Integration of ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING
SYSTEM (EVCS) to SEC LV and MV Distribution
Network
Inspection and Commissioning Checklist
For Unidirectional EVCS
Inspection and Commissioning Checklist
Table of contents
1 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Notice to users ........................................................................................................................... 3
2 EVCS INSPECTION APPLICATION FORM ..................................................................................... 4
3 ONSITE INSPECTION FORM ....................................................................................................... 5
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Inspection and Commissioning Checklist
1 SCOPE
The purpose of this document is to provide a generic form of checklist to be used during the inspection
or the commissioning of a Unidirectional ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM (EVCS). This checklist
has the purpose to inspect the presence of the necessary protection and equipment to safeguard the
distribution network, this checklist doesn’t intend to provide a detailed inspection of the charging
stations.
It’s worth highlighting that, at the time of the release of this document there are no international
references yet developed that provide in detail what are the main components or elements to inspect
and test in a Unidirectional ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM (EVCS), as a consequence, this
document shall be maintained and updated frequently in particular after the development of
international standards in commissioning of EV charging systems.
1.1 Notice to users
Users of this document are certified installers and SEC inspectors. The responsibility of SEC inspectors is
to witness the correct installations of the Unidirectional ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM (EVCS)
and ensure the presence of the minimum protection required to prevent any negative impact on the
distribution network. The certified installers must be aware of the installing practices and commissioning
procedures recommended by the manufacturer, the certified installer can belong to the manufacturer
company or a trained third party that is trained to install ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM (EVCS)
and is certified by the manufacturer.
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2 EVCS INSPECTION APPLICATION FORM
After the installation of the EVCS, the contractor shall apply for the inspection request online and upload
all the needed data as per the below checklist.
Data name Data type Author Notes
Site Test Upload and Request of Inspection
Declaration of Conformity (letter Upload Contractor
of undertaking from Contractor) files
including:
Clearance and Readiness
for Energization of the
proposed Exit Point and
Equipment*
A declaration that no
changes to the initial
design took place.*
Safety Rules and
instructions, to declare
that site is safe and ready
for inspection*
Electrical Diagram of the Upload Contractor Highlighting changes compared
Consumer's Equipment at the files to the initial design if any
POC*
Proposed operation and Upload Contractor
maintenance manual according files
to manufacturer
recommendations*
After the upload of this information, SEC will have to check if all the needed documents are uploaded or
not.
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3 ONSITE INSPECTION FORM
Below is the checklist that will be used by SEC for inspecting the bidirectional EVCS
Data name Data type Author Notes
AC System - General
The Main Switch is present* Selection SEC Yes No
EVCS number of installations is aligned Selection SEC Yes No
with the design documents*
EVCS's total power capacity is aligned Selection SEC Yes No
with the design documents*
The over-current protection is present* Selection SEC Yes No
The RCD protection is present* Selection SEC Yes No
All signs and labels inside the EVCS are Selection SEC Yes No
in both Arabic and English*
A communication system is available? Selection SEC Yes No
SIM card availability? Selection SEC Yes No
If yes, SIM technology 4G 5G
If yes, SIM operator STC Mobily Zain
Emergency button? Selection SEC Yes No
Final Approval
Is the Inspection approved?* Selection SEC Yes No
Has the result been notified to the Selection SEC Yes No
Consumer?
Does the EVCS grant an energization Selection SEC Final Operational
approval? * Notification (for
Bidirectional)
Name of the SEC Inspector Alphabetic SEC
Notes from SEC Inspector Alphabetic SEC
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