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For purposes of this Section 325, the following definitions apply:
“Powered Mobility Device” means a conveyance with the primary purpose of carrying people and is capable of transporting one or more persons powered by a lithium-ion battery; which includes, but is not limited to, a motorized or powered scooter, an electric bicycle, an electric skateboard, an electric hoverboard, or light electric vehicle (LEV). Notwithstanding the previous sentence, Powered Mobility Device does not include wheelchairs or other mobility devices designed for use by persons with disabilities, or any vehicle capable of being registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
“Battery Cabinet” means a cabinet that is designed for the purpose of storage and/or charging of lithium-ion battery packs or other removable lithium-ion storage batteries that has demonstrated the ability to prevent thermal propagation from a battery pack or a removable storage battery to other adjacent battery packs or removable storage batteries, and has passed testing by an accredited laboratory, or has otherwise been approved by the Fire Department.
“Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Device” means a Powered Mobility Device for which the Powered Mobility Device, or its electrical system, has been certified for compliance with:
(1) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards UL 2849 or UL 2272;
(2) European (EN) standards EN 15194 or EN 17128; or
(3) Other safety standard of an accredited laboratory, approved by the Fire Department.
(Added by Ord. 34-24, File No. 231165, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024)
The use, sale, transfer, charging, and storage of lithium-ion batteries used in Powered Mobility Devices shall comply with Section 325.
(Added by Ord. 34-24, File No. 231165, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024)
Powered Mobility Devices using a storage, charging, or repair facility, including any storage or charging area in a Group B, R-1, R-2, R-3, F, S, or M occupancy, that is designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the Building and Electrical Codes, shall comply with Sections 325.4 through 325.7.
Exceptions:
(a) Storage and charging in a Group R-3 occupancy where each Powered Mobility Device is a Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Device.
(b) Storage and charging within a single dwelling unit, garage, or storage area in a Group R-2 occupancy, of not more than four Powered Mobility Devices, provided that such Powered Mobility Devices are for the personal use of a person occupying the unit, and where each Powered Mobility Device is a Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Device.
(c) Charging of a single Powered Mobility Device by and in the presence of its owner or user in occupancies other than Group H or L, where the Powered Mobility Device is a Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Device.
(Added by Ord. 34-24, File No. 231165, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024)
Powered Mobility Devices shall be charged in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the applicable listing standard using the original equipment, manufacturer-supplied charging equipment, or other charging equipment suitable for the purpose, that is designed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and any other applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and listed:
(a) Pursuant to either UL 1564, UL1310, UL1012, or other approved listing from an accredited laboratory, approved by the Fire Department; or
(b) For use with the Powered Mobility Device in accordance with UL 2271, UL 2272, UL 2849, or other approved listing from an accredited laboratory, approved by the Fire Department.
(Added by Ord. 34-24, File No. 231165, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024)
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