Haryana drafts new building code to allow EV charging in basements

Stakeholders including residents, resident welfare associations (RWAs), developers, and flat owners are advised to email their feedback to tcpharyana7@gmail.com by May 26, as specified in the DTCP notice.

The article reports on the DTCP notice proposing amendments to allow EV charging stations in basements and stilt parking areas under fire safety norms, and outlines the EV-ready requirements for commercial and residential parking. It also notes the deadline for stakeholder feedback and the contact email for submissions.

The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued a notice proposing amendments to the Haryana Building Code 2017 to allow installation of electric vehicle charging stations across residential and commercial real estate projects in the state, and to permit EV charging points in basement and stilt parking areas, subject to compliance with fire safety norms. The notice specifies that commercial buildings with parking for at least 10 cars must install at least one EV charging point for every three parking slots, and that all such spaces must be EV-ready with conduits for future expansion. For residential buildings, the proposal requires at least one charging point for every five parking slots and overall EV readiness in their infrastructure. The notice invites feedback from stakeholders via the provided email address, with a May 26 deadline.