New York Releases Recommendations for Enhanced Safety
The working group was created in response to several fires at battery storage facilities in 2023. The recommendations include measures regarding emergency response planning, personnel
Over $350 million in New York State incentives have been authorized to accelerate the adoption of energy storage systems in effort of building a self-sustaining industry. Energy storage systems will serve many critical roles to enable New York's clean energy future.
Energy storage systems installed indoors and that have the potential to release toxic and highly toxic gas during charging, discharging and normal use conditions shall be provided with a hazardous exhaust system in accordance with Section 502.8 of the Mechanical Code of New York State. 1206.11.8 Signage.
When combined with all applicable provisions of the codes, regulations, and industry standards as referenced in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, these resources create an all-encompassing process to safely permit all types of battery energy storage systems.
Where energy storage systems are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, including fork lifts, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312 of this code. 1206.11.6 Combustible storage. Combustible materials shall not be stored in energy storage system rooms, areas, or walk- in energy storage system units.
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