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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) For building permits issued after January 1, 2022, all new construction or substantial improvement of commercial buildings and multi-unit buildings that have 3 or more automobile off-road parking spaces shall include electric vehicle make-ready infrastructure to accommodate the future installation of an electric vehicle charging site at least 20% of the parking spaces.
(b) By September 30, 2021, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section, including rules that:
(1) Detail the technical specifications required for the electric vehicle make-ready infrastructure required by subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) Establish standards for a waiver of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section when a property owner demonstrates severe financial hardship.
(c) By September 30, 2021, the Department of Energy and Environment shall establish incentives for owners of commercial buildings and multi-unit buildings to install electric vehicle make-ready infrastructure at a greater percentage of parking spaces than the 20% minimum required by subsection (a) of this section. The Department may establish additional initiatives at any time.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 6-1451.03a. Electric vehicle make-ready parking spaces in new multi-unit residential and commercial buildings. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-6-1451-03a/
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