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I am hearing from my network of contractors, that have actually read the new 722, that they have been asking charging equipment manufactures for documentary proof to comply with Note 5 of 722.411.4.

They are getting knocked back for asking or in one case a Declaration that says the particular device complies with BS 7671. I think that is wrong to declare that as BS 7671 is an installation safety standard and not a product standard. I believe that as a minimum the equipment must comply with the Low Voltage Directive and be CE marked. I also believe that manufacturers have to issue a Declaration of Conformity.

BS 7671 722 has numerous references to the various standards required such as BS EN 61851 that the equipment must comply with. I am thinking it may be illegal to offer the sale of equipment that does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and is not CE marked?

I am hoping the countries top man of equipment safety standards, Paul Skyrme , sees this post and will come on and give us his expert view?

Has any forum member asked for a Declaration of Conformity from EV charging equipment manufacturers and received one?

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0 gkenyon over 4 years ago

OlympusMons:

Hi Graham, I don't own a copy of bs1363-2 and was unaware of clause 7.1(b). However my point was that the quoted reg is unclear. If it meant that the socket outlet should have bs1363/EV printed on its rear by the OEM, then that is what it should say. not "a socket outlet complying with bs1363-2 marked "EV" on its rear"

I guess whatever the case, anything that's written could be misinterpreted. The wording of 722.55.101.0.201.1 has been in place since 2018 for the 18th Edition, although there was an opportunity for everyone to comment on it for quite some period back in October 2019, when Amendment 1 DPC was in place.

The same reg says an additional label shall be provided on the "front face" which is what I was referring to at the start of the above post. It does say "except where there is no possibility of confusion" and I apologise if my post caused any.

Only trying to be helpful ... you didn't cause offence.

Anyway, if you want one (although the IET CoP recommends only Mode 3 and Mode 4 charging facilities are installed in general) this is an example of one that is labelled front and back : https://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-1-port-2-3kw-mode-2-uk-3-pin-plug-mode-2-domestic-ev-charging-station/512gv
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0 gkenyon over 4 years ago

OlympusMons:

Hi Graham, I don't own a copy of bs1363-2 and was unaware of clause 7.1(b). However my point was that the quoted reg is unclear. If it meant that the socket outlet should have bs1363/EV printed on its rear by the OEM, then that is what it should say. not "a socket outlet complying with bs1363-2 marked "EV" on its rear"

I guess whatever the case, anything that's written could be misinterpreted. The wording of 722.55.101.0.201.1 has been in place since 2018 for the 18th Edition, although there was an opportunity for everyone to comment on it for quite some period back in October 2019, when Amendment 1 DPC was in place.

The same reg says an additional label shall be provided on the "front face" which is what I was referring to at the start of the above post. It does say "except where there is no possibility of confusion" and I apologise if my post caused any.

Only trying to be helpful ... you didn't cause offence.

Anyway, if you want one (although the IET CoP recommends only Mode 3 and Mode 4 charging facilities are installed in general) this is an example of one that is labelled front and back : https://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-1-port-2-3kw-mode-2-uk-3-pin-plug-mode-2-domestic-ev-charging-station/512gv
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