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ORDINANCE NO. 1981
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE BUILDING
ELECTRIFICATION, SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFRASTRUCTURE ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO
REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
The City Council of the City of Burlingame ordains as follows:
DIVISION 1. Factual Background
WHEREAS, consensus exists among the world’s leading climate scientists that climate
change caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities is among the most
significant problems facing the world today; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that directs the
City in reducing approximately 50,000 tons of GHG emissions by the year 2030 to meet
reduction goals consistent with California’s GHG targets; and
WHEREAS, measures in the CAP aim to curb the use of fossil fuels, a primary
contributor to GHG emissions, in buildings and transportation; and
WHEREAS, reach codes that extend beyond the California building code are being
adopted by cities region wide to accelerate GHG reductions from new construction by limiting
the use of natural gas, increasing local solar production, and installing electric vehicle (EV)
infrastructure to charge a greater number of EV’s beyond state code requirements; and
WHEREAS, Peninsula Clean Energy has provided support and technical resources to
jurisdictions to adopt a reach code including model ordinances and cost-effectiveness studies;
and
WHEREAS, Burlingame’s reach code ordinance for nonresidential buildings is based on
Peninsula Clean Energy’s model reach code ordinances for building electrification, solar, and
EV infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the assumptions for climate zones, building types, cost effectiveness, and
the provisions of the model reach code are applicable to the City of Burlingame; and
WHEREAS the reach code ordinance would implement at least three measures from the
City’s CAP; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame wishes to adopt the reach code ordinance to
enhance building electrification, solar production, and EV infrastructure within the city as part of
Title 18 of the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 2. Amendments
The City of Burlingame adopts the following local amendments to California Energy Code, 2019
Edition, Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations: § 100.0 – Scope (e) Sections
applicable to Nonresidential Buildings. The proposed Ordinance shows where changes were
made to the California Energy Code. Plain text is the State’s code; underlined text shows
additions; and strikethroughs indicate deletions. The Ordinance will be incorporated as a clean
version without edits. TABLE 100.0-A and this subsection list the provisions of Part 6 that are
applicable to different types of buildings covered by Section 100.0(a).
1. All buildings. Sections 100.0 through 110.12 apply to all buildings.
EXCEPTION to Section 100.0(e) 1: Spaces or requirements not listed in TABLE 100.0-A.
2. Newly constructed non-residential buildings
A. All newly constructed buildings. Sections 110.0 through 110.12 apply to all newly
constructed buildings within the scope of Section 100.0(a. In addition, newly constructed
buildings shall meet the requirements of Subsections B, C, D or E, as applicable; and
Nonresidential Buildings shall be All-Electric Buildings as defined in Section 100.1(b).
Exception 1: Projects that have been submitted to the Planning Division or have
been granted entitlements before the effective date of this ordinance are not
required to meet the all-electric requirements. If the Chief Building Official grants a
modification pursuant to this Exception, the applicant shall comply with the pre-
wiring provision of Note 1 below.
Exception 2: Non-residential buildings containing a for-profit restaurant open to the
public or a commercial kitchen may install non-electric cooking appliances.
Exception 3: If the applicant established that an all-electric building is infeasible for
the project due to outstanding circumstances, then the Chief Building Official may
grant a modification. The design professional shall submit findings demonstrating a
unique reason that makes the technical code impractical, and that the modification
is in conformity with the intent and purpose of the technical code, and that such
modification does not lessen health, life safety and fire safety requirements or any
degree of structural integrity. If the Chief Building Official grants a modification
pursuant to this Exception, the applicant shall comply with the pre-wiring provision
of Note 1 below.
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Note 1: If natural gas appliances are used in any of the above exceptions, natural
gas appliance locations must also be electrically pre-wired for future electric
appliance installation. These locations shall include the following:
1. A dedicated circuit, phased appropriately, for each appliance, with a
minimum amperage requirement for a comparable electric appliance (see
manufacturer’s recommendations) with an electrical receptacle or junction
box that is connected to the electric panel with conductors of adequate
capacity, extending to within 3 feet of the appliance and accessible with no
obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu of
conductors;
2. Both ends of the conductor or conduit shall be labeled with the words
“For Future Electric Appliance” and be electrically isolated;
3. A circuit breaker shall be installed in the electrical panel for the branch
circuit and labeled for each circuit; an example is as follows: “For Future
Electric Range;” and
4. All electrical components, including conductors, receptacles, junction
boxes, or blank covers, related to this section shall be installed in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
Note 2: If any of the exceptions are granted, the Chief Building Official shall have the
authority to approve alternative materials, design and methods of construction or
equipment per CBC 104.
