6 FAQs about Energy storage container fire protection acceptance standards

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.

Are energy storage systems required in the 2015 NFPA 1?

While the 2015 versions of the IFC and NFPA 1 do contain some requirements for energy storage systems, they are few compared to the 2018 and 2021 versions. The ESS requirements in the 2018 version, while certainly more restrictive than the 2015 version, are relatively modest.

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 are non-residential storage requirements?

For storage capacities that exceed these limits, non-residential requirements come into play (NFPA 855 Chapters 4-9). Fire detection, including smoke and heat alarms, vehicle impact protection with approved barriers, and ventilation requirements for chemistries that produce flammable gas during normal operation are addressed.

What is NFPA 855?

The first version of NFPA 855 sought to address gaps in regulation identified by participants in workshops presented by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Fire Protection Research Foundation. The 2021 versions of IFC, IRC, and NFPA 1 base their ESS fire code requirements on this document.

Is NFPA a fire code?

Another code-making body is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Some states adopt the NFPA 1 Fire Code rather than the IFC. Because the NFPA directs and oversees the National Electrical Code, NFPA 1, and NFPA 855, there is often a close correlation in the language between these documents.

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