Waltham requires electrical permits for home EV chargers and follows Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code requiring EV-ready parking in new multifamily and commercial buildings.
Home installation of Level 2 EV chargers in Waltham requires an electrical permit from the Waltham Wiring Inspector, filed by a licensed Massachusetts electrician. The installation must comply with the MA Electrical Code 527 CMR 12.00 and may trigger a service upgrade. Waltham has adopted the MA Stretch Energy Code, which requires new multifamily buildings (5+ units) to provide EV-ready parking spaces (conduit and panel capacity) for 15 percent of spaces and active chargers for a smaller share. New commercial developments have similar requirements. Public chargers are available at municipal lots, Waltham Public Library, and the Moody Street garage. Parking at EV chargers while not charging is prohibited and ticketable under MA state law Chapter 90 section 7DD.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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