You can install an EV Charging point at your home but you must first complete an alteration request online or download the EV Charger installation request form and submit via email to request permission.
Please note: Purchasing the vehicle prior to submitting the request will not guarantee permission is granted.
Your request will not be refused without good reason, but you must not start any work until you get written permission. If you complete the installation without our written permission, we may tell you to return the property to its original condition, or we may carry out the work ourselves and recharge you.
If permission is granted for the proposed electrical works, the following conditions must be met: Upon successful application, an electrical inspector will visit the property to confirm requirements and arrange a post-inspection after installing the EV point.
- All electrical and associated work shall comply with the current edition of the wiring regulations BS7671:2018 A1:2020 (as amended), IET Wiring Regulations, Parts L, M, P of the Building Regulations, the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installations taking special note of the requirements for earthing arrangements and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, no amendment shall be undertaken to the current earthing arrangement in the property unless specifically agreed.
- All appropriate test certificates including copies of the DNO (Distribution Network Operator) notification, shall be submitted in an electronic format to enable storage onto SMBC Electronic Document Management (EDM) system. The DNO are responsible for the incoming supply and the requirements to meet specification. Handwritten certification will NOT be accepted. Certificates to be sent to ev_request@sandwell.gov.uk
- All electrical work is to be carried out by suitably qualified and competent electricians fully conversant with the current IET Wiring Regulations and who are members of an appropriate recognised regulatory body / Competent Person Scheme (CPS) (i.e. NICEIC) and who are subject to regular rigorous assessments to confirm competency.
- The supply to the EV charging point should be configured of a separate radial circuit, protected and designed to specification/ BS7671 regulations. The mode 2 EV will need to conform to indent 4 or above of the EV code of practice.
- The vehicle being charged must be parked off the public highway on private driveway with official drop kerb to the property where the EV charging point is to be installed, ensuring that no trailing leads run across pathways or public walkways causing trip hazards.
- Failure to supply appropriate certification and / or an installation that does not comply with BS7671:2018 A1:2020 (as amended) may result in a rechargeable visit from SMBC to carry out the required remedial work and isolate the supply.
- SMBC are not responsible for the EV charging unit, installation or its warranty and may isolate if upon inspection fails the requirements of BS7671.