Webinar recording: Electric Vehicle Safety in Focus
Date recorded: Thursday 30 October 2025
Hear from industry experts Richard Choy, CEO at NATSPEC and Marianne Foley, Principal Fire Engineer from Arup as they explore the critical safety considerations surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) in building design and operation. This recorded webinar will cover the unique fire safety risks associated with EVs, including light electric vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes. Participants will gain valuable insights into fire brigade requirements for EV storage and charging facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
The webinar recording will also delve into the NCC design requirements that facilitate the installation of on-site electric vehicle charging equipment, the essential documentation requirements related to EV charging as well as practical strategies for assessing and mitigating fire risks from EVs. Equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance building safety and improve emergency response planning in the evolving landscape of electric mobility.
CPD: 1 formal hour
Learning Objectives
Following the completion of this webinar, you will:
- Understand the safety issues related to EVs including specific fire safety risks associated with electric vehicles and light EVs like e-scooters and e-bikes, and how these risks affect building design and operation.
- Gain insight into fire brigade requirements related to EV storage and charging facilities in projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing overall building safety.
- Understand the design requirements in the NCC that facilitate the future installation of on-site electric vehicle charging equipment.
- Understand the documentation requirements relating to EV charging.
- Develop practical strategies for assessing and mitigating fire risks posed by EVs, leading to safer building practices and improved emergency response planning.
Units of Competency / Performance Criteria (as per the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021):
PC 31, PC 46, PC 47
Cost
Standard - $80
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