Description
Book SynopsisThis Code of Practice provides a clear overview of EV charging equipment, as well as setting out the considerations needed prior to installations and the necessary physical and electrical installation requirements. It also details what needs to be considered when installing electric vehicle charging equipment in various different locations - such as domestic dwellings, on-street locations, and commercial and industrial premises.
Key changes for the 4th Edition include:
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General requirements - updated in line with the very latest amendment to BS 7671 (specifically within Section 722)
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On street installations - section updated to reflect a range of situations
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Installations at dwellings - section updated to provide greater clarity on domestic installs
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Three phase installations - address in more detail within the commercial and industrial section of the code
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Vehicle to grid - section updated and expanded providing useful background to this emerging development as well as providing detail on installation issues
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Smart infrastructure integration - updated to cover installation considerations that are becoming increasingly complicated as EV charging needs to be compatible and integrated with a range of other systems and installations
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Wireless charging - expansion of coverage of this area as its potential begins to be established and realised
Table of Contents
- Section 1: Scope
- Section 2: Overview of EV charging equipment
- Section 3: Arrangements prior to installation commencement
- Section 4: Physical installation requirements
- Section 5: Electrical requirements - General
- Section 6: Electrical requirements - Dwelling installations
- Section 7: Electrical requirements - On-street installations
- Section 8: Electrical requirements - Commercial and industrial installations
- Section 9: Inspection, testing and maintenance requirements
- Section 10: Vehicle as storage
- Section 11: Distribution network operator (DNO) notification
- Section 12: Integration and smart infrastructure
- Annex A: Charging connectors and charging cable types
- Annex B: Checklists for dwelling installations
- Annex C: Checklists for on-street installations
- Annex D: Checklists for commercial and industrial installations
- Annex E: Checklists for fuel filing station installations
- Annex F: Wireless power transfer (WPT) installations
- Annex G: Installing an earth electrode system to enable use of a PME supply earth, in accordance with Regulation 722.411.4.1 (ii) of BS 7671
- Annex H: Separation of earth electrode zones where TT is used, and installation of electrodes
- Annex I: Determining a suitable location and voltage tripping threshold for a measurement earth electrode if used for compliance with Regulation 722.411.4.1 (iii) of BS 7671
- Annex J: A rule of thumb for three-phase system balance in accordance with Regulation 722.411.4.1 (i) of BS 7671
- Annex K: Supply and earthing arrangements for Mode 4 DC EVSE
- Annex L: Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:018 Amendment 1:2020
- Annex M: Glossary
- Annex N: Figures and Tables
- Annex O: References
