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Before You Begin
Knowledge Quiz — 6 questions

There are no right or wrong answers at this stage — just answer as best you can. Your responses help us understand what this course covers well and where it can improve.

About the technical references in this course

Several modules in this course include a Technical Reference section for planners, designers, electricians, and building managers. These sections contain specific dimensions drawn from the following sources:

  • CSA/ASC B651:23Accessible Design for the Built Environment — the primary Canadian standard for accessible design. Published January 2023 by CSA Group.
  • CSA/ASC B651.2Accessible Design for Self-Service Interactive Devices — applies to screens, payment interfaces, and operable controls, including those on EV chargers.
  • CSA/ASC B652Accessible Dwellings — applies to home charging installations.
  • U.S. Access Board Technical Assistance DocumentDesign Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (2022).
  • U.S. Access Board Proposed Rule for EV Charging Stations (September 2024) — proposed EV-specific requirements under the ADA/ABA. Not yet finalized.
  • National Building Code of Canada (NBC) — sets accessible route and slope requirements applicable to outdoor EV charging infrastructure.
  • Accessible Canada Act — federal policy framework for proactively identifying, removing, and preventing accessibility barriers.
  • Accessible British Columbia Act — establishes obligations for BC public-sector organizations.

Technical requirements are minimum standards and are subject to revision. Always verify current requirements against the applicable standard in your jurisdiction before specifying or installing charging infrastructure.

Who benefits most from accessible EV charging design?

Which ground condition is safest for an accessible EV charging stall, especially in winter?

Why do EV charging cables become harder to use in cold weather?

You're planning a trip and checking a charging app. Which gives you the most useful information about whether a charger will be accessible in winter?

You arrive at a charging site and find the access aisle blocked by a snowbank. What is the most useful thing you can do?

Why is cable management especially important for a home EV charger installation?