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Chapter 30 FIRES AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
ARTICLE III. CERTAIN FIRE REGULATIONS
Sec. 30-25. Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
(a) Purpose and Scope. This section establishes building and fire safety requirements for the installation of
electric vehicle(EV)charging stations within residential garages in new construction homes, as well as for
any additions or remodels to existing garages.
(b) Installation Requirements for new residential construction.
(1) Installation of EV charging stations shall comply with the adopted International Building Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA)and National Electric Code.
i. Fire-Resistant Wall and Ceiling Assembly for New Construction: In new residential
home construction, all garage areas shall include a fire-resistant wall and ceiling
assembly. The assembly adjoining the location of the charging station must be
constructed to provide a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating or an equivalent fire-
resistant assembly approved by the Building Code Official or their designee.
ii. Alarms and/or detectors shall be installed within the garage:
and shall comply with the current adopted International Building Code, International
Fire Code, and the International Residential Code,and
shall be approved by the Fire Marshal or their designee prior to the issuance Certificate
of Occupancy.
(c) Installation Requirements for remodels and additions
(1) Additions/Remodels: When an EV charging station is added to an existing garage, the garage
area shall be modified as follows:
i. Alarms and/or detectors shall be installed within the garage and shall be approved by
the Fire Marshal or their designee prior to Final Approval.
ii. EV charging equipment shall be installed to comply with the current adopted
International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential
Code, National Fire Protection Agency(NFPA)and National Electric Code.
(b) Additional requirements for new construction and remodels and additions
(1) When charging equipment is installed that requires ventilation, details of those mechanical
systems shall be provided for review.
(2) When charging equipment is installed that is subject to possible impact, details of the required
impact protection shall be provided for review.
(c) Inspection and Compliance.
(1) Permit and Inspection: Installation of EV charging stations whether in new construction or added
to an existing structure, requires a permit and inspection by the Building Department and Fire
Marshal to verify compliance with current adopted International Building Code, International
Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), and
National Electric Code.
(2) Final Approval: All installations shall receive final approval from Building Code Official or their
designee, the Fire Marshal or their designee to verify compliance with current adopted
International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code,
National Fire Protection Agency(NFPA)and National Electric Code.
(d) Exemptions.
(1) Exemptions by Building Code Official: The Building Code Official may grant exemptions to the
requirements of this section if an equivalent level of fire safety is provided through alternative
methods or materials.
(2) Exemptions by Fire Marshal: The Fire Marshal may grant exemptions to the requirements of this
section if an equivalent level of fire safety is provided through alternative methods or materials.
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Sec. 18-6(g).- Penalty;temporary stop order.
(g)Any person who has been issued a temporary stop work order shall pay the required fee as
provided within the adopted fee schedule.
F.004 Building
FY 2024 FY 2025
Temporary stop work order fee $0.00 $1000.00