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ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION GUIDE March 1999 Edition  Pacific Gas and Electric Company Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In- stallation Guide Electrical Contractors City and County Building Inspectors EVSE Installers Architects and Engineers Pacific Gas and Electric Company Employees March 1999 1999 Edition The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Installation Guide is an over- view of policies, requirements and codes for establishing electric serv- ice and for the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment. In addition to the utility requirements, local or state officials may stipulate additional provisions for the installation of equipment and materials which are in their authorized areas of responsibility and juris- diction. Should you have any questions regarding this book, please con- tact the Clean Air Transportation Department of Pacific Gas and Elec- tric Company at 800 684-4648. Final customer electric service and meter installation require- ments are subject to prior Pacific Gas and Electric Company review and approval  Copyright ? 1999 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, whatsoever, without written permission from Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Clean Air Transportation Department Mail Code H28L P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco, CA 94177 Produced by Clean Air Transportation Department  TABLE OF CONTENTS  Page 1. Introduction1 A. EV Infrastructure Essentials 1 B. Information Resources2 2. EV Charging Essentials 3 A. Rules and Regulations Governing EV Infrastructure Installations3 1. The National Electrical Code (NEC)3 2. The California Electrical Code (CEC) 4 3. Local Codes and Ordinances4 4. UL Listing 4 5. Installation Plans5 6. Equipment Certification 5 B. EV Charging Levels 5 1. Level 1 Cha