For 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 (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device within an electric vehicle.
(a) General Requirements.
(1) These requirements pertain to all EVCS that are either a Level 2 or Level 3 charger. If a charging station has more than (1) one port, each port 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 in accordance with Chapter 1161 of the Codified Ordinances.
(3) The recommended parking space dimensions for an EVCS are a minimum of ten (10) feet wide by twenty (20) feet long when new spaces are installed for such use. An additional five (5) feet in width shall be required for ADA accessible locations.
(4) The charging station and equipment shall be protected by wheel stops and bollards in accordance with Ohio Fire Code Section 312.
(5) Each parking space designated for EVCS shall be clearly identified as reserved for EV Charging Only.
(6) Charging station equipment shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
(7) Charging stations shall not include overhead canopies.
(8) Charging Stations shall not be installed inside parking garages or parking structures.
(9) The EVCS shall comply with the current National Electric Code (NEC) and shall be inspected once a year and proof of inspection shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction.
(10) An EVCS shall be installed in a location as follows:
A. Ten (10) feet from property lines.
B. Thirty (30) feet or more from buildings having combustible exterior wall surfaces.
C. Fifteen (15) feet or more from buildings having a one-hour fire resistive exterior surface.
D. Fifteen (15) feet or more from combustible awnings or canopies.
(11) EVCS shall be designed and constructed in accordance with state and local building codes and this ordinance.
(12) EVCS shall be constructed, operated, and maintained based on manufacturer 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 be provided with one or more clearly identified shutoff device or electrical disconnect with an approved sign stating, "Emergency Electrical Vehicle Charging System Shutoff”.
(15) EVCS shall have emergency instructions conspicuously posted in the area and shall include the following:
A Use of Emergency shutoff button/disconnection device.
B. Report incident by calling 911.
C. Report location to emergency services.
(16) Emergency shutoff devices or electrical disconnects shall be installed in an approved location accessible to patrons but not less than twenty (20) feet, or more than thirty (30) feet, from the EVCS.
(17) Resetting from an emergency shutoff 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 operation and security.
(19) At least one (1) portable fire extinguisher for each group of EVCS shall be provided and shall not exceed a travel distance of seventy-five (75) feet.
(b) Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities. Additional EVCS installation requirements:
(1) Twenty (20) feet or more in all directions from dispensing devices for flammable or combustible liquids.
(2) Ten (10) feet in all directions from above ground/underground tanks, tank fill connections, remote/submersible pump transfer equipment, vapor recovery equipment and vents.
(3) Twenty-five (25) feet in all directions from the location of tank vehicles while filling and transferring flammable or combustible liquids.
(4) EVCS shall be designed so that the pooling of flammable or combustible liquids cannot occur in the charging area.
(5) At attended locations and motor fuel dispensing facilities, an additional emergency shutoff or electrical disconnect shall be located at the attendant's location. (Ord. 2023-54. Passed 4-18-23.)
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