A. 
Certain documents are marked "2022 California Green Building Code." One copy of this document is on file in the office of the city building official. The documents are published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the California Building Standards Commission. The documents and Appendix 1A, printed therein, together with any additions, deletions, amendments as set forth herein, and any future addenda or errata published by the state of California, are adopted as the energy code for the building standards of the city of San Bruno, and may be cited as such.
B. 
No section of the city's green building code shall impose a mandatory duty of enforcement on the city, or on any officer, official, agent, employee, board, council, or commission thereof. Instead, if any section purports to impose a mandatory duty of enforcement, such section shall be deemed to invest the city, and the appropriate officer, official, agent, employee, board, council or commission thereof with the discretion to enforce the section, or not to enforce it.
(Ord. 1918 § 3, 2022)
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person, firm, or corporation, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which such violation exists and shall be punished as set forth in San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 1.28.
(Ord. 1918 § 3, 2022)
A. 
Section 202 of the Green Building Standards Code Amended.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Residential buildings that consist entirely of housing that costs no more than 30% of gross household income. Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments, utilities, taxes, insurance, homeowner association fees, and other related costs.
AUTOMATIC LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ALMS): A control system which allows multiple electric vehicle chargers or electric vehicle ready chargers to share a circuit or panel and automatically reduce power at each charger, providing the opportunity to reduce electrical infrastructure costs and/or provide demand response capability. ALMS is only allowed for Level 2 Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), Level 2 EV Ready Spaces, and Level 1 EV Ready Spaces. ALMS systems must be designed to deliver at least 1.4kW to each EVCS, Level 2 EV Ready Spaces, and Level 1 EV Ready Spaces. The connected amperage on site shall not be lower than the required connected amperage per Part 11, 2022 California Green Building Code for the relevant building types.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (EVCS): A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum output of 30 amperes connected to a Level 2 EV Ready Space. EVCS installation may be used to satisfy a Level 2 EV Ready Space requirement.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CAPABLE: A parking space linked to a listed electrical panel with sufficient capacity to provide at least one hundred ten/110/120 volts and 20 amperes to the parking space. Raceways linking the electrical panel and parking space only need to be installed in spaces that will be inaccessible in the future, either trenched underground or where penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions would otherwise be required for future installation of branch circuits. Raceways must be at least one inch in diameter and may be sized for multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code. The panel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for EV charging as "EV CAPABLE." Construction documents shall indicate future completion of raceway from the panel to the parking space, via the installed inaccessible raceways.
LEVEL 1 EV READY SPACE: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with a minimum of 110/120 volt, 20 ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum one inch diameter raceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a 1/2 inch font adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
LEVEL 2 EV READY SPACE: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with 208/240 volt, 40 ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum one inch diameter raceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a 1/2 inch font adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum output of 30 amperes.
B. 
Section 4.106.4 of the Green Building Standards Code Amended.
4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New construction shall comply with Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.
EXCEPTION 1: If an applicant maintains that circumstances exist that make it, the applicant may request an exception in writing. The Building Official or their designee shall determine compliance with this section is infeasible upon one of the following conditions:
1.1 Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
1.2 Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
EXCEPTION 2: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities.
C. 
Section 4.106.4.1 of the Green Building Standards Code Amended.
4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. For each dwelling unit, install a Level two EV Ready Space and Level 1 EV Ready Space.
Exception: For each dwelling unit with only one parking space, install a Level 2 EV Ready Space.
4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "Electric Vehicle Outlet."
D. 
Section 4.106.4.2 of the Green Building Standards Code Amended.
4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and new residential parking facilities. When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels shall meet the requirements of Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.
4.106.4.2.1 Multifamily development projects with less than 20 dwelling units, and hotels and motels with less than 20 sleeping units or guest rooms. The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to this section.
1. 
EV Capable. Thirty percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
EXCEPTION 1: When Level two EVSE EV chargers are installed in a number equal to or greater than the required number of EV capable spaces.
EXCEPTION 2: When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number less than the required number of EV capable spaces, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed.
EXCEPTION 3: For all multifamily Affordable Housing, 10% of dwelling units with parking space(s) shall be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready Space. Calculations for the required minimum number of Level 2 EV Ready Spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The remaining dwelling units with parking space(s) shall each be provided with at least a Level 1 EV Ready Space.
Notes:
1.
Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project's capability and capacity for facilitating future EV charging.
2.
There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.
3.
ALMS may be installed to decrease electrical service and transformer costs associated with EV Charging Equipment subject to review of the City.
4.
Installation of Level two EV Ready Spaces above the minimum number required level may offset the minimum number Level one EV Ready spaces required on a 1:1 basis.
5.
The requirements apply to multifamily buildings, hotels, and motels with parking spaces including: a) assigned or leased to individual dwelling units, and b) unassigned residential parking.
6.
In order to adhere to accessibility requirements in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 11A and/or 11B, it is recommended that all accessible parking spaces for newly constructed multifamily dwellings, hotels, and motels are provided with Level 1 or Level 2 EV Ready Spaces.
2. 
EV Ready. Twenty-five percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power Level two EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
EXCEPTION: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
3. 
EV Chargers. Ten percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests.
When low power Level two EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to the required EV capable spaces.
4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels and motels with 20 or more sleeping units or guest rooms. The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to this section.
1. 
EV Capable. Thirty percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level two EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.
The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
EXCEPTION: When Level two EVSE EV chargers are installed in a number greater than 5% of parking spaces required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed over the 5% required.
Notes:
1.
Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces.
2.
There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.
3.
ALMS may be installed to decrease electrical service and transformer costs associated with EV Charging Equipment subject to review of the City.
4.
The requirements apply to multifamily buildings, hotels, and motels with parking spaces including: a) assigned or leased to individual dwelling units, and b) unassigned residential parking.
5.
In order to adhere to accessibility requirements in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 11A and/or 11B, it is recommended that all accessible parking spaces for newly constructed multifamily dwellings, hotels, and motels are provided with Level 1 or Level 2 EV Ready Spaces.
2. 
EV Ready. Twenty-five percent of the total number of parking spaces shall have low power Level two EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
EXCEPTION: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
3. 
EV Chargers. Ten percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level two EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests.
When low power Level two EV charging receptacles or Level two EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to the required EV capable spaces.
E. 
Section 5.106.5.3 of the Green Building Standards Code Amended.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging. Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code and as follows:
EXCEPTION 1: If an applicant maintains that circumstances exist that make it, the applicant may request an exception in writing. The Building Official or their designee shall determine compliance with this section is infeasible upon one of the following conditions:
a. 
Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. 
Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. 
Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
EXCEPTION 2: Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are not required to comply with this code section.
F. 
Section 5.106.5.4 of the Green Building Standards Code Amended.
5.106.5.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty. Construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 to facilitate future installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Construction for warehouses, grocery stores and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces shall also comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 for future installation of medium- and heavy-duty EVSE.
EXCEPTION 1: If an applicant maintains that circumstances exist that make it, the applicant may request an exception in writing. The Building Official or their designee shall determine compliance with this section is infeasible upon one of the following conditions:
a. 
Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. 
Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. 
Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
(Ord. 1925 § 2, 2022)