Homeowners under the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) do not need to appoint an architect, engineer or building draughtsman to install a personal-use electric vehicle (EV) charger, provided no renovation or construction work is involved.
In a statement dated Nov 2, MPS said the exemption applies to installations using the property’s existing electricity supply.
The clarification followed questions raised on TikTok about the council’s procedures for installing home EV charging facilities.
Homeowners whose installations involve renovation or building work must refer their plans to the MPS Building Department.
MPS also advised homeowners to ensure their chargers meet safety requirements and that the property’s electricity supply can accommodate the additional load.
The exemption concerns the appointment of a Principal Submitting Person (PSP), Submitting Person (SP) or building draughtsman. It does not remove electrical installation safety obligations.
Different requirements apply to charging facilities intended for public, commercial or paid use. These remain subject to PLANMalaysia’s EV charging bay planning guidelines and Fire and Rescue Department safety requirements.
The clarification applies to properties within MPS jurisdiction.
However, MPS did not say whether homeowners qualifying for the exemption must still submit the JB-B11 permit application or pay the associated council charges.
Homeowners seeking further information can contact the MPS One Stop Centre at 03-6126 5925 or Building Department at 03-6126 5854.
