Bridgeport regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new construction.
Bridgeport addresses electric vehicle charging through building codes and zoning. New construction may be required to include EV-ready parking spaces with electrical conduit and panel capacity. Residential Level 2 charger installation typically requires an electrical permit. Some jurisdictions offer expedited permitting for EV chargers. HOAs generally cannot prohibit EV charger installation on owner property. Public charging stations must comply with ADA accessibility requirements.
Unpermitted electrical work: fines and required removal. HOA violations of EV access laws: legal remedies available to homeowners.
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