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Workgroup backs parking-based EV-ready standard, drops EV-capable requirement
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 Option B (requirements based on parking spaces, with a 20% target for EV-ready stalls and limits on EV-capable counts). He told members the proposal allows shared EVSE to serve multiple adjacent parking spaces.
During discussion, several members raised concerns about how the rule would apply when multiple multiplex buildings share a single lot and how accessible parking would interact with EV requirements. Micah questioned the value of keeping an EV-capable column (raceway conduit without installed charging) if jurisdictions would not be required to deliver electrical service or distribution for those spaces: "I want us to question whether or not we want to provide EV capable spaces," he said.
The group moved, seconded and carried a motion to proceed with Option B and to remove the EV-capable requirement; Dustin was directed to make the textual edits and post the revised document for review. Members also agreed that EV-ready infrastructure can serve accessible parking spaces and adjacent stalls where applicable. The workgroup will revisit the edited language at its next meeting before forwarding recommendations to the BFRW.
