Amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions” by adding a new Chapter creating requirements related to the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations installed at certain commercial and residential parcels, all under certain terms and conditions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS * * * CHAPTER 9-6300. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS § 9-6301. Definitions. In this Chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) Electric Vehicle. A vehicle for on-road use primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an onboard battery charged through a building electrical service, electrical vehicle supply equipment, or another source of electric current. (2) Electric Vehicle Charger. A device which permits the transfer of electric energy to a battery or other storage device in an electric vehicle. (3) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. The apparatus installed specifically to transfer energy between the premises wiring and the Electric Vehicle. ( 4) Non-operational. The state of an electric vehicle charging station failing to dispense electricity when properly connected to an electric vehicle, regardless of the cause for the failure. (5) Significant Upgrades. Modifications to parking infrastructure that change i…
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