EV Parking and accessibility?

[JPohling]

I have a building that is in compliance with accessible parking locations and quantities. They also have a few EV charging spaces located on the site.

The State of California is looking to lease space in the building and they would like to add 20 EV parking spaces on the top floor of the parking garage for their sole use. Would there be a need to have any of these spaces be "accessible spaces" I have been reading some conflicting information. My gut feel is "NO" the complying accessible spaces on the ground floor satisfy the requirement for accessible parking spaces. The EV spaces primary use is charging.

Need some common sense and clarification please.

 

[mark handler]

Clear as Mud
According to the Exception, NO.


Scoping: What type and how many EVCS to provide in 11B-228.3 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Technical: Where and how to provide accessible EVCs in 11B-812 Electric vehicle charging stations

When EVCSs are installed, accessible EVCSs complying with Table 11B-228.3.2.1 shall be provided.
Exception: EVCSs not available to general public or for the owner of a residence in public housing need not comply.



Guidelines for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at State-Owned Facilities
http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/air...cle_charging_stations_at_state_facilities.pdf

 

[ICE]

So accessible EVC parking stalls sit empty until someone with a placard shows up. Does it have to be van accessible?

The was a grocery chain that had parking places reserved for EVs. They weren't charging stations, just parking near the store. I thought that was a stellar idea....I always found open parking near the store.

 

[mark handler]

So accessible EVC parking stalls sit empty until someone with a placard shows up. Does it have to be van accessible?

Yes and yes; some need to be van accessible.

 

[JPohling]

Thanks Mark! That exception seems like the answer.

 

[steveray]

Look at that! CT produced a decent little handout!

 

[ADAguy]

We try.