HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3994 ORDINANCE NO. 3994
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.06 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I. Section 17.06.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.06.010 Adoption. There is hereby adopted by the City Council by reference that certain
code known as the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, and the whole thereof,
excluding appendices. Such code, and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted and incorporated,
pursuant to California Government Code §50022.2 et seq., and Health and Safety Code
§18941.5, as fully as though set forth at length herein, for the purpose of improving public
health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through
the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact
and encouraging sustainable construction practices. From the date on which this chapter takes
effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of
Huntington Beach.
SECTION 2. Section 17.06.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
17.06.030 Residential electric vehicle (EV) charsing, Subsection A4.106.8. Dwellings shall
comply with the following requirements for the future installation of electric vehicle supply
equipment(EVSE):
A4.106.8.1 One-and two-family dwellings. Install a listed raceway to accommodate a
dedicated branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less trade size 1 (nominal I-inch
inside diameter). The raceway shall be securely fastened at the main service or subpanel
and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the charging system
into a listed cabinet, box or enclosure. Raceways are required to be continuous at
enclosed or concealed areas and spaces. A raceway may terminate in an attic or other
approved location when it can be demonstrated that the area is accessible and no removal
of materials is necessary to complete the final installation.
Exception: Other pre-installation methods approved by the local enforcing
agency that provide sufficient conductor sizing and service capacity to install
Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment(EVSE).
Note: Utility companies may have additional requirements for metering and
EVSE installation, and should be consulted during the project design and
installation.
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A4.106.8.1.1 Labeling requirements. A label stating `EV CAPABLE" shall be
posted in a conspicuous place at the service panel or subpanel and next to the
raceway termination point.
A4.106.8.2 Multifamily dwellings. At least 3 percent of the total parking spaces, but not
less than one, shall be capable of supporting future electric vehicle supply equipment
(EVSE).
A4.106.106.8.2.1 Single charging space required. When only a single charging
space is required, install a listed raceway capable of accommodating a dedicated
branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside
diameter). The raceway shall be securely fastened at the main service or subpanel
and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the charging
system into a listed cabinet, box or enclosure.
Exception: Other pre-installation methods approved by the local enforcing
agency that provide sufficient conductor sizing and service capacity to
install Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
A4.106.8.2.2 Multiple charging_spaces required. When multiple charging spaces
are required, plans shall include the location(s) and type of the EVSE, raceway
method(s), wiring schematics and electrical calculations to verify that the
electrical system has sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all the electrical
vehicles at all designated EV charging spaces at their full rated amperage. Plan
design shall be based upon Level 2 EVSE at its maximum operating ampacity.
Only underground raceways and related underground equipment are required to
be installed at the time of construction.
Note: Utilities may have additional requirements for metering and EVSE
installation, and should be consulted during the project design and
installation.
A4.106.8.2.3 Labeling requirements. A label stating"EV CHARGE CAPABLE"
shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the service panel or subpanel and the EV
charging space.
SECTION 3. Section 17.06.040 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
17.06.040 Nonresidential electric vehicle charfiny,, Subsection A5.106.5.3. Provide facilities
meeting Section 406.9 (Electric Vehicle) of the California Building Code and as follows:
A5.106.5.3.1 Single charging space requirements. When only a single charging space is
required, install a listed raceway capable of accommodating a dedicated branch circuit.
The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1. The raceway shall be securely fastened at
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the main service or subpanel and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed
location of the charging system into a listed cabinet, box or raceway.
Exception: Other pre-installation methods approved by the local enforcing
agency that provide sufficient conductor sizing and service capacity to install
Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment(EVSE).
A5.106.5.3.2 Multiple charging spaces required. When multiple charging spaces are
required, plans shall include the location(s) and type of the EVSE, raceway method(s),
wiring schematics and electrical calculations to verify that the electrical system has
sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all the electrical vehicles at all designated
EV charging spaces at their full rated amperage. Plan design shall be based upon Level 2
EVSE at its maximum operating ampacity. Only underground raceways and related
underground equipment are required to be installed at the time of construction.
Note: Utilities may have additional requirements for metering and EVSE
installation, and should be consulted during the project design and installation.
A5.106.5.3.3 Tier 1. At least 3 percent of the total parking spaces, but not less than one,
shall be capable of supporting future electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
A5.106.5.3.5 Labeling requirements. A label stating "EV CHARGE CAPABLE" shall
be posted in a conspicuous place at the service panel or subpanel and the EV charging
space.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day of November , 2013.
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Ord. No. 3994
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a Regular
meeting thereof held on October 21,2013, and was again read to said City Council at a
Regular meeting thereof held on November 18, 2013, and was passed and adopted by
the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Boardman, Carchio, Shaw, Katapodis
NOES: Harper
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on November 28,2013.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City
Joan L. Flynn, Ci. Clerk Cif/Clerk and ex-officio rk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California