CTP Projekt d.o.o. prepared a guidelines study for Ruđer Bošković Airport in Dubrovnik concerning the charging, movement and use of electric vehicles in buildings and areas within the airport premises.
The purpose of the study was to analyse the existing condition and define the required fire protection measures related to the use of electric vehicles, associated batteries, chargers and charging locations. The study covered charging locations for airport and service electric vehicles, electrical loads in vehicles, users’ private electric vehicles, as well as electric bicycles and scooters.
As part of the study, the technical characteristics of the existing vehicles and battery systems were reviewed, together with the spatial conditions of charging locations, existing fire protection measures and the required improvements concerning passive, active and organisational fire protection measures.
Special emphasis was placed on charging safety in enclosed and covered areas, ventilation, spatial clearances, protection against mechanical damage, fire detection and extinguishing systems, hydrant networks, fire extinguishers, location signage and organisational procedures for the safe use of equipment.
Through this study, CTP Projekt provided a professional basis for the continued safe management of electric vehicle infrastructure in a complex airport environment, taking into account the specific requirements of airport operational areas and the increasing presence of electric vehicles in everyday operations.
Electric bus charging station in front of the Ruđer Bošković Airport terminal (image above) and the airport premises (image below).