Chicago, did you know?

The city of Chicago has recently passed an ordinance requiring all new construction and some renovations of multi-residential and renovations to include infrastructure for EV chargers. Here are some details:

SECTION 1. Chapter 13-72 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting a new section 13-72-055, as follows:?

13-72-055 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.?

A developer undertaking renovation of a building containing five or more dwelling units in anticipation of or in connection with a condominium conversion shall, in addition to all other work, perform work so that all existing and newly created parking spaces are either EVSE-ready spaces or EVSE-installed spaces, as those terms are defined in the Chicago Zoning Ordinance. Provided, however, nothing in this section shall be construed to require creation of EVSE-ready spaces or EVSE-installed spaces if the only feasible way to create such spaces would necessitate excavation of an existing surface lot or other parking facility to install the necessary conduit and wiring.?

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