You can plan a parkade clean when EV chargers are installed, but the charging equipment needs its own precautions. Don’t treat a charger, cable or connector as another washable surface. At City Wide, we offer parkade cleaning services; tell us about charging equipment before the work is scoped so the floor-cleaning request and electrical responsibilities can be discussed separately.
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The equipment manual comes first
Tesla’s North American Gen 3 Wall Connector safety instructions prohibit spraying liquid directly at the control box or charge handle and require power to be turned off at the circuit breaker before cleaning the unit. That is guidance for this equipment, not a complete work procedure for every parkade. Use the manual for the model actually installed. Read Tesla’s safety information.
ChargePoint’s Express 280 maintenance guidance also prohibits pressure washing the station and describes exterior cleaning with a damp, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the surrounding floor and maintaining a charging station are separate tasks. Read the Express 280 maintenance guidance.
Agree who is responsible before booking
Put the property manager, cleaning contractor and the person responsible for the charging installation into the same planning conversation. Where electrical isolation or equipment servicing is needed, identify the appropriately qualified person and the site procedure. A cleaning booking should not leave that responsibility unassigned. WorkSafeBC explains de-energization and lockout.
| Planning item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Charger make and model, current instructions, cables and nearby electrical equipment. |
| Electrical coordination | Who decides whether isolation is needed, who carries it out, and who authorises return to service. |
| Work boundaries | Which floor areas can be cleaned, which equipment areas are excluded, and how spray and runoff will be kept away. |
| Resident access | Which stalls and charging sessions are affected, vehicle-moving instructions and the agreed work window. |
Mark the areas that need separate decisions
A useful planning map identifies the floor-cleaning area, charging equipment and any routes where water could travel. It does not replace an electrical assessment or establish a universal clearance distance.
- Charging equipment: identify chargers, connectors, cables and associated electrical equipment for review.
- Floor work area: agree the method and boundaries with the relevant people before washing.
- Water route: identify where spray, runoff and collection arrangements could affect equipment.
Make resident notices match the agreed plan
Once the work boundaries and responsibilities are settled, tell residents which stalls must be clear, when charging is unavailable if applicable, and how they will receive an update. Include pedestrian access and accessible parking. Avoid promising a restart time that the responsible person has not agreed.
Send equipment photos and the building’s relevant instructions with your quote request. If the equipment is damaged, instructions are unavailable or the electrical responsibilities are unresolved, leave the affected area out of the proposed wash until the right person has assessed it. This guide is a planning checklist, not instructions for working on energised equipment.
Questions to ask before a parkade clean
Does stopping a charging session make the equipment safe to wash?
Don’t use the app’s charging status as permission to wash equipment. The electrical professional and equipment instructions need to determine the controls for the proposed work. A stopped charging session does not establish that the installation has been safely isolated.
Can a cover make a charger suitable for pressure washing?
Don’t assume a cover changes the manufacturer’s restrictions. Any proposed protection needs to be reviewed for the actual equipment and work. If a suitable arrangement has not been established, exclude that area rather than relying on an improvised cover.
What should we send with our cleaning request?
Include the address, floor plan or stall layout, charger makes and models, equipment photos, building instructions and the contact responsible for the charging installation. Explain the surfaces you want cleaned and any access restrictions.
Talk to us about your parkade
Ask us about the floor surfaces, access and scheduling you need included. Our parkade contractor comparison guide can help you put the same questions to every contractor.
