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 installation

Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Solar Safety

NFPA is keeping pace with the surge in energy storage and solar technology by undertaking initiatives including training, standards development, and research so that various stakeholders can safely

NFPA 855: Improving Energy Storage System Safety

The 2026 edition of NFPA 855 updates safety and installation requirements for stationary energy storage systems (ESS), with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery systems under Chapter 9.

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 utility-scale settings.

Your Guide to Battery Energy Storage Regulatory Compliance

As the battery energy storage market evolves, understanding the regulatory landscape is critical for manufacturers and stakeholders. This guide offers insights into compliance strategies, safety

Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan

The Department of Energy Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Energy Storage Program would like to acknowledge the external advisory board that contributed to the topic identification,

Large-scale energy storage system: safety and risk assessment

The NFPA855 and IEC TS62933-5 are widely recognized safety standards pertaining to known hazards and safety design requirements of battery energy storage systems.

Understanding NFPA 855: Fire Protection for Energy Storage

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

Codes & Standards Draft

2020 Edition that is part of IEC 62933 which specifies the safety requirements of an electrochemical energy storage system that incorporates non-anticipated modification, e.g. partial repalcement,

Unpacking Energy Storage System Safety Requirements

As you can see, ANSI/CAN/UL 9540 lays out very specific and thorough safety requirements for ESS in order to mitigate the associated hazards that are inherent to energy storage.