Published: 4 August 2013
Category: News
The IET has now made available Amendment No 2 to BS 7671:2008, the IET Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition.
Issued on 1st August 2013, the free-to-view Amendment comprises a new section: 722 – Electric Vehicle Charging Installations, based on HD 60364-7-722 (April 2012).
This follows the publication of the corrigendum to BS 7671:2008(2011) which replaced section 710 – Medical Locations.
This amendment is vital for all involved in the installation of electric vehicle charging points. The specific requirements include PME systems, socket-outlets and connectors, as well as external influences, isolation and switching and RCD protection.
All installations designed after 31st July 2013 are to comply with BS 7671:2008 Amendment 2:2013.
The Amendment is available to view for free on the IET website at www.theiet.org/updates-volt or to purchase for print at www.theiet.org/am2-volt