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CityCouncil | 2011-03-15 | 4 | regularly meets with realtors. Councilmember Johnson inquired how the 1989 date was selected, to which the Chief Building Official responded the 1989 date was the last time electrical requirements were changed. Councilmember Johnson stated most complaints come from Harbor Bay residents; inquired how many Harbor Bay homes would need to have [electrical] kitchen updates. The Chief Building Official responded houses built in the 1980's would need to upgrade to the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GCFI); stated spacing [between outlets] went from six feet to four feet in the early 1990's. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the spacing is a health and safety issue. The Chief Building Official responded the real issue is the GFCI, which has proven to be a life safety issue. Councilmember Tam stated a dedicated, high voltage garage circuit is needed for electric cars; inquired whether staff is preparing for issuing permits, to which the Chief Building Official responded said permits are addressed in the Electrical Code. Councilmember Tam responded what is the cost, to which the Chief Building Official responded approximately $75. The Acting City Manager noted electric car manufacturers are encouraging residents to do electrical upgrades. Mayor Gilmore stated Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is systematically undergrounding older Alameda areas; electrical service upgrades are required; inquired whether or not upgrades would be enough to plug in an electrical car. The Chief Building Official responded perhaps not; stated the issue may be the same as for hot tub installation, which might require an upgrade. Mayor Gilmore stated people interested in getting an electric car should talk to AMP. The Chief Building Official stated people should talk to the Building Department also. Councilmember deHaan stated retrofitting permit costs have been a concern in the past; reducing electrical permit costs should be considered. The Chief Building Official stated the cost is relatively low. Councilmember Tam noted Nissan has 32,000 Leaf electric cars on order. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 March 15, 2010 | CityCouncil/2011-03-15.pdf |