Chapter 12.18 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

Chapter 12.18
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

Sections:

12.18.010 Amendment to Section 202—Definitions.

12.18.020 Amendment of Section 4.106.4—Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction.

12.18.030 Amendment of Section 4.106.4.1—New one- and two-family dwellings and town houses with attached private garages.

12.18.040 Amendment of Section 4.106.4.2—Multifamily dwellings with residential parking facilities.

12.18.050 Amendment of Section 4.408.1—Construction waste management.

12.18.060 Amendment of Section 5.106.5.3—Electric vehicle charging.

12.18.070 Addition of Section 5.106.5.5.1—Additions and Alterations.

12.18.080 Amendment of Section 5.408.1—Construction Waste Management.

12.18.010 Amendment to Section 202—Definitions.

Section 202 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to (a) add definitions of "affordable housing," "direct current fast charging," "Level 1 EV ready," "Level 2 EV capable," "Level 2 EV ready," and "low power Level 2 EV ready," and (b) revise definitions of "automatic load management system (ALMS)," and "electric vehicle charging station" with enacted definitions to read as follows:

AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Residential buildings that entirely consist of units below market rate and whose rents or sales prices are governed by local agencies to be affordable based on area median income.

AUTOMATIC LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ALMS). A control system designed to manage load across one or more electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), circuits, panels and to share electrical capacity and/or automatically manage power at each connection point. ALMS systems shall be designed to deliver no less than 3.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 16-ampere) to each EV Capable, EV Ready or EVCS space served by the ALMS, and meet the requirements of California Electrical Code Article 625. The connected amperage to the building site for the EV charging infrastructure shall not be lower than the required connected amperage per California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24 Part 11.

DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC). A parking space provided with electrical infrastructure that meets the following conditions:

i. A minimum of 48 kVa (480 volt, 100-ampere) capacity wiring.

ii. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) located within three (3) feet of the parking space providing a minimum capacity of 80-ampere.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (EVCS). A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) at an EV Ready space. An EVCS space may be used to satisfy EV Ready space requirements. EVSE shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.

LEVEL 1 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:

i. A minimum of 2.2 kVa (110/120 volt, 20-ampere) capacity wiring.

ii. A receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 16-ampere.

iii. Conduit oversized to accommodate future Level 2 EV Ready (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) at each parking space.

LEVEL 2 EV CAPABLE. A parking space provided with electrical infrastructure that meets the following requirements:

i. Conduit that links a listed electrical panel with sufficient capacity to a junction box or receptacle located within three (3) feet of the parking space.

ii. The conduit shall be designed to accommodate at least 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) per parking space. Conduit shall have a minimum nominal trade size of 1 inch inside diameter and may be sized for multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code. Conduit shall be installed at a minimum in spaces that will be inaccessible after construction, either trenched underground or where penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions would otherwise be required for future installation of branch circuits, and such additional elements deemed necessary by the Building Official. Construction documents shall indicate future completion of conduit from the panel to the parking space, via the installed inaccessible conduit.

iii. The electrical panel shall reserve a space for a 40-ampere overcurrent protective device space(s) for EV charging, labeled in the panel directory as "EV CAPABLE."

iv. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate 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 a minimum of 40 amperes.

v. The parking space shall contain signage with at least a 12" font adjacent to the parking space indicating the space is EV Capable.

LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:

i. A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring.

LOW POWER LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:

i. A minimum of 4.1 kVA (208/240 Volt, 20-ampere) capacity wiring.

Conduit oversized to accommodate future Level 2 EV Ready (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) at each parking space.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.020 Amendment of Section 4.106.4—Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction.

Section 4.106.4 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to read in entirety as follows:

4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. Residential construction shall comply with Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2, and 4.106.4.3, to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625. For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s). Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Exceptions:

1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based on one or more of the following conditions:

1.1. Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.

