What are the fire regulations when charging an electric car?

[ericmark]

We have seen mobile phones go on fire and planes go on fire and cars go on fire due to battery faults, so I would assume there is a minimum distance that a car can be parked to a dwelling while being charged.

I know for caravans

A minimum distance of 6 metres should be maintained between other units in separate family occupation, and not less than 3 metres between units in any circumstances. Vehicles and ancillary equipment is permitted within the 6 metres space but 3 metres clear space should always be maintained to restrict fire spread.

So would assume at least 3 meters, maybe 6 meters, but can't find anything for cars only caravans.

 

[bernardgreen]

How about " Do not sit in the car while it is charging " ?

 

[AndyPRK]

Doubt it!
Seen chargers fitted in garages and next to front doors

 

[davelx]

If there were, that would pretty much preclude any home charging in any dwelling other than huge mansions with large drives - which would stop the roll-out of electric cars in its tracks. I have two chargers on the front of my house.

ICE cars can also catch fire whilst parked on a drive/in a garage - hence building regs stipulations for accommodation above garages,

Also note the phrase "other units in separate family occupation" -i.e. distance from some OTHER family's caravan etc.