicle charging space (EV space) locations. Construction
documents shall indicate the location of proposed EV spaces. At least one EV space shall
be located in common use areas and available for use by all residents.
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comply with at least one of the following options:
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accessible parking space.
2. The EV space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in the California
Building Code, Chapter 2, to the building.
4.106.4.2.2 Electric vehicle charging space (EV space) dimensions. The EV spaces
shall be designed to comply with the following:
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The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet (5486 mm).
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The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm).
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One in every 25 EV spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an 8-foot
(2438 mm) wide minimum aisle. A 5-foot (1524 mm) wide minimum aisle shall be
permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is 12 feet (3658 mm).
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Surface slope for this EV space and the aisle shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in
48 units horizontal (2.083 percent slope) in any direction.
4.106.4.2.3 Single EV space required. Install a listed raceway capable of accommodating
a 208/240-volt dedicated branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1
(nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or
subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or enclosure in close proximity to the
proposed location of the EV spaces. Construction documents shall identify the raceway
termination point. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a
branch circuit overcurrent protective device.
4.106.4.2.4 Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the
raceway termination point and proposed location of future EV spaces and EV chargers.
Construction documents shall also provide information on amperage of future EVSE,
anticipated EV load sharing system design(s) where applicable, raceway method(s), wiring
schematics and electrical load calculations to verify that the electrical panel service
capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have
sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV spaces at the full
rated amperage of the EV load sharing system. Plan design shall be based upon a 40ampere minimum branch circuit, and a minimum of 8 amperes per EV space. Raceways
and related components that are planned to be installed underground, enclosed,
inaccessible or in concealed areas and spaces shall be installed at the time of original
construction.
4.106.4.2.5 Electric Vehicle fast charging space(s). Construction documents shall
indicate the raceway termination point and proposed location of future EV fast charger
spaces and EV fast chargers. Construction documents shall also provide information on
amperage of EV fast chargers, raceway method(s), wiring schematics and electrical load
calculations to verify that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system,
including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity, through the
electrical service and through the use of battery storage if applicable, to simultaneously
operate all EV fast chargers at all required EV fast charger spaces at the full rated
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amperage of the EV fast charger(s). Raceways and related components that are planned
to be installed underground, enclosed, inaccessible or in concealed areas and spaces shall
be installed at the time of original construction.
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overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as “EV
CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
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California Department of Transportation adopts and publishes the “California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD)” to provide uniform
standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California. Zero
Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings can be found in the New Policies &
Directives Number 13-01. Website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/policy/13-01.pdf.
1. The
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Vehicle Code Section 22511 for EV charging space signage in off-street parking
facilities and for use of EV charging spaces.
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3. The
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) published a “Zero-Emission
Vehicle Community Readiness Guidebook” which provides helpful information for
local governments, residents and businesses. Website:
http://opr.ca.gov/docs/ZEV_Guidebook.pdf.
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Division 4.4 – MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
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SECTION 4.410
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
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4.410.1 Operation and maintenance manual. At the time of final inspection, a manual,
compact disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency which
includes all of the following shall be placed in the building:
1. Directions to the owner or occupant that the manual shall remain with the building
throughout the life cycle of the structure.
2. Operation and maintenance instructions for the following:
a. Equipment and appliances, including water-saving devices and systems, HVAC
systems, water-heating systems, photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle chargers,
and other major appliances and equipment.
b. Roof and yard drainage, including gutters and downspouts.
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3. Information from local utility, water and waste recovery providers on methods to further
reduce resource consumption, including recycle programs and locations.
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4. Public transportation and/or carpool options available in the area.
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5. Educational material on the positive impacts of an interior relative humidity between
30–60 percent and what methods an occupant may use to maintain the relative
humidity level in that range.
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6. Information about water-conserving landscape and irrigation design and controllers
which conserve water.
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7. Instructions for maintaining gutters and downspouts and the importance of diverting
water at least 5 feet away from the foundation.
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8. Information on required routine maintenance measures, including, but not limited to,
caulking, painting, grading around the building, etc.
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9. Information about state solar energy and incentive programs available.
10. A copy of all special inspection verifications required by the enforcing agency or this
code.
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NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
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5.103.3.3 Electric vehicle charging. Section 5.106.5.3 of this chapter shall apply to newly
constructed buildings, and to major alterations to Existing Group A, B, I, and M occupancy
buildings where electrical service to the building will be upgraded. In major alterations where
existing electrical service will not be upgraded, the requirements of Section 5.106.5 (all
sections) shall apply to the maximum extent that does not require upgrade to existing
service.
