La Palma, CA · Orange County
Electric Vehicle Charging System Guidelines for Residential Buildings
This guideline and service-load worksheet helps homeowners or contractors provide information for a residential electric vehicle charger permit in La Palma.
What this form is
The document explains residential Level 1 and Level 2 charger installations and includes a worksheet for calculating household electrical loads and checking the existing service panel size. For a Level 2 charger permit, the city says to complete the document, attach the manufacturer’s installation instructions and charger specifications, and submit it to Building and Safety. An existing outlet used for a Level 1 charger does not require a permit, according to the guideline.
Who needs it
Homeowners or contractors seeking a permit for a residential EV charger, especially a Level 2 system, can use this guideline and worksheet.
How to submit it
Complete the guideline and load worksheet, attach the manufacturer’s installation instructions and charger specifications, and submit them to the Building and Safety Department for over-the-counter review and permit issuance.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Guideline
Download the residential EV charger guideline and service-load worksheet.
- 2
Complete The Worksheet
Check the applicable household electrical loads, enter their wattage, total the loads, and identify the existing main service breaker size.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach the charger manufacturer’s installation instructions and charger specifications.
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Submit To Building And Safety
Submit the completed document and attachments to the Building and Safety Department for over-the-counter review and permit issuance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the residential EV charger guideline for?
- It explains residential EV charger installations and provides a worksheet to calculate electrical loads and compare them with the existing service panel size.
- What should I attach when submitting the guideline?
- The document says to attach the charger manufacturer’s installation instructions and charger specifications.
- Do I need a notary for the EV charger guideline?
- No. This document is signed without a notary and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the EV charger guideline?
- Complete the document, attach the manufacturer’s installation instructions and charger specifications, and submit it to the Building and Safety Department for over-the-counter review and permit issuance.