Through their efforts, the Energy Storage System Guide for Compliance with Safety Codes and Standards 2016 was developed. This code for residential buildings creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less.
Timely deployment of a safe ESS is the way to document and validate compliance with current Codes, Standards, and Regulations (CSR). A task force under the CSR working group was formed to address compliance with current CSR. Through their efforts, the Energy Storage System Guide for Compliance with Safety Codes and Standards 2016 was developed.
An increased number of electrical energy storage systems (EESS) utilizing stationary storage batteries are appearing on the market to help meet the energy needs of society—most notably storage of power generated from renewable resources or the electric grid for use during power outages or peak electrical demand periods.
Currently, these systems are not required by codes covering residential construction, but when used, the EES itself and its installation must be safe and remain safe.
In certain instances, ESS installations may require additional large-scale testing. Organizations may turn to alternative test methods for large-scale testing. However, these test methods are not widely accepted and should be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The system is typically used to provide standby or emergency power, an uninterruptable power supply, load shedding, load sharing or similar capabilities. The definition provides the code user with information on battery storage systems, and is identical to a definition being proposed for the IFC and International Building Code (IBC).
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