EV charger installations in Bristol County require electrical permit under 527 CMR 12. Massachusetts Stretch Code and Specialized Code (780 CMR Appendix 115.AA) require EV-ready spaces in new construction. Mass Save rebates available.
Bristol County municipalities (Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Attleboro, Dartmouth) require an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installation per 527 CMR 12 (Mass Electrical Code). Residential 240V dedicated circuits must be GFCI-protected and sized to manufacturer specs. Massachusetts adopted the Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Opt-In Code under 780 CMR; many Bristol County communities (New Bedford, Dartmouth, Mansfield) have opted in, triggering EV-ready parking requirements in new residential and commercial construction (typically 10% to 20% of spaces). Public charging stations must meet ADA accessibility. Condominium associations cannot unreasonably prohibit EV charger installations on owner-controlled parking under state consumer protections. Mass Save and utility (Eversource, National Grid) rebates offset equipment and installation costs.
Unpermitted electrical work: correction order, fine per 527 CMR, retroactive permit with surcharge. Public station ADA non-compliance: federal and state civil rights exposure.
Fall River, MA
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