Section 100.1(b) is modified to add the following definition:
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING: a building that has no natural gas or propane plumbing installed
within the building, and that uses electricity as the source of energy for its space heating, water
heating (including pools and spas), cooking appliances, and clothes drying appliances. All-
Electric Buildings may include solar thermal pool heating.
Section 110.2 is modified as follows:
SECTION 110.2 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACE-CONDITIONING
EQUIPMENT
Certification by manufacturers. Any space-conditioning equipment listed in this section, meeting
the requirements of Section 100.0 (e)2A, may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified
to the Commission that the equipment complies with all the applicable requirements of this
section.
Section 110.3 is modified as follows:
SECTION 110.3 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE WATER-HEATING
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
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(a) Certification by manufacturers. Any service water-heating system or equipment, meeting the
requirements of Section 100.0 (e)2A, may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified that
the system or equipment complies with all of the requirements of this subsection for that system
or equipment.
Section 110.4 is modified as follows:
SECTION 110.4 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR POOL AND SPA SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT
(a) Certification by manufacturers. Any pool or spa heating system or equipment, meeting the
requirements of Section 100.0 (e)2A, may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified that
the system or equipment has all of the following:
Section 110.5 is modified as follows:
SECTION 110.5 – NATURAL GAS CENTRAL FURNACES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, POOL
AND SPA HEATERS, AND FIREPLACES: PILOT LIGHTS PROHIBITED
Any natural gas system or equipment, meeting the requirements of Section 100.0 (e)2A,
listed below may be installed only if it does not have a continuously burning pilot light:
Section 110.10 is modified as follows:
SECTION 110.10 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR READY BUILDINGS AND
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILDINGS
(a) Covered Occupancies.
1. Single Family Residences. Single family residences located in subdivisions with ten
or more single family residences and where the application for a tentative subdivision
map for the residences has been deemed complete approved by the enforcement
agency, which do not have a photovoltaic system installed, shall comply with the
requirements of Section 110.10(b) through 110.10(e).
2. Low-rise Multifamily Buildings. Low-rise multi-family buildings that do not have a
photovoltaic system installed shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b)
through 110.10(d).
3. Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings. Hotel/motel
occupancies and high-rise multifamily buildings with ten habitable stories or fewer
shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b) through 110.10(d).
4. Nonresidential Buildings. Nonresidential buildings with three habitable stories or
fewer, other than healthcare facilities, shall comply with the requirements of Section
110.10(b) through 110.10(d) and Table 110.10-A.
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Table 110.10-A: Solar panel requirements for all new nonresidential buildings
Square footage of building Size of panel
Less than 10,000 sq. ft. Minimum of 3-kilowatt PV system
Greater than or equal to 10,000 sq. ft. Minimum of 5-kilowatt PV system
EXCEPTION: As an alternative to a solar PV system, the building type may provide a solar
hot water system (solar thermal) with a minimum collector area of 40 square feet, additional to
any other solar thermal equipment otherwise required for compliance with Part 6.
(b) Solar Zone.
1. Minimum Solar Zone Area. The solar zone shall have a minimum total area as
described below. The solar zone shall comply with access, pathway, smoke
ventilation, and spacing requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 9 or other Parts of
Title 24 or in any requirements adopted by a local jurisdiction. The solar zone total
area shall be comprised of areas that have no dimension less than five feet and are
no less than 80 square feet each for buildings with roof areas less than or equal to
10,000 square feet or no less than 160 square feet each for buildings with roof areas
greater than 10,000 square feet.
A. Single Family Residences. The solar zone shall be located on the roof or
overhang of the building and have a total area no less than 250 square feet.
Exception 1 to Section 110.10(b)1A: Single family residences with a permanently
installed domestic solar water-heating system meeting the installation criteria
specified in the Reference Residential Appendix RA4 and with a minimum solar
savings fraction of 0.50.
