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ORDINANCE NO. 2011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING CHAPTER
18.30 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378, 15061(b)(3))
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame formally adopted the 2022 California
Building Codes, which includes Title 24, Part 11: The California Green Building
Standards Code (CALGreen), at its regular meeting of November 7, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the anticipated update to Chapter
18.30 of the Burlingame Municipal Code, which will become the California Green
Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, with local amendments to include
electrification requirements; and
WHEREAS, the local amendments below amend Chapter 18.30 of the
Burlingame Municipal Code, and therefore the local application of the California Green
Building Standards Code, to require all-electric new construction and enhanced electric
vehicle charging infrastructure beyond state requirements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5
of the California Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt amendments,
modifications, changes, and additions to the provisions of these codes, which are
reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of
Burlingame because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP)
that contains measures to curb the use of fossil fuels, a primary contributor to GHG
emissions, in buildings and transportation; and
WHEREAS, adoption of these local amendments is consistent with the goals
of reducing greenhouse gas emissions as identified in the City’s CAP.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety.
Section 2. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed Ordinance is in the
public interest.
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Section 3. The proposed Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section
15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change
in the environment. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA,
it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the
environment.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion
or sections of the Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Burlingame hereby 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 unconstitutional.
Section 5. Chapter 18.30 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is amended as
reflected in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit A
generally shows additions with underlined text and deletions with strike out text. Provisions
that are not edited remain unchanged.
Section 6. Pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 of
the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council makes the following findings to
support the need for local amendments to the Green Building Standards Code which are
reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Burlingame
because of local climatic, geological and topographical condition s:
1. Burlingame is located between the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills and San
Francisco Bay, with a number of substantial creeks flowing through highly
developed residential and industrial areas. It is surrounded by large areas
of open space maintained in natural condition, as well as having a significant
natural canyon in the center of the residential area. Strong winds come
down the foothills during both the driest and the wettest parts of the year.
The city is directly east of the San Andreas Fault, and much of the highly
developed part of the city is located along the front of the Bay, much of it on
fill. The United States Geologic Survey, the California Division of Mines and
Geology, and the Association of Bay Area Governments have extensively
mapped the area for such earthquake probabilities. The foothill areas have
a variety of soil formations with steep canyons and heavy precipit ation.
Much of the city has a high water table. The proposed amendments to the
Green Building Standards Code address the local geological conditions in
Burlingame.
2. Fires in the community could quickly spread because of the extensive,
natural vegetation throughout the city. The city has a number of highly
developed commercial areas with older buildings, and an industrial area that
is filled with mixed uses utilizing various materials that could be highly
hazardous. Heavily traveled approach and departure routes for San
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Francisco International Airport are immediately adjacent to or over the city.
The city is also located in a national climate zone that is designated “Ve ry
High” on the Termite Infestation Probability Map. The proposed
amendments to the Green Building Standards Code address the local
topographical conditions in Burlingame.
3. The City has worked with other jurisdictions on the San Francisco Peninsula
to establish consistent standards to minimize the impact that varying
standards might have on development and redevelopment of both
residential and commercial buildings. It is only through strong building
standards and effective fire prevention and containment programs that
citizens will receive the protection they deserve, and that citizens will be able
to obtain reasonably priced insurance for their homes and businesses.
4. The City operates its own sanitary sewer system and water quality control
plant and is subject to State and Federal laws regarding both point and non-
point discharges. The proposed amendments to the Green Building
Standards Code are intended to assist the City in meeting its responsibilities
regarding those laws as well as protecting the public safety and welfare.
5. The City also operates its own water supply system for its citizens. The
proposed amendments to the Green Building Standards Code are intended
to provide consistent policy regarding water service installations and to
protect the public’s water supply.
Section 7. Section 5, Exhibit A of this Ordinance shall be codified in the Burlingame
Municipal Code. Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 shall not be so codified.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall go into effect 30 days following its adoption.
Section 9. The City Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance in a manner
required by law.
