Code of Practice - Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation 5th Edition
- Full alignment with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and the latest guidance in ENA Engineering Recommendation G12/4
- A substantially updated section on “Vehicle as Storage” including prosumer’s electrical installations.
- Legislative changes reflecting:
- New regulations covered in the Smart Charging Regulations 2021.
- Changes to Part S of the Building Regulations 2022.
- Physical installation requirements and accessibility for part M of the Building Regulations and PAS 1899 guidance.
- Changes made within the latest amendment to BS7671.
- New guidance on the installation of telecommunications and auxiliary cabling.
- Revising the requirements of a simultaneous contact assessment to accommodate a mix of earthing arrangements.
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Considerations for Fire Safety in EV charging installations (recognizing RiscAuthority publication RC59) for domestic and commercial properties.
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New and updated appendices covering:
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Installation practices for earth electrodes.
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Mode 4 charging equipment including details of pantograph connectivity systems for HGV and PSV.
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Guidance regarding the minimum depth of buried cables and minimum height of overhead suspended cables in different environments.
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Extended guidance covering earth fault loop impedance and RCD testing, including use of vehicle simulators for Mode 3 charging equipment, and testing in prosumer’s electrical installations.
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An expanded DNO Notification section to include for V2G and V2H applications.
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Updated guidance on inductive charging installations.
Stay up-to-date and ensure safe electric vehicle charging with the 5th edition of Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. With full alignment to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and updated legislative changes, including Smart Charging Regulations and Building Regulations, this guide provides expert guidance for proper installation and accessibility.
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