National Energy Storage Fire Fighting System

Do I need NFPA 855 for a battery energy storage system?

For this reason, we strongly recommend applying the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. You should also follow guidance from the National Fire Chiefs Council around Grid Scale Battery Energy Storage System Planning.

What is NFCC's new Bess guidance for fire and rescue services?

In Summer 2024, NFCC issued a consultation to seek views from fire and rescue services on a revised guidance for fire and rescue services on BESS. The draft guidance that we consulted on will supersede and replace the first iteration of the BESS guidance document that was published in 2023.

What is a grid scale battery energy storage system?

Grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a fundamental part of the UK’s move toward a sustainable energy system. This guidance supersedes and seeks to build on the original guidance document that was published in 2023 (Version 1).

What does NFCC ESS stand for?

(National Fire Chiefs Council) NFCC advise as best practice, safety measures and risk mitigation, to be developed in collaboration with your local FRS. TWFRS recognises the use of batteries (including lithium-ion) as Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is a new and emerging practice in the global renewable energy sector.

Are fire and rescue services statutory consultees?

It should be noted that fire and rescue services are not statutory consultees in the BESS planning process under the Town and Planning Act 2010. However, NFCC does advise in its guidance that it is best practice for safety measures and risk mitigation measures to be developed in collaboration with the local fire and rescue service.

Are Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service Statutory consultees?

Recognising that Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service (TWFRS) are not statutory consultees as a result of the Town & Planning Act 2010. (National Fire Chiefs Council) NFCC advise as best practice, safety measures and risk mitigation, to be developed in collaboration with your local FRS.