EVITP Infrastructure Planning and Development 2

Question 1

When performing a site assessment for EVSE installation, which utility document is most critical to obtain first?

Accepted Answer

Existing service entrance capacity report

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Building occupancy permit

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Local zoning variance approval

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Environmental impact statement

Question 2

A parking facility wants to install Level 2 EVSE in 20% of spaces as required by a local ordinance. Which planning step ensures future scalability?

Accepted Answer

Running conduit sleeves to all spaces but wiring only the required 20%

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Installing all conduit and wiring for 100% of spaces immediately

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Designing the electrical panel for current 20% load only

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Relying on wireless charging pads to avoid conduit planning

Question 3

Under the ADA, what is the minimum number of accessible EV charging spaces required when a facility installs 10 total EVSE spaces?

Accepted Answer

1

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2

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3

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4

Question 4

Which load management strategy is best suited for a multi-tenant commercial building seeking to add EVSE without upgrading the utility transformer?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic load management software that throttles charging based on building demand

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Static load calculation with no controls

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Installing a dedicated utility meter for each charger

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Using only DC fast chargers to reduce session time

Question 5

A project in a coastal region requires EVSE rated for a wet, salt-air environment. What minimum NEMA enclosure rating applies to the charger cabinet?

Accepted Answer

NEMA 4X

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NEMA 1

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NEMA 3R

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NEMA 5

Question 6

During infrastructure planning, which factor most directly determines whether a site needs a demand charge management system?

Accepted Answer

Utility rate structure with significant demand charges

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Number of EV models expected to charge

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Total square footage of the parking lot

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Age of the existing electrical panel

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a traffic impact analysis during EVSE site planning in a high-density urban area?

Accepted Answer

To assess queuing and circulation effects of drivers waiting for available chargers

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To estimate the number of EVs that will charge per day

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To determine the voltage level of chargers needed

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To calculate the carbon offset from EV adoption