Overview

This 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: General requirements - updated in line with the very latest amendment to BS 7671 (specifically within Section 722) On street installations - section updated to reflect a range of situations Installations at dwellings - section updated to provide greater clarity on domestic installs Three phase installations - address in more detail within the commercial and industrial section of the code Vehicle to grid - section updated and expanded providing useful background to this emerging development as well as providing detail on installation issues 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 Wireless charging - expansion of coverage of this area as its potential begins to be established and realised

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Author:   The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Publisher:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Imprint:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781839531804

ISBN 10:   1839531800
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   12 May 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781839538575
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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

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