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A. Electrical vehicle charging stations and any associated equipment shall meet all applicable requirements as specified within this chapter.
B. Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.
C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
D. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
E. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
F. Applicable conditions of approval, design standards, or other requirements as specified within the Murrieta Municipal Code to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare shall apply with respect to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. This shall be implemented in a manner at the lowest cost possible consistent with the provisions of said criteria consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7. (Ord. 554-19 § 2, 2019)
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter which may be punished in compliance with the provisions of the Chapter 15.04.110 (Interpretation, Legal Procedures and Penalties) of the Murrieta Municipal Code. (Ord. 554-19 § 2, 2019)
In the event the application for the permit is denied by the approval authority are unacceptable to the applicant, the applicant may appeal the decision pursuant to the requirements as specified under Chapter 16.78 (Appeals). (Ord. 554-19 § 2, 2019)