Energy Storage Systems Based on the IBC®, IFC®, IRC® and NEC®, Second Edition

Energy Storage Systems Based on the IBC®, IFC®, IRC® and NEC®, Second Edition

As energy storage systems (ESS) become a cornerstone of the global transition to renewable energy, the demand for clear, reliable guidance on their safe integration and the management of these complex electrical infrastructures has never been greater. This updated Second Edition serves as a practical and authoritative resource for building officials, fire officials, firefighters, inspectors, planners, architects and engineers involved in the planning, design, construction and permitting of ESS installations in the built environment. Comprehensive, current and code-aligned, this resource helps professionals navigate the evolving ESS landscape with confidence and precision.

This guide provides essential information on a range of energy-storage technologies and addresses critical topics, including:

• ESS technologies and various types of ESS
• Utility-scale and large commercial ESS projects
• Residential and small commercial ESS installations
• Fire and explosion risks in battery-based ESS
• Key standards governing ESS equipment and installations
• Key standards governing ESS equipment and installations
• Best practices for reviewing and inspecting ESS
• Printable checklists to support document reviews, inspections and compliance verification