Exception 2 to Section 110.10(b)1A: Single family residences with three
habitable stories or more and with a total floor area less than or equal to 2000
square feet and having a solar zone total area no less than 150 square feet.
Exception 3 to Section 110.10(b)1A: Single family residences located in the
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as defined in Title 24, Part 2 and having a
whole house fan and having a solar zone total area no less than 150 square feet.
Exception 4 to Section 110.10(b)1A: Buildings with a designated solar zone area
that is no less than 50 percent of the potential solar zone area. The potential
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solar zone area is the total area of any low-sloped roofs where the annual solar
access is 70 percent or greater and any steep-sloped roofs oriented between 90
degrees and 300 degrees of true north where the annual solar access is 70
percent or greater. Solar access is the ratio of solar insolation including shade to
the solar insolation without shade. Shading from obstructions located on the roof
or any other part of the building shall not be included in the determination of
annual solar access.
Exception 5 to Section 110.10(b)1A: Single family residences having a solar
zone total area no less than 150 square feet and where all thermostats are
demand responsive controls and comply with Section 110.12(a), and are capable
of receiving and responding to Demand Response Signals prior to granting of an
occupancy permit by the enforcing agency.
Exception 6 to Section 110.10(b)1A: Single family residences meeting the
following conditions:
A. All thermostats are demand responsive controls that comply with
Section 110.12(a), and are capable of receiving and responding to
Demand Response Signals prior to granting of an occupancy permit by
the enforcing agency.
B. Comply with one of the following measures:
i. Install a dishwasher that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR
Program requirements with a refrigerator that meets or exceeds
the ENERGY STAR Program requirements, a whole house fan
driven by an electronically commutated motor, or an SAE J1772
Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE or EV Charger)
with a minimum of 40 amperes; or
ii. Install a home automation system capable of, at a minimum,
controlling the appliances and lighting of the dwelling and
responding to demand response signals; or
iii. Install alternative plumbing piping to permit the discharge from
the clothes washer and all showers and bathtubs to be used for an
irrigation system in compliance with the California Plumbing Code
and any applicable local ordinances; or
iv. Install a rainwater catchment system designed to comply with
the California Plumbing Code and any applicable local ordinances,
and that uses rainwater flowing from at least 65 percent of the
available roof area.
B. Low-rise and High-rise Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies, and
Nonresidential Buildings. The solar zone shall be located on the roof or overhang of the
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building or on the roof or overhang of another structure located within 250 feet of the
building or on covered parking installed with the building project, and shall have a total
area no less than 15 percent of the total roof area of the building excluding any skylight
area. The solar zone requirement is applicable to the entire building, including mixed
occupancy.
Exception 1 to Section 110.10(b)1B: High-rise Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel
Occupancies, and Nonresidential Buildings with a permanently installed solar
electric system having a nameplate DC power rating, measured under Standard
Test Conditions, of no less than one watt per square foot of roof area.
Exception 2 to Section 110.10(b)1B: High-rise multifamily buildings, hotel/motel
occupancies with a permanently installed domestic solar water-heating system
complying with Section 150.1(c)8Biii. and an additional collector area of 40
square feet.
Exception 3 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Buildings with a designated solar zone area
that is no less than 50 percent of the potential solar zone area. The potential
solar zone area is the total area of any low-sloped roofs where the annual solar
access is 70 percent or greater and any steep-sloped roofs oriented between 90
degrees and 300 degrees of true north where the annual solar access is 70
percent or greater. Solar access is the ratio of solar insolation including shade to
the solar insolation without shade. Shading from obstructions located on the roof
or any other part of the building shall not be included in the determination of
annual solar access.
Exception 4 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Low-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings
with all thermostats in each dwelling unit are demand response controls that
comply with Section 110.12(a), and are capable of receiving and responding to
Demand Response Signals prior to granting of an occupancy permit by the
enforcing agency. In addition, either A or B below:
A. In each dwelling unit, comply with one of the following measures:
i. Install a dishwasher that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR®
Program requirements with either a refrigerator that meets or exceeds the
ENERGY STAR® Program requirements or a whole house fan driven by
an electronically commutated motor; or
ii. Install a home automation system that complies with Section 110.12(a)
and is capable of, at a minimum, controlling the appliances and lighting of
the dwelling and responding to demand response signals; or
iii. Install alternative plumbing piping to permit the discharge from the
clothes washer and all showers and bathtubs to be used for an irrigation
system in compliance with the California Plumbing Code and any
applicable local ordinances; or
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iv. Install a rainwater catchment system designed to comply with the
California Plumbing Code and any applicable local ordinances, and that
uses rainwater flowing from at least 65 percent of the available roof area.
