Fire protection requirements for energy storage projects

NFPA 855, “Standard for the Installation of Energy Storage Systems”, provides guidelines and requirements for the safe design, installation, operation, and maintenance of energy storage systems.

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Fire codes and standards inform energy storage system design and installation and serve as a backstop to protect homes, families, commercial facilities, and personnel,

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About Fire protection requirements for energy storage projects

About Fire protection requirements for energy storage projects

NFPA 855, “Standard for the Installation of Energy Storage Systems”, provides guidelines and requirements for the safe design, installation, operation, and maintenance of energy storage systems.

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What are the fire and building codes for energy storage systems?

However, many designers and installers, especially those new to energy storage systems, are unfamiliar with the fire and building codes pertaining to battery installations. Another code-making body is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Some states adopt the NFPA 1 Fire Code rather than the IFC.

Why are building and fire codes important?

Before diving into the specifics of energy storage system (ESS) fire codes, it is crucial to understand why building and fire codes are so relevant to the success of our industry. The solar industry is experiencing a steady and significant increase in interest in energy storage systems and their deployment.

What are fire codes & standards?

Fire codes and standards inform energy storage system design and installation and serve as a backstop to protect homes, families, commercial facilities, and personnel, including our solar-plus-storage businesses. It is crucial to understand which codes and standards apply to any given project, as well as why they were put in place to begin with.

What is battery energy storage fire prevention & mitigation?

In 2019, EPRI began the Battery Energy Storage Fire Prevention and Mitigation – Phase I research project, convened a group of experts, and conducted a series of energy storage site surveys and industry workshops to identify critical research and development (R&D) needs regarding battery safety.

What should a fire safety project include?

Study Hazards Thoroughly: Projects must include a thorough analysis of potential fire risks, including how to handle fire, alarms, spacing between buildings, and protections against overheating or thermal runaway (when batteries can overheat and catch fire).

When should explosion prevention systems be installed?

If there are enough batteries in a room to create an explosive atmosphere, then explosion prevention systems or deflagration venting should be installed per NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, and NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems.

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