1.2. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that meeting the requirements will alter the local utility infrastructure design requirements may increase construction cost by an average of $4,500 per parking space for market rate housing or $400 per parking space for affordable housing. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service. For 100 percent Below Market Rate affordable housing developments, EVSE with a minimum of Level 2 ready shall be provided for a minimum of 10 percent of the total number of dwelling units.

2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units without additional parking facilities.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.030 Amendment of Section 4.106.4.1—New one- and two-family dwellings and town houses with attached private garages.

Section 4.106.4.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to read in entirety as follows:

4.106.4.1 New one and two-family dwellings and town houses with attached private garages.

For each dwelling unit, one parking space provided shall be a Level 2 EV Ready space. If a second parking space is provided, it shall be provided with a Level 1 EV Ready space.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.040 Amendment of Section 4.106.4.2—Multifamily dwellings with residential parking facilities.

Section 4.106.4.2 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to revise Sections 4.106.4.2, 4.106.4.2.1, and 4.106.4.2.2 to read as follows:

4.106.4.2 Multifamily dwellings with residential parking facilities. Requirements apply to parking spaces that are assigned or leased to individual dwelling units, as well as unassigned residential parking. Visitor or common area parking is not included. Calculations for the required number of EV spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

4.106.4.2.1 New Construction. At least fifteen percent (15%) of dedicated parking spaces for any project shall be EVCS with minimum of Level 2 EV Ready. Automatic Load Management System (ALMS) shall be permitted to reduce load when multiple vehicles are charging. All remaining dedicated parking spaces required for a project shall, at a minimum, meet requirements to be considered a Low Power Level 2 EV Ready space. EVCS shall comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B. EV ready spaces and EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter 11A, Section 1109A.

Note: The total number of EV spaces should be one-hundred percent (100%) of dwelling units or one-hundred percent (100%) of parking spaces, whichever is less.

Construction plans and specifications shall include the following:

• The type and location of the vehicle supply equipment (EV Ready and / or EVSE).

• The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1".

• The raceway and wiring shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel serving the area and shall terminate into a receptacle or EVSE.

• The service panel or subpanel shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate a 208/240 minimum 40-ampere dedicated branch circuit for the future installation of the EVSE. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device as "EV Ready or EV Capable" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

• 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 charge required EV at its full rated amperage.

• Plan design shall be capable of accommodating a 208/240-volt dedicated circuit based upon 40 ampere branch circuit requirements. Required 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.

4.106.4.2.2 EVCS Provisions.

4.106.4.2.2.1 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS).

Electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with the following requirements, except for EVCS serving public accommodations, public housing, motels and hotels shall not be required to comply with this section (see California Building Code, Chapter 11B, for applicable requirements):

4.106.4.2.2.1.1 Location.

EVCS shall comply with at least one of the following options:

1. The charging space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking space meeting the requirements of the California Building Code, Chapter 11A, to allow use of the EV charger from the accessible parking space.

2. The charging space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in California Building Code, Chapter 2, to the building.

Exception: EVCS designed and constructed in compliance with California Building Code, Chapter 11B, are not required to comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, Item 3.

4.106.4.2.2.1.2 EVCS Dimensions.

The charging spaces shall be designed to comply with the following:

1. The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet.

2. The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet.

3. One in every 25 charging spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an 8-foot wide minimum aisle. A 5-foot wide minimum aisle shall be permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is 12 feet.

a. 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.

4.106.4.2.2.1.3 Accessible EV spaces.

In addition to the requirements in Sections 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, all EVSE, when installed, shall comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B. EV ready spaces and EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter 11A, Section 1109A.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.050 Amendment of Section 4.408.1—Construction waste management.

Section 4.408.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 California Code of Regulations is amended to read in entirety as follows:

4.408.1 Construction waste management. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65 percent of both inert and non-inert nonhazardous demolition waste and 65 percent of both inert and non-inert nonhazardous construction waste in accordance with Section 4.408.2, 4.408.3 or 4.408.4 and meet the requirements of Chapter 12.48 Recycling and Salvaging of Construction and Demolition Debris City of Menlo Park Municipal Code.

