Standards Library

This is where you will find the full set of legislation and standards applicable to and referred to in the Code, should you wish to know more:

EVs

• Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018
• ISO 15118-1.2019 - Road Vehicles - Vehicle to grid communication interface
• The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021

Consumer protection

• Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
• Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 ('the CPRs')
• Consumer Rights Act 2015

Data protection

• General Data Protection Regulations
• Data Protection Act 2018
• TPS Assured’s guidance and Handbook

Advertising

• UK Code of Broadcast Advertising (BCAP Code)
• UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing (CAP Code)
• Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations

Finance

• Financial Conduct Authority’s ‘Consumer Credit Sourcebook

Dispute Resolution

• Arbitration Act 1996

Companies ceasing to trade

• Insolvency Act 1986

Technical

• Institute of Engineering and Technology Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
• Wiring Regulation BS7671
• Part P of the Building Regulations (Electrical Safety – Dwellings)
• The Building Scotland Regulations 2004
• BS EN 61851
• IET Code checklist for dwelling installations and Risk Assessment form
• DNO notification Electric Vehicle and Heat Pump process

Grants

• Energy Saving Trust Scotland – Domestic Charge Point Funding grant