_________________
Ricardo Ortiz, Mayor
I, MEAGHAN HASSEL-SHEARER, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that
the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
7th day of November, 2022 and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the 21st day of November by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, ORTIZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: O’BRIEN KEIGHRAN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Meaghan Hassel - Shearer, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 18.30 of the City of Burlingame Municipal Code is amended as follows:
Part 11 – California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
CHAPTER 2
SECTION 202 – DEFINITIONS
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building that contains no combustion equipment or
plumbing for combustion equipment serving space heating (including fireplaces), water
heating (including pools and spas), cooking appliances (including barbeques), and clothes
drying, within the building or building property lines, and instead uses electric heating
appliances for service.
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.
COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT. Any equipment or appliance used for space heating, water
heating, cooking, clothes drying and/or lighting that uses fuel gas.
COMMERCIAL FOOD HEAT-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. An equipment used in a food
establishment for heat-processing food or utensils and that produces grease vapors,
steam, fumes, smoke, or odors that are required to be removed through a local exhaust
ventilation system, as defined in the California Mechanical Code.
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) PARKING SPACE. 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.
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ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCE. A device that produces heat energy to create a warm
environment by the application of electric power to resistance elements, refriger ant
compressors, or dissimilar material junctions, as defined in the California Mechanical
Code.
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. Electric vehicle charging stations are not considered
parking spaces. 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.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACE. [HCD] A vehicle space which is provided with
a branch circuit; any necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted; to
accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or a charger.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CAPABLE SPACE. A vehicle space with electrical panel
space and load capacity to support a branch circuit and necessary raceways, both
underground and/or surface mounted, to support EV charging.
FUEL GAS. A gas that is natural, manufactured, liquefied petroleum, or a mixture of these.
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 a ll EVs at all required EV spaces
at a minimum of 40 amperes.
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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 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 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.
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 30-ampere.
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.
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.
LOW POWER LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING RECEPTACLE. [HCD] A
208/240 Volt 20- ampere minimum branch circuit and a receptacle for use by an EV driver
to charge their electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.
CHAPTER 3 – GREEN BUILDING
301.1.1 Additions and alterations.
The mandatory provisions of Section 4.106.4.2 may apply to additions or alterations of
existing parking facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing
multifamily buildings. See action 4.106.4.3 for application.
The mandatory provisions of Section 5.106.5.3 may apply to additions or alterations of
existing parking facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing
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nonresidential buildings.
NOTE: Repairs including, but not limited to, resurfacing, restriping, and repairing or
maintaining existing lighting fixtures are not considered alterations for the purpose of this
section.
CHAPTER 4 – RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New 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 upon 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 additional local utility infrastructure design
requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4,
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 adversely impact the construction
cost of the project.
2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)
without additional parking facilities and without electrical panel upgrade or new
panel installation. Detached ADUs, attached ADUs, and JADUs without
additional parking but with electrical panel upgrades or new panels must have
reserved breakers and electrical capacity according to the requirements of
4.106.4.1.
3. Multifamily residential R-2 building projects that have approved entitlements
before the code effective date shall provide, based on the total number of
parking spaces, at least five percent (5%) with EVCS Level 2 EV Ready,
twenty-five percent (25%) with Low Power Level 2 EV Ready, and ten percent
(10%) with Level 2 EV Capable according to 2022 California Green Building
Standards Code requirements.
4.106.4.1 New oOne- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with private
garages.
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4.106.4.1.1 New Construction. One parking space provided shall be a Level 2 EV
Ready space. If a second parking space is provided, it shall be provid ed with a Level 1 EV
Ready space. 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 originate at the main service or 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 208/240-volt minimum dedicated branch circuit and
space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device.
Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt
dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the proposed location of an
EV charger at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical
Code.
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”.
4.106.4.1.2. Existing Building. Parking additions or electrical panel upgrades must
have reserved breaker spaces and electrical capacity according to the requirements of
4.106.4.1.1.
4.106.4.2 New mMultifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and with new 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.
4.106.4.2.1 New Construction. Forty percent (40%) of dwelling units with parking spaces
shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Sixty percent (60%) of dwelling units with parking spac es
shall be provided with at minimum a Level 1 EV Ready space. EV ready spaces and
EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter
11A, Section 1109A. EVCS shall comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers
in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B.
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.