Exceptions:

1. Excavated soil and land clearing debris.

2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist or are not located reasonably close to the job site.

3. The enforcing agency may make exceptions to the requirements of this section when isolated jobsites are located in areas beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facility.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.060 Amendment of Section 5.106.5.3—Electric vehicle charging.

Section 5.106.5.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to read in entirety as follows:

5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. [N] Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code. Accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-228.3. For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s). Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

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 increase construction cost by an average of $4,500 per parking space. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service.

Table 5.106.5.3.1 of Chapter 5 is amended and replaced with:

Table A5.106.5.3.1 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging Tier 1 [N] shall be used to determine the number of EV capable spaces required. Refer to Section 5.106.5.3.2 for design space requirements. When EV capable spaces are provided with EVSE to create EVCS per Table A5.106.5.3.1 refer to Section 5.106.5.3.2 for allowed use of Level 2 or Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) and Section 5.106.5.3.3 for the allowed use of Automatic Load Management System (ALMS).

Total Number of Actual Parking Spaces	Tier 1 Number of Required EV Capable Spaces	Tier 1 Number of EVCS (EV Capable Spaces Provided with EVSE)2
0-9	2	0
10-25	5	2
26-50	11	4
76-100	26	9
101-105	38	13
151-150	38	13
151-200	53	18
201 and over	30 percent of total parking spaces1	33 percent of EV capable spaces1

1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2. The number of required EVCS (EV capable spaces provided with EVSE) in column 3 count toward the total number of required EV capable spaces shown in column 2.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.070 Addition of Section 5.106.5.5.1—Additions and Alterations.

Section 5.106.5.5.1 is added to the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to read in entirety as follows:

Section 5.106.5.5.1 Additions and Alterations. Level 2 EV capable spaces and EVSE spaces that meet Level 2 Ready requirements shall be constructed and installed for additions and alterations as specified below in Table 5.105.5.1.

Table 5.106.5.5.1 Additions and Alterations1
	NUMBER OF REQUIRED LEVEL 2 EV CAPABLE SPACES	NUMBER OF REQUIRED EVSE THAT ARE LEVEL 2 EV READY3
1 – 9,999 sq.ft.	Voluntary	Voluntary
10,000 – 25,000 sq.ft.	5%	1 Can be located in an EV capable space
Greater than 25,000 sq.ft.	10%	One + 1% of total required parking spaces for the affected area. Can be located in an EV capable space

1 The EV space requirement is based on the required parking associated with the building where the work is being performed, inclusive of landscape reserve parking. For additions and alterations, percentages are based on the required parking for the affected area of the scope of work.

2 Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

3 The maximum number of required EV spaces and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall not exceed the requirement for EV spaces for new construction of an equivalent development on a parcel or project site unless it is voluntary.

Construction plans and specifications shall include, all of the below:

1. The type and location of the EVSE.

2. A listed raceway capable of accommodating a 208/240-volt dedicated branch circuit.

3. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1".

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.

6. 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 charge required EV at its full rated amperage. Calculations for the required number of EV spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).

12.18.080 Amendment of Section 5.408.1—Construction Waste Management.

Section 5.408.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, is amended to read in entirety as follows:

5.408.1 Construction waste management. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65 percent of both inert and non-inert nonhazardous demolition waste and 65 percent of both inert and non-inert nonhazardous construction waste in accordance with Section 5.408.2, 5.408.3 or 5.408.4 and meet the requirements of Chapter 12.48 Recycling and Salvaging of Construction and Demolition Debris City of Menlo Park Municipal Code.

Exceptions:

1. Excavated soil and land clearing debris.

3. The enforcing agency may make exceptions to the requirements of this section when isolated jobsites are located in areas beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facility.

(Ord. 1093 § 8, 2022).