Section 1 of the bill relocates existing statutes that require
contractors to offer certain resource efficiency options when constructing certain buildings. Section 1 also requires commercial buildings and multifamily residences to include electric vehicle charging for at least 10% of the parking spaces if the building is 25,000 square feet or more or if the building is part of a project that is 40,000 square feet or more of
floor space in more than one building, with a total of 25 or more sets of living quarters or commercial units among all the buildings. These buildings must also have:
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The space in the electrical facilities to increase electric vehicle charging to 50% of the parking spaces; and
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Conduit run to increase electric vehicle charging to 50% of the parking spaces. Section 3 requires a master electrician to follow these
requirements when planning, laying out, and supervising the installation of wiring in a building. Section 4 requires an architect to follow these requirements when planning, drafting plans for, and supervising the construction of a building. Continuing education requirements are put in place to educate master electricians and architects about these requirements.
