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.
The standard offers comprehensive criteria for the fire protection of energy storage system (ESS) installations based on the technology used, the setting where the technology is being installed, the size and separation of ESS installations, and the fire suppression and control systems in place.
Electrical and Wiring Safety – Proper electrical wiring and connections are critical for fire safety in energy storage systems. NFPA 855 outlines specific requirements for cable management, grounding, and circuit protection to ensure that electrical components do not pose a fire risk.
The U.S. energy storage industry is partnering with firefighters to encourage the adoption of NFPA 855, the National Fire Protection safety standard for energy storage. Video content courtesy of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), an allied industry group.
Fire codes and standards inform ESS design and installation and serve as a backstop to protect homes, families, commercial facilities, and personnel, including our solar-plus-storage businesses.
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