When parking is provided, parking spaces for new m ultifamily dwellings, hotels and
motels shall meet the requirements of Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2. Calculations
for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A parking space served by
electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count
as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with
any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction.
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See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.
4.106.4.2.1 Multifamily development projects with less than 20 dwelling units;
and hotels and motels with less than 20 sleeping units or guest rooms.
The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all
buildings on a project site subject to this section.
1. EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a
building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle
charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE.
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.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent
protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as “EV
CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
Exceptions:
1. When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number equal to
or greater than the required number of EV capable spaces.
2. When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number less than
the required number of EV capable spaces, the number of EV capable
spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of
EV chargers installed.
Notes:
a. Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s
capability and capacity for facilitating future EV charging.
b. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until
receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.
2. EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall
be equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily
parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when
more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels
and motels with 20 or more sleeping units or guest rooms.
The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings
on a project site subject to this section.
1. EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a
building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle
charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE.
Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service
capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s),
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have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV
spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent
protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as “EV
CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
Exception: W hen EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number
greater than five (5) percent of parking spaces required by Section
4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, the number of EV capable spaces required may be
reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed over the
five (5) percent required.
Notes:
a. Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces.
b. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until
receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.
2. EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall
be equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily
parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when
more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
3. EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be
equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least
one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be
available for use by all residents or guests.
When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed
beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management system (ALMS)
may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space
served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution
transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW
simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The
branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes and installed EVSE
shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to
reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to the required EV capable
spaces.
4.106.4.2.2 Existing Buildings.
1. When new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of
existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work requires a building
permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces added or altered
shall be EVCS. Any existing EV Capable spaces on the building property
required by the locally adopted codes at the time of building permit shall be
upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready. Upgrades shall be required at
currently designated vehicle parking spaces. Upgrades shall be required for
remaining parking spaces after meeting the accessibility requirements of
California Building Code Chapters 11A and 11B.
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2. When new parking facilities are added and ALMS is installed, the ALMS system
must be designed to deliver no less than 2.2 kVa (110/120 volt, 20-ampere) per
space.
4.106.4.32.2.1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
Electric vehicle charging stations required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, shall comply
with Section 4.106.4.32.2.1.
Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations 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.
4.106.4.3.12.2.1.1 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 the
California Building Code, Chapter 2, to the building.
Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations designed and constructed in
compliance with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, are not required
to comply with Section 4.106.4.3.12.2.1.1 and Section 4.106.4.3.22.2.1.2,
Item 3.
4.106.4.3.22.2.1.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) dDimensions.
The charging spaces shall be designed to comply with the following:
1. The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet (5486 mm).
2. The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm).
3. One in every 25 charging 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).
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.
Exception: Where the City’s Municipal or Zoning Code permits parking space
dimensions that are less than the minimum requirements stated in this section
4.106.4.3.2, and the compliance with which would be infeasible due to particular
circumstances of a project, an exception may be granted while remaining in
compliance with California Building Code Section Table 11B -228.3.2.1 and 11B-
812, as applicable.
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
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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.
4.106.4.4 Direct current fast charging stations. One DCFC may be substituted for up to
five (5) EVCS to meet the requirements of 4.106.4.1 and 4.106.4.2. Where ALMS serve
DCFC stations, the power demand from the DCFC shall be prioritized above Level 1 and
Level 2 spaces.
4.106.4.2.3 EV space requirements.
1. 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 location or the proposed location of the EV space. Construction
documents shall identify the raceway termination point, receptacle or charger
location, as applicable. The service panel and/or subpanel shall have a 40 -ampere
minimum dedicated branch circuit, including branch circuit overcurrent protective
device installed, or space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit
overcurrent protective device.
Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt
dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the
proposed location of the EV space, at the time of original construction in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
2. Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the raceway
termination point and the location of installed or future EV spaces, receptacles, or
EV chargers. Construction documents shall also provide information on amperage
of installed or future receptacles or EVSE, raceway method(s), wiring schematics
and electrical load calculations. Plan design shall be based upon a 40-ampere
minimum branch circuit. Required raceways and related components that are
planned to be installed underground, enclosed, inaccessible or in concealed ar eas
and spaces shall be installed at the time of original construction.
Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt
dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the location or the
proposed location of the EV space at the time of original construction in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
4.106.4.2.4 Identification.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective
device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as “EV CAPABLE” in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
4.106.4.2.5 Electric Vehicle Ready Space Signage.
Electric vehicle ready spaces shall be identified by signage or pavement markings, in
compliance with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission
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Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).
4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities
serving existing multifamily buildings.
When new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of existing parking
facilities are added or altered and the work requires a building permit, ten (10) percent of
the total number of parking spaces added or altered, shall be electric vehicle charging
spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE.
Notes:
1. Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s capability
and capacity for facilitating future EV charging.
2. There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until
EV chargers are installed for use.
4.106.5 All-electric buildings. New construction buildings and qualifying alteration
projects shall comply with Section 4.106.5.1 so that they do not use combustion
equipment.
4.106.5.1. New construction and qualifying alteration projects. All newly
constructed buildings shall be all-electric buildings. Alterations that include
replacement or addition of over 50 percent of the existing foundation for purposes
other than a repair or reinforcement as defined in California Existing Building Code
Section 202; or where over 50 percent of the existing framing above the sill plate is
removed or replaced for purposes other than repair, shall be all-electric buildings. If
either of these criteria are met within a three-year period, measured from the date
of the most recent previously obtained permit final date, the project shall be subject
to the all-electric building requirements.
Tenant improvements shall not be considered new construction. The final determination
whether a project meets the definition of substantial reconstruction/alteration shall be
made by the local enforcing agency.
Inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure may be extended to spaces that are anticipated to
qualify for the exceptions contained in this chapter. The inactive Fuel Gas
Infrastructure shall not be activated, have a meter installed, or otherwise used unless
the exemptions specified in this chapter have been confirmed as part of the issuance of
a building permit. If the Fuel Gas Infrastructure is no longer serving one of the
exceptions contained in this chapter, it shall either be capped, otherwise terminated, or
removed by the entity previously entitled to the exemption, in a manner pursuant to all
applicable Codes.
City of Burlingame shall have the authority to approve alternative materials, design and
methods of construction or equipment per California Building Code Section 104.
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CHAPTER 5 – NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
5.106.13 All-electric buildings. New construction buildings and qualifying alteration
projects shall comply with Section 5.106.13.1 or 5.106.13.2 so that they do not use
combustion equipment or are ready to facilitate future electrification.
5.106.13.1. New construction and qualifying alteration projects. All newly constructed
buildings shall be all-electric buildings. Alterations that include replacement of over 50
percent of the existing foundation for purposes other than a repair or reinforcement as
defined in California Existing Building Code Section 202; or where over 50 percent of the
existing framing above the sill plate is removed or replaced for purposes other than repair,
shall be all-electric buildings. If either of these criteria are met within a three-year period,
measured from the date of the most recent previously obtained permit final date, the
project shall be subject to the all-electric buildings requirements.
Tenant improvements shall not be considered new construction. The final determination
whether a project meets the definition of substantial reconstruction/alteration shall be
made by the local enforcing agency.
Exceptions:
1. Nonresidential buildings containing kitchens located in a place of public
accommodation, as defined in the California Building Code Chapter 2, may apply to
the local enforcing agency for a modification to install commercial food heat-
processing equipment served by fuel gas. The local enforcing agency may grant the
modification if they find:
a. A business-related need to cook with combustion equipment; and
b. The need cannot be achieved equivalently with an electric heating appliance;
and
c. The applicant has installed energy efficient equipment based on Energy Star
or California Energy Wise qualifications, as available.
d. The applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.13.2.
2. If the applicant establishes that there is not an all-electric prescriptive compliance
pathway for the building system under the California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, and that the building is not able to achieve the performance compliance
standard applicable to the building under the Energy Efficiency Standards using
commercially available technology and an approved calculation method, then the
local enforcing agency may grant a modification. The applicant shall comply with
Section 5.106.13.2.
Inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure may be extended to spaces that are anticipated to
qualify for the exceptions contained in this chapter. The inactive Fuel Gas
Infrastructure shall not be activated, shall not have a meter installed, and/or shall not
otherwise be used unless the exemptions specified in this chapter have been
confirmed as part of the issuance of a building permit. If the Fuel Gas Infrastructure is
no longer serving one of the exceptions contained in this chapter, it shall either be
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capped, otherwise terminated, or removed by the entity previously entitled to the
exemption, in a manner pursuant to all applicable Codes.
City of Burlingame shall have the authority to approve alternative materials, design and
methods of construction or equipment per California Building Code Section 104.
5.106.13.2. Requirements for combustion equipment.
Where combustion equipment is allowed per exceptions under Section 5.106.13.1, the
construction drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space
accommodating the future installation of an electrical heating appliance in the following
ways, as certified by a registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor:
1. Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electrical heating
appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California
Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage, and
an electrical receptacle or junction box within five feet of the appliance that is
accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu
of conductors; and
2. Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with “For Future
Electrical Appliance”; and
3. Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit,
appropriately labeled (e.g. “Reserved for Future Electric Range”), and positioned o n
the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and
4. Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers shall
be sized to serve the future electrical heating appliances. The electrical capacity
requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the California
Electric Code; and
5. Physical space for future electrical heating appliances, including equipment
footprint, and if needed a pathway reserved for routing of ductwork to heat pump
evaporator(s), shall be depicted on the construction drawings. The footprint
necessary for future electrical heating appliances may overlap with non-structural
partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment.
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
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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. adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
2. Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems
are not required to comply with this code section.
5.106.5.3.1 Nonresidential Occupancy Class B Offices – Shared Parking Space.
5.106.5.3.1.1 New Construction. Twenty percent (20%) of parking spaces shall be
EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Thirty percent (30%) of parking spaces provided
shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
5.106.5.3.1.2 Existing Buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or
electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and
the work requires a building permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking
spaces added or altered shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. Any existing EV
Capable spaces on the building property required by the locally adopted codes at
the time of building permit shall be upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready.
Upgrades shall be required at currently designated vehicle parking spaces.
Upgrades shall be required for remaining parking spaces after meeting the
accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapters 11A and 11B.
5.106.5.3.1 EV capable spaces.
[N] EV capable spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 5.106.5.3.1 and the
following requirements:
1. Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1-inch
(25 mm) diameter shall be provided and 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 EV capable space and into a suitable listed cabinet, box, enclosure
or equivalent. A common raceway may be used to serve multiple EV capable
spaces.
2. A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical
load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volts, 40-ampere minimum branch circuits for
each EV capable space, with delivery of 30 -ampere minimum to an installed EVSE
at each EVCS.
3 The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have
sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each EV capable space.
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4.The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the reserved
overcurrent protective device space(s) as “EV CAPABLE”. The raceway termination
location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE”.
Note: A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future
EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for
the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements
established by an enforcement agency. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further
details.
TABLE 5.106.5.3.1
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.
5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
EV capable spaces shall be provided with EVSE to create EVCS in the number indicated
in Table 5.106.5.3.1. The EVCS required by Table 5.106.5.3.1 may be provided with
EVSE in any combination of Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), except that
at least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.
One EV charger with multiple connectors capable of charging multiple EVs simultaneously
shall be permitted if the electrical load capacity required by Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each
EV capable space is accumulatively supplied to the EV charger.
The installation of each DCFC EVSE shall be permitted to reduce the minimum number of
TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ACTUAL
PARKING
SPACES
NUMBER OF
REQUIRED EV
CAPABLE
SPACES
NUMBER OF
EVCS
(EV CAPABLE SPACES
PROVIDED WITH EVSE) 2
0-9 0 0
10-25 4 0
26-50 8 2
51-75 13 3
76-100 17 4
101-150 25 6
151-200 35 9
201 and over 20 percent of total1 25 percent of EV capable
spaces 1
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required EV capable spaces without EVSE by five and reduce proportionally the required
electrical load capacity to the service panel or subpanel.
