New York BESS safety group recommends changes to Fire Code
“The battery energy storage industry is enabling communities across New York to transition to a clean energy future, and it is critical that we have the comprehensive safety
New York incorporates lithium-ion battery safety into draft fire
New York has issued draft language updating and expanding its fire code to include lithium-ion battery energy storage system safety recommendations issued in February by a
Former FDNY officials declare battery energy storage systems
Six former New York City fire safety officials and experts have issued a joint declaration affirming the safety of battery energy storage systems under New York state''s
Battery Storage Industry Unveils National Blueprint for Safety
The set of standards includes exhaustive requirements and ensures facilities use certified batteries and equipment. In Michigan and Indiana, the energy storage industry helped
2025.07.28 Fire Code Adoption Press Release
The amendments enhance battery storage safety requirements in New York, reflecting the latest data, field experience, and recommendations of the Inter-Agency Fire
Initial Recommendations Released from Inter-Agency Fire
Governor Kathy Hochul today released initial recommendations from the Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, outlining enhanced safety standards for battery energy
Former FDNY officials declare battery energy
Six former New York City fire safety officials and experts have issued a joint declaration affirming the safety of battery energy storage
Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group Releases Proposed
In 2019, New York State became the first state to adopt language from Section 1207 of the 2021 International Fire Code providing detailed regulations for projects utilizing
New York Releases Recommendations for Enhanced Safety
New York released fifteen safety recommendations proposed by the state''s Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group for battery storage facilities that are intended to apply to lithium-ion
New York group releases first battery fire
15 draft recommendations have been proposed by the working group after completing an examination of the existing FCNYS and other
New York Releases Recommendations for Enhanced Safety Standards
New York released fifteen safety recommendations proposed by the state''s Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group for battery storage facilities that are intended to apply to lithium-ion
New York Drafts Updates to Its Fire Code to Address Battery Storage
Governor Kathy Hochul announced updates to the New York Fire Code addressing recommendations from the Governor''s Interagency Fire Safety Working Group. The draft code
New York group releases first battery fire recommendations
15 draft recommendations have been proposed by the working group after completing an examination of the existing FCNYS and other energy storage fire safety
New York Drafts Updates to Its Fire Code to Address Battery
Governor Kathy Hochul announced updates to the New York Fire Code addressing recommendations from the Governor''s Interagency Fire Safety Working Group. The draft code
New York BESS safety group recommends
“The battery energy storage industry is enabling communities across New York to transition to a clean energy future, and it is critical