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Fire chief asks how La Grange EV chargers will be made safe; applicant to provide written response
Summary
A public hearing on installing two fast chargers at 1144 Route 55 (Valero gas station) flagged fire‑suppression and code questions from the town fire chief; the applicant described automatic disconnects and a power cabinet and agreed to provide a written protocol; staff will confirm applicable electrical code provisions.
At the meeting's first public hearing, the developer of proposed electric vehicle chargers at 1144 Route 55 described installing two dual‑port fast chargers and associated equipment, including a power cabinet and transformer.
The applicant told the board the chargers would allow a 20–30 minute fast charge and that a main service breaker/GFP (ground fault protection) would automatically disconnect power in an event. La Grange Fire Chief Anthony Champion asked specifically what fire‑suppression or emergency isolation systems would be provided for the chargers and whether the town's code covers rescue and suppression at charging stations. The applicant responded that the project narrative includes a contingency protocol (first disconnect the charger from the main, then isolate power at the transformer and the power cabinet) and that the team will submit a written answer and reference to the electrical code.
Why it matters: EV fast chargers are new infrastructure in the town center and public safety officials asked for explicit operational procedures, code citations and written confirmation before the board acts on the site plan amendment.
Next steps: The applicant will produce written responses describing the mechanical disconnect and automatic protection devices and the planning staff will check electric code applicability; landscaping and ADA parking details were also noted for follow‑up.
