Are there additional fire mitigation requirements for EV charging in strata buildings?

WA
Maintenance & Common Property
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Are there additional fire mitigation requirements relating to EV charging in strata buildings in addition to extinguishers and existing suppression systems such as sprinklers?

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Damien Moran
Damien Moran EnergyTec

Incorporating an EVC system into your scheme’s fire mitigation plan is essential.

The SCA has released a white paper for EV in Strata named “Phase 2: EV Challenges Report” which tables a range of fire risk and mitigation topics.

The document outlines that evidence suggests electric vehicles (EVs) are not necessarily more likely than conventional vehicles to be involved in a fire incident. However, when they are involved with fires, the fire management risks are high.

Incorporation of an EVC system into your scheme’s fire mitigation plan is an essential task.

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