All Singing All Dancing E.V. Charger.

John Peckham:

Andy


I think Mr Fox and NAPIT are referring Note 5 to Regulation 722.411.4.1. As these novel O PEN type devices have no BS or BS EN or harmonised standard they have to be designed in and installed as a Departure in accordance with 133.1.3 and 511.1 and 511.2.


JP

Ah, reassuring it's not thought to be a general requirement.


The note reads:

NOTE 5: See Section 511. BS 7671 does not deal with the safety requirements for the construction of electrical equipment. Where equipment to be used is not covered by a British or Harmonized Standard or is to be used outside the scope of its standard, it is the responsibility of the electrical installation designer or other person responsible for specifying the installation to establish that the manufacturer of the equipment has ensured that the equipment satisfies the safety objectives of the relevant Directive(s), as it will not benefit from a presumption of conformity afforded by the appropriate product standard.

my interpretation is that our responsibility would be merely to enquire of the manufacturer whether it meets the appropriate levels of safety - we'd still not be liable if the kit later failed.


    - Andy.

John Peckham:

Andy


I think Mr Fox and NAPIT are referring Note 5 to Regulation 722.411.4.1. As these novel O PEN type devices have no BS or BS EN or harmonised standard they have to be designed in and installed as a Departure in accordance with 133.1.3 and 511.1 and 511.2.


JP

Ah, reassuring it's not thought to be a general requirement.


The note reads:

NOTE 5: See Section 511. BS 7671 does not deal with the safety requirements for the construction of electrical equipment. Where equipment to be used is not covered by a British or Harmonized Standard or is to be used outside the scope of its standard, it is the responsibility of the electrical installation designer or other person responsible for specifying the installation to establish that the manufacturer of the equipment has ensured that the equipment satisfies the safety objectives of the relevant Directive(s), as it will not benefit from a presumption of conformity afforded by the appropriate product standard.

my interpretation is that our responsibility would be merely to enquire of the manufacturer whether it meets the appropriate levels of safety - we'd still not be liable if the kit later failed.


    - Andy.