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Recharging and Storage of Electronic Transportation Devices - Code Section

Important Arlington County Fire Prevention Code Update(s)

Arlington County Fire Prevention Code Modifications to the 2018 Statewide Fire Prevention Code:

Section 320 Recharging and Storage of Personal Electronic Transportation Devices

320.1 General: Recharging and Storage of commercially owned personal electronic transportation devices, to include but not limited to scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, all classes of pedal and throttle assist bicycles, and roller blades is prohibited in multifamily dwellings.

Except that the following are not subject to the above requirement:

     1. Wheelchairs and other ADA-related mobility aids or devices and traditional higher speed transportation devices such as cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles.

     2. Personally owned electronic transportation devices as listed above will be permitted at one device per 200 square feet.

320.1.1 Notification: The person in control or management agent of multi-family residential occupancies shall notify their tenants or occupants in writing of the prohibitions outlined in Section 320.1 of this code. Such notification shall occur when the tenant or occupant initially occupies, renews a lease, and periodically thereafter as may be necessary to ensure compliance. 

Full Copy of the Arlington County Fire Prevention Code

 

Do's and Don't of Charging Electronic Transportation Devices

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Micro Mobility Presentation - 2023

Printable Mobility Device Charging Material - English

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Printable Mobility Device Charging Material - Spanish

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Mobility Device Charging Fire Code Letter - 2023

Recorded Community Meeting

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