B. Meet the Title 24, Part 11, Section A4.106.8.2 requirements for electric vehicle
charging spaces.
EXCEPTION 5 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Buildings where the roof is designed and
approved to be used for vehicular traffic or parking or for a heliport.
Exception 6 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Vegetative roofs covering 35 percent of the
roof area or greater, meeting all relevant code requirements including
considerations for wind, fire, and structural loads.
Exception 7 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Performance equivalency approved by the
Chief Building Official.
2. Azimuth. All sections of the solar zone located on steep-sloped roofs shall be oriented
between 90 degrees and 300 degrees of true north.
3. Shading.
A. No obstructions, including but not limited to, vents, chimneys, architectural features,
and roof mounted equipment, shall be located in the solar zone.
B. Any obstruction, located on the roof or any other part of the building that projects
above a solar zone shall be located at least twice the distance, measured in the
horizontal plane, of the height difference between the highest point of the obstruction
and the horizontal projection of the nearest point of the solar zone, measured in the
vertical plane.
EXCEPTION to Section 110.10(b)3: Any roof obstruction, located on the roof or
any other part of the building, that is oriented north of all points on the solar zone.
C. The solar zone shall account for shading from obstructions that impact the area
required in 110.10(b)1B. When determined by the Chief Building Official that conditions
exist where excessive shading occurs and solar zones cannot be met, the Building
Official may approve a performance equivalency as an alternative.
4. Structural Design Loads on Construction Documents. For areas of the roof designated as
solar zone, the structural design loads for roof dead load and roof live load shall be clearly
indicated on the construction documents.
NOTE: Section 110.10(b)4 does not require the inclusion of any collateral loads for
future solar energy systems.
(c) Interconnection Pathways.
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1. The construction documents shall indicate a location reserved for inverters and
metering equipment and a pathway reserved for routing of conduit from the solar zone to
the point of interconnection with the electrical service.
2. For single family residences and central water-heating systems, the construction
documents shall indicate a pathway for routing of plumbing from the solar zone to the
water-heating system.
(d) Documentation. A copy of the construction documents or a comparable document indicating
the information from Sections 110.10(b) through 110.10(c) shall be provided to the occupant.
(e) Main Electrical Service Panel.
1. The main electrical service panel shall have a minimum busbar rating of 200 amps.
2. The main electrical service panel shall have a reserved space to allow for the
installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future solar electric installation. The
reserved space shall be permanently marked as “For Future Solar Electric”.
Local Amendments to the Green Building Code
The proposed Ordinance shows where changes were made to the State Green Building Code.
Plain text is the State’s code; underlined text show additions; and strikethroughs indicate
deletions. The Ordinance will be incorporated as a clean version without edits.
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS
EV Capable: A parking space linked to a listed electrical panel with sufficient capacity to
provide at least 110/120 volts and 20 amperes to the parking space. Raceways linking the
electrical panel and parking space only need to be installed in spaces that will be inaccessible in
the future, either trenched underground or where penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions
would otherwise be required for future installation of branch circuits. Raceways must be at least
1” in diameter and may be sized for multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical
Code. The panel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s)
reserved for EV charging as “EV CAPABLE.” Construction documents shall indicate future
completion of raceway from the panel to the parking space, via the installed inaccessible
raceways.
Level 1 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with a
minimum of 110/120 volt, 20-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection
device, a minimum 1” diameter raceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the
California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled “Electric Vehicle Outlet”
with at least a ½” font adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment
(EVSE).
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Level 2 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with 208/240
volt, 40-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum
1” diameter raceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical
Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” with at least a ½” font
adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum
output of 40 amperes.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): A parking space that includes installation of
electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connected to
a circuit serving a Level 2 EV Ready space. EVCS installation may be used to satisfy a Level 2
EV Ready space requirement.
