A Study on Securing the Safety of Electric Vehicle Charging Areas

Chae, Jin

doi:2024.24.2.69

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Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation 2024;24(2):69-75.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9798/KOSHAM.2024.24.2.69 Published online April 24, 2024.

전기자동차 충전구역 안전성 확보에 관한 연구

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정회원, 목원대학교 소방안전학부 조교수

A Study on Securing the Safety of Electric Vehicle Charging Areas

Jin Chae

Member, Professor, Department of Fire Protection Engineering, Mokwon University

Corresponding author: Jin Chae, Tel: +82-42-829-7708, Fax: +82-42-829-7705,
Email: these21@mokwon.ac.kr

Received: 14 February 2024 • Revised: 15 February 2024 • Accepted: 7 March 2024

Abstract

This study analyzes the risk and risk factors of fire based on the location of a specific firefighting object where an electric vehicle charging area is installed, and proposes a way to ensure safety through fire risk assessment. First, as an institutional measure, individuals should be prohibited from installing charging areas in high-risk underground parking lots. Second, as a managerial measure, fire agencies should develop and disseminate standardized charging-area checklists and manuals. Third, as a structural measure, the charging area should be fire-protected or bulkheads should be installed. Fourth, as a facility measure, a dedicated firefighting facility and smoke control and ventilation systems should be installed in the charging areas. Fifth, firefighting measures should be equipped with dedicated firefighting equipment in the case of new constructions.

Key Words: Electric Vehicles, Charging Areas, Thermal Runaway, Securing Safety

요지

본 연구는 전기자동차 충전구역이 설치되는 특정소방대상물 장소 위치별로 화재의 위험성과 위험요인을 분석하고, AHP 분석을 통해 안전성 확보방안을 제시한다. 연구의 결과, 첫째, 위험성이 높은 대상은 지하 주차장 충전구역의 설치를 금지해야 한다. 둘째, 소방기관은 표준화된 충전구역의 점검표와 매뉴얼 등을 개발 보급해야 한다. 셋째, 충전구역을 방화구획 하거나 격벽 등을 설치해야 한다. 넷째, 충전구역에 강화된 전용 소방시설과 연기제어 및 환기시스템을 설치해야 한다. 다섯째, 신축 건축물의 경우 전용 소화활동설비를 갖추어야 한다.

핵심용어: 전기자동차, 충전구역, 열폭주, 안전 확보