Fresno County follows CA Government Code §65850.7 (AB 1236) requiring streamlined, ministerial permitting for residential EV charging stations. Level 2 residential chargers typically permitted over-the-counter.
AB 1236 requires local jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance creating an expedited, ministerial permit review process for EV charging stations. Fresno County Building Services issues EVSE permits; most Level 2 residential installs are plan-check exempt with standard load calculation. Commercial/public chargers require ADA compliance (CBC Chapter 11B) and may need Planning Division review. CALGreen (Title 24 Part 11) requires new single-family homes to include a 208/240V outlet and Level 2-ready raceway. Multifamily must provide EV-capable parking per CALGreen.
Unpermitted electrical work: stop-work, double permit fee, electrical inspection required.
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