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Espirito Santo Establishes Fire Safety Standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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The state of Espirito Santo, in Brazil, has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of electric vehicle charging stations. The Espirito Santo Military Fire Department (CBMES) has drafted a Technical Standard that will guide the installation of Electric Vehicle Power Systems (SAVE) in the state. This move follows the publication of the National Guideline on Occupancies Designated for Garages and Locations with Electric Vehicle Power Systems (SAVE) by the National Council of General Commanders of Military Fire Departments (CNCGBM/LIGABOM). The guideline aims to provide technical and consistent guidance to Military Fire Departments across the country, serving as a reference for the construction industry, automotive industry, and users of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Espirito Santo Military Fire Department (CBMES) has drafted a Technical Standard to guide the installation of Electric Vehicle Power Systems (SAVE) in the state.
  • The National Guideline on Occupancies Designated for Garages and Locations with Electric Vehicle Power Systems (SAVE) was published by the National Council of General Commanders of Military Fire Departments (CNCGBM/LIGABOM).
  • The guideline aims to provide technical and consistent guidance to Military Fire Departments across the country.
  • The Technical Standard is expected to be published within 90 days.
  • The state of Espirito Santo participated in the development of the Guideline through a State Commission on Electromobility and Fire Safety, chaired by Colonel Andrison Cosme.
  • The CBMES will detail the national Guideline and present suggestions for state standards to institutions involved in the matter on September 4th.
  • The institutions invited to the meeting include the Council of Architecture and Urbanism (CAU), the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy (CREA), and the Union of the Civil Construction Industry in the State of Espirito Santo (Sinduscon).

Statistics:

  • 90 days: The expected time frame for the publication of the Technical Standard.
  • 4th of September: The date scheduled for the CBMES to detail the national Guideline and present suggestions for state standards to institutions involved in the matter.
  • 26: The day the National Council of General Commanders of Military Fire Departments (CNCGBM/LIGABOM) published the National Guideline on Occupancies Designated for Garages and Locations with Electric Vehicle Power Systems (SAVE).

Sources:

  • CBMES - Espirito Santo Military Fire Department
  • CNCGBM/LIGABOM - National Council of General Commanders of Military Fire Departments
  • CAU - Council of Architecture and Urbanism
  • CREA - Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy
  • Sinduscon - Union of the Civil Construction Industry in the State of Espirito Santo

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