21 Battery Installation
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21 Battery Installation

  21.1 Each battery installation connected to a battery charger having an output of more than 2 kW, shall be located in a locker, room or enclosed box solely dedicated to the storage of batteries with adequate ventilation.

  21.2 Each battery installation connected to a battery charger having an output of 2 kW or less, shall be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects and shall not be in a closet, storeroom or similar space.


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