Battery Storage Industry Unveils National Blueprint for Safety
A critical component of the Blueprint is understanding where the industry has been successful in efforts across the country to advocate for enforcement of the National Fire
Fire Codes and NFPA 855 for Energy Storage Systems
Fire codes and standards inform energy storage system design and installation and serve as a backstop to protect homes, families, commercial facilities, and personnel,
NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of
Stay up to date with NFPA 855 for safer ESS installations, including lithium battery storage, with the latest fire protection and safety requirements.
Understanding NFPA 855: Fire Protection for Energy Storage
The purpose of NFPA 855 is to establish clear and consistent fire safety guidelines for energy storage systems, which include both stationary and mobile systems that store
National Fire Protection Association BESS Fact Sheet
This material contains some basic information about energy storage systems (ESS). It identifies some of the requirements in NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Energy Storage
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe
This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS
Comprehensive Guide to Battery Room Protection: NFPA Codes and Fire
Battery rooms, especially those housing large energy storage systems (ESS), are critical components of modern infrastructure. However, they also pose significant fire risks due
New Fire Code Tightens Rules for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), it outlines the minimum safety requirements for installing battery storage across commercial, industrial, and
New York State Interagency Fire Safety Working Group
Following a series of fires at three battery energy storage system (BESS) locations across New York State in 2023, Governor Hochul convened an interagency Fire Safety Working Group
New Fire Code Tightens Rules for Battery Energy
Released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), it outlines the minimum safety requirements for installing battery storage
NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage
Stay up to date with NFPA 855 for safer ESS installations, including lithium battery storage, with the latest fire protection and safety requirements.
Siting Battery Energy Storage Systems Under the 2020 Fire
This resource will emphasize critical regulations and authority given to AHJs under the 2020 FCNYS, which is the current regulatory framework for stationary energy storage systems.
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main
This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy
Understanding NFPA 855: Fire Protection for
The purpose of NFPA 855 is to establish clear and consistent fire safety guidelines for energy storage systems, which include both