For the purpose of this section, an EVCS shall mean a public parking space that is served by battery charging station equipment for the purpose of transferring electrical energy to a battery or other energy storage device within an electrical vehicle.
(a) General Requirements.
(1) These requirements pertain to all EVCS that are either Level 2 or Level 3 chargers. If a charging station has more than one port, each shall count as a charging station.
(2) The designated parking space(s) for an EVCS shall be above the minimum number of parking spaces required for the site.
(3) The recommended parking space dimensions for an EVCS are a minimum ten feet wide by twenty feet long when new spaces are installed for such use. An additional five feet wide for ADA accessible locations.
(4) The charging station and equipment shall be protected by wheel stops and bollards in accordance with OFC section 312.
(5) Each parking space designated for EVCS shall be clearly identified as "Reserved for EV Charging Only".
(6) Charging equipment shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(7) Charging station shall not have overhead canopies.
(8) EVCS shall not be installed inside parking garages or parking structures.
(9) The EVCS shall comply with current National Electric Codes (NEC) and shall be inspected annually and proof of inspection shall be available to the authority having jurisdiction.
(10) An EVCS shall be installed in a location as follows:
A. Ten feet from property lines.
B. Thirty feet or more from buildings having a combustible exterior wall surfaces.
C. Fifteen feet or more from buildings having a one hour fire resistive exterior surface.
D. Fifteen feet from combustible awnings or canopies.
(11) EVCS shall be designed and constructed in accordance with state and local building codes and this section.
(12) EVCS shall be constructed, operated and maintained to manufacturers instructions.
(13) Any attendants shall be trained in the operation of the EVCS system and able to supervise and respond to emergencies.
(14) EVCS shall provide a minimum of one emergency shut off device labeled “Emergency Electrical Shut Off”.
(15) EVCS shall have emergency instructions conspicuously posted in the area and shall include: The use of the emergency shut off button and reporting incidents by calling 911.
(16) Emergency shut off devise or electrical disconnects shall be in an approved location accessible to patrons but not less than twenty feet or more than thirty feet from EVCS.
(17) Resetting from an emergency shut off condition shall require manual intervention.
(18) Lighting shall be selected and installed in accordance with applicable building codes and local ordinances and shall be sufficient for safe operations.
(19) At least one portable extinguisher shall be provided and shall not exceed seventy-five feet from the EVCS.
(b) Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities EVCS Installation Requirements:
(1) Twenty feet or more in all directions from dispensing devices for flammable or combustible liquids.
(2) Ten feet in all directions from above/underground tanks, tank fill, vapor recovery equipment, vents, and transfer equipment.
(3) Twenty-five feet in all directions from tank vehicles while transferring products.
(4) EVCS shall be designed so that pooling of flammable/combustible liquids cannot occur in charging area.
(5) An additional emergency shut off or electrical disconnect device shall be located at attendant's location.
(c) Permitting and Inspections.
(1) Commercial electrical permit shall be issued from the Building Department, City of Eastlake, Ohio.
(2) Permits, plan reviews and inspections shall be completed by the Building Department and Fire Prevention Officer (AHJ).
(Ord. 2023-077. Passed 9-12-23.)