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30/10/2025 – Webinar: Electric Vehicle Safety in Focus

Join 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 informative session 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.

This webinar 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.

  • Event Information:

    Date:

    Thursday 30 October 2025

    Time:

    1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEDT)

    CPD:

    1 formal hour

    Cost:

    General Admission: $80

    (Special prices for Planned Cover clients and informed mailing list using your discount code. Email us for code: info@informedpc.com.au)

Learning Objectives:

Following 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, 46, 47