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Workgroup backs parking-based EV-ready standard, drops EV-capable requirement

Building Code Council — Single-exit / Multiplex housing workgroup · December 18, 2025

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Summary

After debate, the workgroup approved proceeding with Option B for EV-charging provisions—tying required EV-ready spaces to parking spaces provided (20%)—and removed the separate EV-capable column; staff will edit text for posting and further review.

The Building Code Council workgroup on Dec. 16 instructed staff to revise EV-charging language to an approach that calculates required EV-ready spaces based on the number of on‑site parking spaces provided rather than on dwelling units.

Patrick Hanks (Building Industry Association of Washington) presented two options: Option A (requirements based on dwelling units) and…

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