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FM Global (2017) Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets: Electrical Energy Storage Systems Data Sheet 5-33
NFPA (2023) Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems Further advice and guidance can be obtained through the NFCC Alternative Fuels and Energy
Systems lead officer.
This document contains guidance on:
1. Informationrequirements
2. Systemdesign,construction,testinganddecommissioning
3. Detectionandmonitoring
4. Suppressionsystems
5. Siteaccess
6. Water supplies
7. Emergencyplans
8. Environmental impacts
9. Recovery
Principles
This guidance has been developed with the safety of the public and emergency responders in mind. It is based on trying to help reduce the risk as far as reasonably practicable, whilst recognising that ultimate responsibility for the safe design and running of these facilities rests with the operator.
The guidelines are a starting point and cannot cover every eventuality or type of design.
In developing these guidelines the hazards and risks from lithium-ion batteries, identified in National Operational Guidance, has been considered.
The following principles should be considered by Fire Services, when liaising with owners and operators, and form the basis of this guidance1:
1. Effective identification and management of hazards and risks specific to the siting, infrastructure, layout, and operations at the facility.
2. Impactonsurroundingcommunities,buildings,andinfrastructure.
3. Siting of renewable energy infrastructure so as to eliminate or reduce hazards to
emergency responders.
4. Safe access for emergency responders in and around the facility, including to energy
storage infrastructure and firefighting infrastructure.
1 State of Victoria (County Fire Authority) (2022), Design Guidelines and Model Requirements: Renewable Energy
Facilities, p.4
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