Australia's electric vehicle transition faces hurdles due to fire & rescue services' new requirements for installing chargers in apartment buildings.
Australia's electric vehicle transition faces hurdles due to fire & rescue services' new requirements for installing chargers in apartment buildings. Electric cars are treated as "special hazards" in some states, necessitating fire protection measures like sprinklers & smoke systems. This contradicts the National Construction Code, and experts call for urgent clarification to prevent high costs and long-term consequences.
May 18, 2024
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