Atlanta, GA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- EVSE Capable spaces required
- 20% of required parking spaces
- EVSE Installed (Level-2) spaces required
- Another 20% of required parking
- Applies to
- All new multi-family, mixed-use, S-2 garages
- City-owned new lots
- 50% capable, 25% installed
- Minimum charger rating
- Level-2, at least 9,600 VA
Summary
New multi-family, mixed-use, and parking-garage construction in Atlanta must wire at least 20% of required parking spaces for future EV chargers and install working Level 2 chargers at another 20%, under the Electrical Code amendments.
All new occupancy classifications, including all new construction for mixed use zoning classifications and all new S-2 parking garages, including S-2 parking garages associated with other new occupancies classifications, shall meet the requirements for EVSE Capable and EVSE Installed established in this Section, to accommodate the installation of EVSE and Charging Stations. ... EVSE Capable parking spaces shall comprise 20% (or 1:5) of the required parking spaces. EVSE Installed parking spaces shall comprise 20% (or 1:5) of the required parking spaces in addition to EVSE Capable Spaces.
Full Breakdown
Section 101.8 of the Electrical Code Amendments (Appendix B) requires every new occupancy classification -- including new multi-family and mixed-use residential buildings and any new S-2 parking garage -- to provide EVSE Capable and EVSE Installed parking spaces. EVSE Capable spaces (wired raceway only) must equal 20% of required parking; EVSE Installed spaces, each with a working Level-2 charger rated at least 9,600 VA, must equal another 20%. New off-street parking built or expanded by the City itself faces higher ratios: 50% EVSE Capable and 25% EVSE Installed. The Office of Buildings enforces the standard through electrical permit review.
Violations & Fines
Projects that skip the required EVSE wiring or chargers fail final electrical inspection with the Office of Buildings, which can withhold permit sign-off and the certificate of occupancy until compliance is corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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