CA SB1482

Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to research and develop mandatory building standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multifamily dwelling parking spaces.

Mandates that each multifamily dwelling unit with access to parking have at least one parking space served by a dedicated branch circuit terminating in an electric vehicle receptacle or charging station.

Requires prominent "EV Ready" signage at each equipped parking space and at the unit electrical panel.

Directs the Department of Housing and Community Development and California Building Standards Commission to consult with stakeholders including multifamily residents, electric vehicle equity advocate groups, utilities, building officials, and industry representatives when developing these standards.

Allows for limited exceptions to mandatory standards in cases where compliance would cause unreasonable hardship.