The next significant date in the world of electric vehicle charging is 15th June 2022, this is the date that Part S of the Building Regulations are introduced. The government is beginning to press harder towards a Net Zero economy and these regulations go a long way towards this aim.
It was announced in November that the Part S Building Regulations in England will require new homes and commercial buildings, as well as those undergoing major renovation, to install electric vehicle charge points.
The government have already announced the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles has been brought forward to 2030. Hybrid vehicles will be allowed until 2035 and then after that all new vehicles that are sold in the UK must produce zero emissions. Incentives such as funding towards a new car, improved BIK tax allowance on low emission vehicles and government grants for installing charge points have all contributed to encouraging the uptake of BEV and PHEV vehicles and installing charge points required to keep these vehicles moving.
These new regulations further outline the direction in which we are taking in the future of motoring. Part S of the Building Regulations are available to download and read, by visiting the government website - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-for-charging-electric-vehicles-approved-document-s. If you are in the property development and construction industry then reading and understanding these regulations are a necessity.
As defined in the regulations the requirement for installing new charge points on a project aren’t required if a planning application has been submitted before 15th June 2022, providing work has started on site by 15th June 2023.
These regulations are split into different sections, depending on the type of new build or restoration work that is being carried out. The requirements differ slightly to residential dwellings as appose to commercial developments, whilst having the same purpose of providing a charging infrastructure for the future.
To ensure the new properties and buildings are fitted with good quality and reliable chargers. All sockets fitted must achieves these standards listed below:
Be designed and installed to BS EN 61851 standards
Have a minimum rated output of 7kW
Be fitted with a universal socket this can be an untethered (no charging lead) or tethered (charging lead built into the charger)
Be fitted with an indicator, such as an LED light to clearly display the charging status of the unit
Be a Mode 3 specialised system for electric vehicle charging
Meet BS 7671 standards
Meet the requirements of the IET’s Code of Practice: Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
Our team are on hand to discuss your requirements. We can advise on the solution that not only satisfies the regulations but also benefits you in the long run. There are a wide range of EV charging products available that suit different locations, types of buildings and load demand requirements.
Contact us for more information and guidance, we would be happy to help.
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