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Bucks County, PA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

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Key Facts

Code: NEC Article 625
Permit Fee: $75 to $200
HOA Preemption: None in PA
Load Calc: Required

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Bucks County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

Bucks County EV charger installation requires an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Most townships offer expedited permitting. No PA statute limits HOA restrictions on EV chargers.

Full Breakdown

Residential Level 2 EV charger installation in Bucks County requires an electrical permit under the PA UCC (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403), which adopts the National Electrical Code including NEC Article 625 for EV supply equipment. Permits are issued by the township or third-party inspection agency. Typical permit cost: $75 to $200. Load calculation must verify panel capacity; service upgrades require additional permits and PECO/PPL coordination. Pennsylvania has no HOA preemption for EV chargers, so condominium and HOA approval may be required in common areas. Bucks County Planning Commission encourages EV-ready parking in new commercial development but has no mandatory rule. PA DEP administers the federal NEVI program funding public fast-charging along U.S. 1, I-276, and I-95.

Violations & Fines

Unpermitted electrical work: stop-work order, retroactive permit with double fee, fines $200 to $500. Non-compliant installation (inadequate panel, missing GFCI): correction required before use. Utility interconnection delayed until permit closeout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who enforces electric vehicle charging rules in Bucks County?

Bucks County's code enforcement division is responsible for parking ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Bucks County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating electric vehicle charging rules?

Most Bucks County parking violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Bucks County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

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Bucks County, PA Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

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