While NFPA 855 is a standard and not a code, its provisions are enforced by NFPA 1, Fire Code, in which Chapter 52 outlines requirements, along with references to specific sections in NFPA 855.
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
Main Considerations for Safe Installation and Incident Response Battery Energy Storage Systems Overview Battery energy storage systems (BESS) stabilize the electrical grid, ensuring a steady flow
The National Fire Protection Association NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems provides the minimum requirements for mitigating hazards associated with ESS of
The 2026 edition of NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems has now been released, continuing the rapid evolution of safety requirements for battery
The scope of this document covers the fire safety aspects of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in industrial and commercial applications with the primary focus on active fire
New provisions address modern safety needs, including mandatory large-scale fire testing, improved guidance on explosion control, and alignment with recent changes to NFPA 1 and the International
This fact sheet provides an overview of the key innovations that make today''s battery storage projects less susceptible to fire and that greatly reduce the extent of fires if they do occur. Industry
In this report, fire hazards associated with lead acid batteries are identified both from a review of incidents involving them and from available fire test information.
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.
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