Irvine streamlines EV charger permits under California Government Code Section 65850.7. Residential installations require an electrical permit processed ministerially. HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict EV charger installation under Civil Code Section 4745.
Under California Government Code Section 65850.7 and AB 1236, Irvine provides expedited ministerial permitting for residential EV charging stations. An electrical permit is required but processed through a streamlined checklist-based review. Multi-family and commercial installations may need additional review. California Civil Code Section 4745 prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting EV charger installation. New construction must include EV-ready infrastructure per CALGreen Code requirements. Level 2 (240V) chargers are the standard residential installation.
Installing an EV charger without an electrical permit is a building code violation. HOAs unreasonably restricting installation face state law enforcement.
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