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5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging.[N] Construction and major alterations as described
in 5.103.3.3 shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 or Section 5.106.5.3.2 to facilitate future
installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). 100 percent of parking spaces shall
be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future EVSE. An
electrical panel board shall be provided at each parking level with sufficient capacity to supply
a minimum of 208/240-volts at 8 amperes to each EV space simultaneously, and provide the
capability for charging at 100 percent of parking spaces on that level with the use of EV load
sharing systems. Metering for the electrical vehicle charging power distribution system shall
be separate from all other loads and shall, with the applicable sections of the San Francisco
Electrical Code, comply with the California Energy Code, Subchapter 4, Section 130.5.When
EVSE is installed, it shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code San Francisco
Building Code, the San Francisco Electrical Code, and the California Energy Code, and as
follows:
5.106.5.3.1 Single charging space raceway requirements. [N] When only a single
charging space is required to have a raceway installed per Section Table 5.106.5.3.3, a
raceway is required to be installed at the time of construction and shall be installed in
accordance with the California Electrical Code San Francisco Electrical Code, the California
Building Code San Francisco Building Code, Chapter 11B-812 Electric vehicle charging
stations, and the California Energy Code. Construction plans and specifications shall
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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4. The raceway shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel serving the area, and shall
terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the charging equipment and
into a listed suitable cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent.
5. The service panel or subpanel shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate a
minimum 40-ampere dedicated branch circuit for the future installation of the EVSE.
provide the capability for charging at 100 percent of parking spaces on that level with
the use of an EV load sharing system.
5.106.5.3.2 Multiple charging space(s) raceway requirements. [N] When multiple
charging spaces are required to have raceways installed per Section Table 5.106.5.3.3,
raceway(s) is/are required to be installed at the time of construction and shall be installed in
accordance with California Electrical Code San Francisco Electrical Code, San Francisco
Building Code, Chapter 11B-812 Electric vehicle charging stations, and the California
Energy Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. The type and location of the EVSE.
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2. The raceway(s) 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 charging equipment
and into listed suitable cabinet(s), box(es), enclosure(s) or equivalent.
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3. Plan design shall be based upon 40-ampere minimum branch circuits.
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4. Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system, to include
the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution transformers and have sufficient
capacity to simultaneously charge all required EVs using a load sharing system at its
full rated amperage.
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5. The service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the
required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVSE
and provide the capability for charging at 100 percent of parking spaces on that level
with the use of an EV load sharing system
Exception: One electric vehicle fast charging space (EV fast charging space) may be
substituted for up to every 10 parking spaces in lieu of EV Spaces. An electrical panel
board shall be provided at each parking level with EV fast charging spaces, and shall
have sufficient capacity to supply each planned Electric Vehicle fast charger with 80
amperes at 480VAC, or equivalent.
5.106.5.3.3 EV charging space calculation. [N] Table 5.106.5.3.3 shall be used to
determine if single or multiple charging space requirements apply for the future installation
of EVSE. EV raceway installation. A raceway is required to be installed at the time of
construction at a minimum of 6 percent of parking spaces, but in no case less than one
parking space.
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determined EV charging and infrastructure is not feasible based upon one or more of
the following conditions:
1. Where there is insufficient electrical supply.
2. 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. Where there is evidence substantiating that meeting the
requirements will alter the local utility infrastructure design requirements on the
utility side of the meter so as to increase the utility side cost to the homeowner or
the developer by more than $400.00 per parking space. In such cases, buildings
subject to Section 5.106.5.3 shall meet the requirements by maximizing the
number of vehicles in garage parking spaces with access to daily on-site charging,
without exceeding the limit above.
TABLE 5.106.5.3.3
TOTAL NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
PARKING
REQUIRED EV
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CHARGING SPACES
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5.106.5.3.3.1 Electric Vehicle fast charging space(s). Construction documents shall
indicate the raceway termination point and proposed location of future EV fast charger
spaces and EV fast chargers. Construction documents shall also provide information on
amperage of future EV fast chargers, raceway method(s), wiring schematics and
electrical load calculations to verify that the electrical panel service capacity and
electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient
capacity to simultaneously charge all EV fast chargers at all required EV fast charger
spaces at the full rated amperage of the EV fast charger(s). Raceways and related
components that are planned to be installed underground, enclosed, inaccessible or in
concealed areas and spaces shall be installed at the time of original construction
5.106.5.3.4 Identification. [N] The service panel or subpanel(s) circuit directory shall
identify the reserved overcurrent protective device space(s) for future EV charging as “EV
CAPABLE”. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as
“EV CAPABLE.”
5.106.5.3.5 [N] Future charging spaces qualify as designated parking as described in
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Section 5.106.5.2 Designated parking for fuel-efficient vehicles.
Notes:
1. The California Department of Transportation adopts and publishes the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD) to provide uniform
standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California. Zero
Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings can be found in the New Policies
& Directives number 13-01. www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/policy/13-01.pdf.
2. See Vehicle Code Section 22511 for EV charging spaces signage in off-street
parking facilities and for use of EV charging spaces.
3. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research published a Zero-Emission
Vehicle Community Readiness Guidebook which pro vides helpful information for
local governments, residents and businesses.
www.opr.ca.gov/docs/ZEV_Guidebook.pdf.
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