I have to agree with Cor. The building code, electrical code, and fire
code only regulates the building, but not beyond the plug in the wall.
If it isn't permanently attached and part of the structure, then the
building codes have no say, and neither does the insurance company.
Do you have to get a permit to plug in your newly purchased TV or vacuum
cleaner? Of course not. Portable cord connected appliances are not
regulated by building codes. Adding a receptacle is different. That
requires a building permit.
However, if you permanently wire in an appliance, (or a changing
station) and don't use a plug to make the connection, that is a horse of
a different color. That _does_ require a building permit. That would be
regulated under the electrical code, because it is part of the building.
Also, insurance companies very often will _try_ to argue that something
is not covered. They like to collect premiums, but would prefer not to
pay claims. Often, especially with large claims, you must get the
lawyers involved to force the insurance company to cover what the policy
says it covers. The very nature of insurance companies.
If it has a plug that you can take in and out, then it isn't regulated
by the building code (like your EV has a plug and isn't regulated by the
building code) If it is _permanently_ wired in, then it _is_ regulated
by the building code.
Bottom line -> use a plug to connect your charger.
Bill D.
On 12/22/2016 4:45 PM, Cruisin via EV wrote:
These units are not UL approved and cannot be installed in any bay area where
the code requires it. There have been a couple of fires caused by the
charging station which will not be covered by insurance
since no building permit was obtained. Be warned.
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