It appears that the accessibility standards may result in lots of chargers in ADA spaces not being used or “stranded assets.” Was this issue addressed in development of the standards?
RESPONSE: This issue was discussed extensively during development of the CBC Chapter 11B accessibility provisions for EVCS. The requirements were developed to provide full compliance with federal and California accessibility law without placing an excessive burden on the property owners.
Vehicle spaces which display the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA), sometimes referred to as the wheelchair symbol, are generally understood to be reserved for the exclusive use of a disabled person displaying special license plates or a distinguishing placard. It is important to remember that a disability placard or special license plate with an ISA can be issued to a driver or passenger for a disability that does not necessitate the use of a wheelchair or mobility device; therefore it is incorrect to assume that an accessible EVCS will be underutilized, because disability placard holders may have an electric vehicle or may purchase one in the near future.
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