Tucson encourages EV charging infrastructure and adopts the IECC and ICC California-style EV Ready provisions. New single-family homes must be pre-wired for at least one Level 2 charging circuit, and new multifamily and commercial parking must include EV Ready or EV Capable spaces per Tucson Building Code amendments.
The city adopted EV-ready requirements as part of Climate Action Plan implementation. New apartment complexes must have 20 percent EV Capable, 10 percent EV Ready, and 5 percent EV Installed spaces. Commercial sites of 25 or more parking spaces must provide at least one installed EV station. Public chargers on city right-of-way require a revocable license from Tucson DOT. Homeowners installing a private Level 2 charger need a standard electrical permit, and PDSD offers an expedited online permit for compliant installs under 50 amps.
Failure to meet EV-ready requirements delays certificate of occupancy. Unpermitted charger installations are building code violations subject to inspection and potential removal.
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