Marking Requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

March 19, 2014
As per the 2011 NEC, electric vehicle supply equipment shall be clearly marked by the manufacturer.

Where ventilation marking is required, the electric vehicle supply equipment shall be clearly field marked with the phrase "Maintain Clear Space."

a) True
b) False

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: b) False

The requirements for electric vehicle charging systems can be found in Art. 625 of the 2011 NEC. As noted in 625.15(C), "Where marking is required by 625.29(D), the electric vehicle supply equipment shall be clearly marked by the manufacturer, 'Ventilation Required'." The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible after installation.

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