EV charging stations on private property follow the PA Uniform Construction Code and National Electrical Code; a Penn Hills electrical permit is required for Level 2 and DC fast charger installation. No standalone EV ordinance.
Penn Hills has no standalone EV charging ordinance. Residential Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit through the Code Enforcement Department and inspection by a third-party agency (e.g., Middle Department Inspection Agency) per the PA UCC. Commercial charging stations in parking lots fall under site plan review and must meet NEC Article 625. Allegheny County and state grants sometimes support public charger deployment.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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