The
University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposal to rescind the Presidential Policy on Hoverboards. The policy is proposed to be rescinded to address the following key issues:
-
The policy was envisioned as a temporary, emergency policy to address fire risks created by individuals charging hoverboard batteries in or on
UC properties.
- Since the policy was adopted, the following developments have occurred:
- Underwriter’s
Laboratories (UL) testing and listing for lithium ion-powered equipment
and batteries has become more prescriptive.
- The
California Office of the State Fire Marshal released a guidance document (23-003) in April of 2023 related to the storage and charging of these types of devices.
- California
Assembly Bill 712 was signed into law in July of 2023 and requires landlords to allow tenants to recharge micro-mobility devices in their units. UC Legal has determined this Assembly Bill does apply to UC housing.
- The
UC Council of Campus Fire Marshals released guidance in August 2023 specific to this type of equipment and its use at UC locations.
- With
technology evolving rapidly, the University is better served by relying
on outside standard-setting bodies, such as UL, and best practice guidance from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
The draft policy is posted here.
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Paula Johnson in Policy and Records Administration at policy@ucsd.edu no later than March 11, 2024.
