EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST 2026

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--- SITE ASSESSMENT & FEASIBILITY STUDY ---
[ ] Site Name/Location ID
[ ] Installation Coordinates
[ ] Existing Transformer Capacity (kVA) (Under 50 kVA, 50-150 kVA, 150-500 kVA, Above 500 kVA)
[ ] Available Power Source Types (Grid Connection, Solar PV Array, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Backup Diesel Generator)
[ ] Site Obstruction Notes
[ ] Site Survey Photo/Blueprint

--- PERMITTING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Permit Status (Not Started, In Progress, Under Review, Approved, Denied)
[ ] Permit Expiration Date
[ ] Approved Permit Documentation
[ ] Regulatory Compliance Notes
[ ] Required Approvals Obtained (Zoning Board Approval, Electrical Safety Permit, Environmental Impact Clearance, Utility Interconnection Agreement, Construction Permit)
[ ] Compliance Officer Verification

--- GRID CONNECTION & UTILITY COORDINATION ---
[ ] Utility Provider Name
[ ] Service Connection Request Date
[ ] Connection Type (New Service Connection, Load Upgrade/Expansion, Existing Infrastructure Reconfiguration)
[ ] Estimated Peak Load Requirement (kW)
[ ] Utility Single Line Diagram (SLD)
[ ] Required Grid Interventions (Transformer Upgrade, New Meter Installation, Substation Modification, New Dedicated Conduit)
[ ] Project Manager Approval

--- HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT ---
[ ] Charger Type (Level 2 AC Charger, DC Fast Charger (DCFC), Ultra-Fast Charger)
[ ] Quantity of Units Ordered
[ ] Expected Delivery Date
[ ] Equipment Specification Sheets
[ ] Included Accessories (Mounting Brackets, Cable Management Hooks, RFID Card Readers, Emergency Stop Buttons)
[ ] Vendor & Manufacturer Details

--- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & WIRING ---
[ ] Conduit Material Used (EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing), IMC (Intermediate Metal Conduit), Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride))
[ ] Circuit Breaker Ampere Rating
[ ] Electrical Inspection Date
[ ] Wiring Verification Tasks Completed (Grounding & Bonding Verified, Insulation Resistance Test Passed, Phase Continuity Confirmed, Conduit Support/Strapping Secured)
[ ] Electrical Circuit Diagram/Blueprint
[ ] Certified Electrician Approval

--- SOFTWARE & NETWORK INTEGRATION ---
[ ] Network Connection Type (Wi-Fi, Cellular (4G/5G), Ethernet, PLC (Power Line Communication))
[ ] OCPP Version Confirmed
[ ] Integrated Software Features (Remote Start/Stop, Automated Billing/Payment, Real-time Energy Monitoring, User Authentication (RFID/App), Load Balancing Control)
[ ] Network Configuration Documentation
[ ] Software Activation Date
[ ] IT/Systems Integration Specialist Approval

--- CONNECTIVITY & COMMUNICATION TESTING ---
[ ] Network Connection Type (Wi-Fi, Cellular (4G/5G), Ethernet, Bluetooth/Local Mesh)
[ ] Signal Strength (RSSI) Value
[ ] Communication Protocols Verified (OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.0.1, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS)
[ ] Connectivity Troubleshooting Notes
[ ] Connectivity Test Date
[ ] Network Speed/Latency Test Screenshot
[ ] Technician Verification

--- SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Safety Equipment Installed (Emergency Shut-off Switch, Fire Extinguisher Station, Safety Signage (High Voltage), Trip Hazard Mitigation (Cable Protectors), Adequate Area Lighting)
[ ] ADA Compliance Status (Fully Compliant, Partial Compliance (Requires Modification), Non-Compliant)
[ ] Accessibility Obstruction Notes
[ ] Safety Inspection Certificate
[ ] Safety Officer Verification

--- USER EXPERIENCE & SIGNAGE ---
[ ] Required Signage Types (Instructional Use Guide, Safety & Emergency Instructions, Payment/Pricing Information, Parking Restriction Notices, Branding & Wayfinding Decals)
[ ] Signage Material Specification
[ ] Signage Installation Status (Not Started, In Progress, Completed)
[ ] Photo Evidence of Installed Signage
[ ] Site Manager Verification

--- POST-DEPLOYMENT COMMISSIONING & MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Commissioning Completion Date
[ ] System Operational Status (Fully Operational, Operational with Pending Issues, Non-Operational)
[ ] Completed Verification Tasks (Load Balancing Test Passed, Payment Gateway Verified, Network Connectivity Verified, Safety Shut-off Test Verified)
[ ] Maintenance Schedule Notes
[ ] Final Inspection Report
[ ] Project Manager Approval

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