Amazonas State in Brazil Issues Fire Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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The Amazonas state in Brazil has published a technical standard for fire safety requirements at electric vehicle charging stations. The standard, No. 05, issued by the Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM), was published in the State Official Gazette on July 14 and aims to ensure public safety. The regulation applies to both collective and individual charging stations and requires a minimum distance of five meters from other spaces and risk zones. The standard also stipulates that at least two fire extinguishers must be installed within 15 meters of the loading bays, with a minimum extinguishing capacity of 4-A:80-BC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM) published a technical standard, No. 05, for fire safety requirements at electric vehicle charging stations in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.
  • The standard applies to both collective and individual charging stations and requires a minimum distance of five meters from other spaces and risk zones.
  • The regulation stipulates that at least two fire extinguishers must be installed within 15 meters of the loading bays, with a minimum extinguishing capacity of 4-A:80-BC.
  • The standard may undergo updates in line with innovations emerging on the market, as the CBMAM commander-in-chief stated that fires in electric vehicles are difficult to control.
  • The CBMAM Technical Activities Directorate is responsible for assistance, guidance, and information on Technical Standard No. 05.
  • The standard came into force on July 14, 2023.

Statistics:

  • 5 meters: minimum distance required between charging stations and other spaces and risk zones.
  • 15 meters: maximum distance between loading bays and fire extinguishers.
  • 4-A:80-BC: minimum extinguishing capacity required for fire extinguishers.
  • 36 months: time frame within which buildings must comply with the technical requirements established by the standard.

Sources:

  • "Corpo de Bombeiros do Amazonas publica norma técnica com requisitos de segurança para estações de carregamento de veículos elétricos." Agência Amazonas AM, 14 July 2023, https://www.agenciaamazonas.am.gov.br/noticias/corpo-de-bombeiros-do-amazonas-publica-norma-tecnica-com-requisitos-de-seguranca-para-estacoes-de-carregamento-de-veiculos-eletricos/.