Regulations & governing bodies
Learn about the national and state regulations that govern the installation of EV charging infrastructure.
National
NCC 2022 Volume One – Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings – Section J Energy efficiency
Minimum requirements (within new developments) for the provision of Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure
Electric Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – Revised standard to electrical vehicles aims to improve safety
Revised standard to electrical vehicles aims to improve safety
National body representing the electric vehicle industry in Australia.
EV Guidance Document June 2023 for Electric vehicles in buildings
EVs powered by Australia’s abundant renewable energy resources will contribute to achieving our economy-wide emissions reduction target of 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 – and net zero emissions by 2050
Energy Networks Australia is the national industry body representing Australia’s electricity transmission and distribution and gas distribution networks.
– Recommendations for Electric Vehicle Integration
National Australian Built Environment Rating System
National Regulator for clean energy and renewable energy (electricity).
Trade measurement policy for electric vehicle charging stations: consultation paper
Australian Capital Territory
Unit titles management act 2011 – part 3, division 3.2 (23) – Installation of sustainability and utility infrastructure on common property
ACT Electricity Regulator
-Electrical safety matters and standards, licensing, installations, inspections and audits.
New South Wales
Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Sustainability Infrastructure) Bill 2020 – Part 1(5)
NSW EV Strategy
NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Minerals Resources and Energy Division, Energy Branch.
– Electrical safety and regulatory matters including licensing retail operators
Government agency responsible for the administration of the work health and safety (WHS) legislation, workers compensation insurance, workers compensation benefits, and sustainable return to employment for injured workers in NSW.
The WHS legislation specifies requirements for inspection and testing of electrical equipment, electrical work on energised electrical equipment, residual current devices and overhead and underground power lines.
NSW Department of Finance and Services (DFS).
– Electrical safety and regulatory matters including electrical licensing, equipment approvals and issue of compliance certificates.
Queensland
Body Corporate and Community Management Act and Body Corporate and Community Management Regulation 2020
Queensland Electricity Connection Manual
EVC response to the:
Queensland Electricity Connection Manual, Service and Installation Rules – Version 4 Draft
QLD – The Future is Electric – Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Strategy
New Zealand
Unit Titles Act 2010
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