Important

The Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging equipment in the built environment Fundamental guideline has been superseded by the Fire Safety in Carparks Procedural guideline. Please click this link to this doctrine.

Our position

This position was to state AFAC Member agencies’ approach towards Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the installation of EV charging equipment in the built environment-in relation to fire prevention and preparedness.

This position sought to identify and inform on the risks to the community and emergency responders in and around EVs and EV charging infrastructure in the built environment. As stated in Principle 2 of AFAC’s Position on Fire Safety in the Built Environment, fire agencies have a role in the regulatory chain of responsibility to minimise fire risk in the built environment.

The aim of this position was to highlight issues and provide guidance relating to EVs within the built environment, and the planning and design for installation of EV charging facilities.

This position was developed collaboratively by the Built Environment and Planning Technical Group and the Alternative and Renewable Energy Technologies Working Group and in consultation with the Fire Engineering Network.

29 January, 2024, by Built Environment and Planning Technical Group | v 1.5