Expert cunning fire protection at electric car and charging station

While conventional cars are only parked in parking spaces and in underground garages, electric cars are connected to the power grid there.This creates new fire threats.The Federal Association of publicly appointed and sworn as well as qualified expert (BVS) therefore recommends sensitive smoke detectors, a fire protection inspection and the inclusion of building insurance.

The fire protection is already important when installing a wallbox, emphasizes the BVS.When charging an electric car, large amounts of electricity flow that can trigger fires in technical malfunctions.The fire of an electric car is a challenge due to the heat development and the large amounts of water necessary to extinguish.Underground garages in which such a fire occurs could be ready for demolition afterwards.The risk of fire is also increased when installing outdoors.For example, if the Wallbox is installed on a non -fire -resistant, insulated house facade, the facade insulation can also catch fire in the event of a fire during the charging process and the whole building caught fire.

In the new commercial building, fire protection with regard to electric cars and wall boxes is usually already considered by the fire protection planners, explains the BVS.Private builders are also advised to have fire protection checked by an expert.Furthermore, the BVS advises real estate owners with a fire protection inspection by professional installation companies or qualified experts when installing wall boxes.In any case, your own building insurance should be informed about the project.

“In connection with the construction of charging stations in existing garages, we also recommend checking existing structural fire protection.Especially in the case of older existing buildings, this does not reach the level currently required by building regulations.Even if there is no formally there are no requirements for improving fire protection, these should be improved in self-interest, ”said Walter Herre, IHK expert for damage to buildings.