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.
In a recent article on grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) fire safety for our quarterly journal PV Tech Power (Vol.43), Drew Bandhauer, BESS engineer at developer Leeward Renewable Energy, described NFPA 855 as “the primary fire standard guiding BESS site design and installation” for the industry. The latest is the 2026 edition.
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.
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The purpose of NFPA 855 is to establish clear and consistent fire safety guidelines for energy storage systems, including both …
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If your team installs or works near battery energy storage systems (BESS), a new fire safety standard is going to affect how those systems get designed, approved, and built. …
Mini-series on fire safety and industry practices concludes with a discussion of testing and the development of codes and standards.
As the demand for renewable energy grows, fire safety in energy storage systems (ESS) has become a critical concern. This article explores industry standards, best practices, and …
The NFPA 855 standard also includes an annex on precautions for fire protection operations that are useful to first …
Chinese battery storage manufacturer-integrator Hithium recently conducted an all-open-door fire test on its BESS enclosure. …
The purpose of NFPA 855 is to establish clear and consistent fire safety guidelines for energy storage systems, including both stationary and mobile systems.
Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems— now in its recently published third edition (2026)—provides mandatory requirements and explanatory text …
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A new standard that will apply to the design, performance, and safety of battery management systems. It includes use in several application …
NFPA (Fire) 855-2026PDF+ Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, 2026 Edition …
The gravity of these consequences highlights the urgent need to implement strong fire and explosion prevention measures in BESS. The industry has …
Fire codes and standards inform energy storage system design and installation and serve as a backstop to protect homes, …
This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS …
If your team installs or works near battery energy storage systems (BESS), a new fire safety standard is going to affect how those …
Fire codes and standards inform energy storage system design and installation and serve as a backstop to protect homes, families, commercial facilities, and personnel, …
Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection Association has issued the following Tentative …
Fire Protection Guidelines for Energy Storage Systems Energy storage systems are devices with the ability to store a significant amount of …
Chinese battery storage manufacturer-integrator Hithium recently conducted an all-open-door fire test on its BESS enclosure. Image: Hithium. The US National Fire Protection …
Stay up to date with NFPA 855 for safer ESS installations, including lithium battery storage, with the latest fire protection and safety requirements.
Some of the impactful requirements of NFPA 855 include: Large-scale fire testing shall be conducted on a representative energy storage system (ESS) in accordance with UL 9540A or …
Fire Protection Guidelines for Energy Storage Systems Energy storage systems are devices with the ability to store a significant amount of energy, up to hundreds of megawatt-hours, and thus …
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