5.106.5.3.2 Hotel and Motel Occupancies – Shared Parking Facilities.
5.106.5.3.2.1 New Construction. Five percent (5%) of parking spaces provided
shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Twenty-five percent (25%) of parking spaces provided shall
be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready space. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided
shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
5.106.5.3.2.2 Existing Buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or
electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work
requires a building permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces added
or altered shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. Any existing EV Capable spaces on the
building property required by the locally adopted codes at the time of building permit shall
be upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready. Upgrades shall be required at currently
designated vehicle parking spaces. Upgrades shall be required for remaining parking
spaces after meeting the accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapters
11A and 11B.
5.106.5.3.3 All Other Nonresidential Occupancies – Shared Parking Facilities.
5.106.5.3.3.1 New Construction. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided
shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be
Level 2 EV Capable.
5.106.5.3.3.2 Existing Buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or
electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work
requires a building permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces added
or altered shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. Any existing EV Capable spaces on the
building property required by the locally adopted codes at the time of building permit shall
be upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready. Upgrades shall be required at currently
designated vehicle parking spaces. Upgrades shall be required for remaining parking
spaces after meeting the accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapters
11A and 11B.
5.106.5.3.3 Use of automatic load management systems (ALMS).
ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load
capacity specified in Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced
by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a
minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum
3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.
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5.106.5.3.4 Direct current fast charging stations. One DCFC may be substituted for up
to five (5) EVCS to meet the requirements of 5.106.5.3.1, 5.106.5.3.2, and 5.106.5.3.3.
Where ALMS serve DCFC stations, the power demand from the DCFC shall be prioritized
above Level 1 and Level 2 spaces.
5.106.5.3.4 Accessible EVCS.
When EVSE is installed, accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the
California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-228.3.
Note: For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero
Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).
5.106.5.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging readiness: medium-duty and heavy-duty. [N]
Construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 to facilitate future installation of electric
vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Construction for warehouses, grocery store s and retail
stores with planned off-street loading spaces shall also comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 for
future installation of medium- and heavy-duty EVSE. 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).
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 enforcing 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. adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
When EVCS(s) are installed, it shall be in accordance with the California Building Code,
the California Electrical Code as follows:
5.106.5.4.1 Electric vehicle charging readiness requirements for w Warehouses,
grocery stores and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces.
[N] In order to avoid future demolition when adding EV supply and distribution equipment,
spare raceway(s) or busway(s) and adequate capacity for transformer(s), service panel(s)
or subpanel(s) shall be installed at the time of construction in accordance with the
California Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not
limited to, the following:
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1. The transformer, main service equipment and subpanels shall meet the minimum
power requirement in Table 5.106.5.4.1 to accommodate the dedicated branch
circuits for the future installation of EVSE.
2. The construction documents shall indicate one or more location(s) convenient to the
planned off-street loading space(s) reserved for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV
charging cabinets and charging dispensers, and a pathway reserved for routing of
conduit from the termination of the raceway(s) or busway(s) to the charging
cabinet(s) and dispenser(s), as shown in Table 5.106.5.4.1.
3. Raceway(s) or busway(s) originating at a main service panel or a subpanel(s)
serving the area where potential future medium- and heavy-duty EVSE will be
located and shall terminate in close proximity to the potential future location of the
charging equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
4. The raceway(s) or busway(s) shall be of sufficient size to carry the minimum
additional system load to the future location of the charging for medium - and heavy-
duty EVs as shown in Table 5.106.5.4.1.
TABLE 5.106.5.4.1, Raceway Conduit and Panel power Requirements for Medium-
and-Heavy-Duty EVSE [N]
Building
type
Building Size
(sq. ft.)
Number of Off-
street loading
spaces
Additional capacity Required
(kVa) for Raceway & Busway
and Transformer & Panel
Grocery 10,000 to 90,000 1 or 2 200
Grocery Greater than
90,000
3 or Greater 400
Grocery Greater than
90,000
1 or Greater 400
Retail 10,000 to
135,000
1 or 2 200
Retail 10,000 to
135,000
3 or Greater 400
Retail Greater than
135,000
1 or Greater 400
Warehouse
Warehouse
Warehouse
20,000 to
256,000
20,000 to
256,000
1 or 2 200
3 or Greater 400
Greater than
256,000
1 or Greater 400
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