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Electric Vehicle Charging Points Testing & Inspection
Manage your EAWR obligations with our periodic inspection and testing of EV charging points and stations
As the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) registrations in the UK continues to increase, so too does the number of EV charging points. More and more organisations are installing EV charging points on their premises, which require periodic inspection and testing to ensure safety.
Like any fixed electrical installation, Duty Holders are required under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) to ensure the safety of EV charging points. This includes maintaining electric vehicle systems to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any danger to employees, visitors or other persons.
MAINTAIN SAFETY OF YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE POINTS WITH BUREAU VERITAS
Offering a dedicated team of electrical experts, Bureau Veritas supports clients with trusted inspection and testing programmes of EV charging points to help ensure safety and compliance with reference to EAWR and other associated documents.
EV charging points: Periodic inspection and testing
Taking into account that EV charging points and stations are a high use assets, often installed outside and therefore vulnerable to mechanical damage and environmental factors, we recommend formal periodic inspecting and testing of electric vehicle annually, with a robust series of checking in place for daily users.
Our formal electric vehicle inspection and testing includes:
- EV earthing compliance check
- Thorough external visual inspection of electric vehicle points
- EV earth continuity testing of protective conductors
- Thorough internal visual inspection of electric vehicle points
- EV insulation resistance testing
- Confirmation of polarity
- Earth loop impedance and prospective fault current
- Operation of Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
- EV functional testing
Head of Electrical Operations
Bureau Veritas
The future is bright for the UK’s EV charging infrastructure sector. There is no doubt that charging infrastructure implementation will continue to soar over coming years, therefore it is vitally important to check the safety and compliance of charging points and we can support businesses with this.
Benefits OF CHOSING BUREAU VERITAS FOR YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE POINTS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS
- Trusted inspection and testing programme from a global leader in testing, inspection and certification
- Maintain compliance with workplace and electrical safety legislation
- Identify faults earlier and ensure longevity and safety of assets
- Access to a full range of fixed electrical testing and inspection services from Bureau Veritas
