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Highland Beach members raise fire‑safety and structural concerns about condo EV chargers

Financial Advisory Board, Town of Highland Beach · March 5, 2026
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The board discussed fire‑risk and structural limits for electric vehicle charging installations in condominium garages, recommending exterior chargers where feasible and noting state condo law allows chargers if owners pay infrastructure costs.

Members discussed electric vehicle (EV) charging in condominium garages and the associated safety and permitting implications. Speakers raised concerns about battery storage, overcharging and the difficulty of responding to garage fires involving battery packs; one official said that when EV…

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