Automatic Load Management Systems (ALMS): (ALMS) A control system that allows multiple
EV chargers or EV Ready electric vehicle outlets to share a circuit or panel and automatically
reduce power at each charger, providing the opportunity to reduce electrical infrastructure costs
and/or provide demand response capability. ALMS systems must be designed to deliver at least
1.4kW to each EV Capable, EV Ready or EVCS space served by the ALMS.
SECTION 5
NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. [N] New construction shall comply with Section
5.106.5.3.1 or Section 5.106.5.3.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. of
electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). When EVSE(s) is/are installed, it shall be in
accordance with the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code and as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Where there is no commercial power supply.
2. Spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are excepted
from providing EV charging infrastructure.
5.106.5.3.1 Office buildings: In nonresidential new construction buildings with 50 percent or
greater occupied floor area designated for office use with parking:
1. When 10 or more parking spaces are constructed and designated to the office use, 10
percent of the designated parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVCS; and
2. An additional 10 percent of the designated spaces shall be provided with at least Level 1
EV Ready spaces.
Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with Level 2 EVCS, Level
1 EV Ready spaces and EV Capable spaces shall all be rounded up to the nearest whole
number.
Construction plans and specifications shall demonstrate that all raceways shall be a minimum
of 1” and sufficient for installation of EVCS at all required Level 1 EV Ready and EV Capable
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spaces. 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 EVs at all required EV spaces including Level 1 EV Ready and EV
Capable spaces; and 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.
Notes:
1. ALMS may be installed to increase the number of EV chargers or the amperage or
voltage beyond the minimum requirements in this code. The option does not allow for
installing less electrical panel capacity than would be required without ALMS.
5.106.5.3.2 Other nonresidential buildings: In nonresidential new construction buildings that
are not designated primarily for office use, such as retail or institutional uses:
1. When 10 or more parking spaces are constructed, 6 percent of the available
parking spaces on site shall be equipped with Level 2 EVCS;
2. An additional 5 percent shall be at least Level 1 EV Ready.
Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with Level 2
EVCS and Level 1 EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole
number
Exception: Installation of each Direct Current Fast Charger with the capacity to
provide at least 80 kW output may substitute for 6 Level 2 EVCS and 5 EV Ready
spaces after a minimum of 6 Level 2 EVCS and 5 Level 1 EV Ready spaces are
installed.
5.106.5.3.3 Clean Air Vehicle Parking Designation. EVCS qualify as designated parking as
described in Section 5.106.5.2 Designated parking for clean air 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 provides helpful information for
local governments, residents and businesses. www.opr.ca.gov/
docs/ZEV_Guidebook.pdf.
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4. Section 11B-812 of the California Building Code requires that a facility providing
EVCS for public and common use also provide one or more accessible EVCS as
specified in Table 11B-228.3.2.1.
5.106.5.3.1 Single charging space requirements. [N] When only a single charging space is
required per 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. Construction plans and
specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
5.106.5.3.2 Multiple charging space requirements.
When multiple charging spaces are required per 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 the California
Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. The type and location of the EVSE.
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.
3. Plan design shall be based upon 40-ampere mini- mum branch circuits.
4. Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system, to include
the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution
5. transformers and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all required EVs at its
full rated amperage.
6. 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.
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.
Exceptions: On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has 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.
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5.106.5.3.4 [N] Identification. 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
Ready”.
5.106.5.3.5 [N] Future charging spaces qualify as designated parking as described in Section
5.106.5.2 Designated parking for clean air vehicles.
DIVISION 3:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held
to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The Council declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
DIVISION 4:
This Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to
Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the provisions contained herein may have a
significant effect on the environment. Further, the Ordinance is also exempt from the
requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308 of Title 14 of
the California Code of Regulations as actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the
maintenance, restoration, enhancement of natural resources, or protection of the environment.
DIVISION 5:
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with
California Government Code Section 36933, published, and circulated in the City of Burlingame,
and shall be in full force and effect following approval by the California Energy Commission.
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_________________________________
Emily Beach, Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the foregoing
ordinance was introduced at a public hearing at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
the 6th day of July, 2020, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 17th day of August 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, ORTIZ
NOES: Councilmembers: O’BRIEN KEIGHRAN
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
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Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk
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