Fire and rescue dept moots safety guidelines for home EV charging
Director-general Nor Hisham Mohamad says the guidelines are needed as more Malaysians install EV chargers at home.
The fire and rescue department has proposed the establishment of safety guidelines for electric vehicle (EV) charging at home, following an investigation into about 25 fires involving EVs over the past three years. Director-General Nor Hisham Mohammad stated that the department's oversight of residential wiring, especially installations after the miniature circuit breaker (MCB), is limited.
The cause of the fires is being examined, with hypotheses including issues with the vehicle, charger, charging station, or the wiring that connects the system.
During a Firefighting Skills Hub programme, Nor Hisham provided an update on a recent fire at a two-storey terrace house in Cheras linked to an EV being charged. However, the cause of this particular fire remains under investigation. He emphasized that EV owners should use chargers that adhere to safety standards and hire registered and certified companies for installation work. Given that the charging process typically takes seven to eight hours continuously, the risk of fire due to electrical problems persists.
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