M E M O R A N D U M. SUBJECT: NFPA 855 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (C2020)

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1 M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Energy Storage Systems Sarah Caldwell, Project Administrator DATE: May 9, 2018 SUBJECT: NFPA 855 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (C2020) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 42 Members Eligible to Vote 7 Members Not Returned (Clark, Groden, Haer, Kashe, Marshall, Rosewater, Spataru) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision. To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2 /3 of ballots returned. See Sections (c) and of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

2 First Revision No. 149-NFPA [ Global Input ] Chapter 17 One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouse Units 17.1 General. ESS installed in one- or two-family dwellings or in townhouse units shall comply with the requirements of this chapter Equipment Listings. ESS 1 kwh or greater in energy capacity shall be listed and labeled for residential use in accordance with UL Installation. ESS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and their listing ESS Spacing. Individual ESS units shall be separated from each other by a minimum of 3 ft (914 mm) unless smaller separation distances are documented to be adequate based on large-scale fire testing complying with Location ESS shall be permitted to be located in accordance with the following: (1) In attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living area and sleeping units in accordance with the local building code (2) In detached garages and detached accessory structures (3) Outdoors on exterior walls located a minimum of 3 ft (914 mm) from doors and windows ESS shall not be installed in living area of dwelling units or in sleeping units other than within utility closets and storage or utility spaces Energy Ratings. Individual ESS units shall have a maximum rating of 20 kwh The aggregate rating amount within a dwelling, garage, or accessory structure shall not exceed the following: (1) 40 kwh within utility closets and storage or utility spaces (2) 80 kwh in attached or detached garages and detached accessory structures (3) 80 kwh on exterior walls (4) 80 kwh in outdoor installations ESS installations of more than 80 kwh shall comply with Chapters 4 through The use of an electric-powered vehicle to power the dwelling while parked shall comply with Section Electrical Installation. ESS shall be installed in accordance with NFPA /410

3 Inverters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1741 or provided as part of the UL 9540 listing Systems connected to the utility grid shall use inverters listed for utility interaction Fire Detection Rooms, attached garages, and areas in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in compliance with local building code Where ESS are installed in an attached garage or an area in which smoke alarms cannot be installed in accordance with their listing, an interconnected listed heat alarm shall be installed and be connected to the smoke alarm system required by the local building code Protection from Impact. Stationary storage battery systems installed in a location subject to vehicle damage shall be protected by approved barriers Ventilation. Indoor installations of ESS that include batteries that produce hydrogen or other flammable gases during charging shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section Toxic and Highly Toxic Gas. ESS that have the potential to release toxic or highly toxic gas during charging, discharging, and normal use conditions shall not be installed within one- or two-family dwellings or in townhouses Electric Vehicle Use. The use of the dwelling unit owner s or occupant s electric-powered vehicle to power the dwelling while parked in an attached or detached garage or outside shall comply with the vehicle manufacturer s instructions and NFPA 70. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved NFPA_855_One_and_two_family_ docx This is the task group report that proposed to add a new chapter, new definitions and additional sections in chapter 1. For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 13:25:24 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: A new chapter has been added to address one and two family dwellings and townhouses. They are a unique installation and should be addressed separately. 2/410

4 Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad 3/410

5 Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Paiss, Matthew in 17.3 Installation, add that installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 after mfg instructions. 4/410

6 First Revision No. 155-NFPA [ Global Input ] [See attached for final order of Chapter 4 per the re-org] Supplemental Information File Name Chapter_4_Equipment_--_global.docx Chapter_4_Re-org_FINAL.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 15:50:42 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot The reorganization of Chapter 4 would help the user navigate the standard with ease. 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 5/410

7 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 6/410

8 First Revision No. 89-NFPA [ Global Input ] Anywhere in the standard where it says "large scale fire and fault condition testing", or "large scale fire testing" replace it with "large-scale fire testing in accordance with Section 4.5". Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 17:55:06 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This will create consistency throughout the document as well as reflect the new section on large scale fire tests. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. 7/410

9 Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 8/410

10 First Revision No. 90-NFPA [ Global Input ] Anywhere in the standard where it says something about an exemption for telecommunication installations it should read as follows: does not apply to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50-V ac, 60-V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA 76. For example: Lead acid and Ni-Cad battery systems less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC installed in telecommunications facilities complying with NFPA 76 shall be exempt from the requirements in Section Would now read: The requirements in Section do not apply to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA 76. [[See attached Word doc for all instances of where this needs to be changed.]] Supplemental Information File Name FR_90_Details.docx Global_FR-90_FINAL.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 18:10:42 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This change is based on the language in the 2017 national electrical code: Sources: NFPA 70 Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such 9/410

11 installations ARTICLE 706 Energy Storage Systems Part I. General Scope. This article applies to all permanently installed energy storage systems (ESS) operating at over 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc that may be stand-alone or interactive with other electric power production sources. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. 10/410

12 Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Paiss, Matthew table 9.2 references pointing to wrong sections for exhaust ventilation, spill control, neutralization, explosion control, & size/separation. 11/410

13 First Revision No. 151-NFPA [ Detail ] ESS shall comply with the requirements of this standard as applicable ESS installed in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouse units shall only comply with Chapter 18. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 13:37:05 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee added additional sections to the scope to clarify the application of a new chapter on one and two family dwellings and townhouses. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 12/410

14 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Conover, David Richard the provision indicates that OTFD and TUs ONLY need to comply with chapter 17. Throughout the rest of the standard there are criteria for dwelling units. While a DU can occur in multi-family building (e.g. apartment of condo) it does seem confusing to tell the user up front in that if they have a OTFD or TU all they need to do is comply with chapter 17 and then find provisions for dwelling units in the rest of the standard. It might make sense to clarify this by saying "for dwelling units in other than 13/410

15 OTFD or TUs meeting Chapter 17" in front of those other provisions in the standard that apply to dwelling units. 14/410

16 First Revision No. 156-NFPA [ Detail ] 4.5 Mobile ESS Equipment and Operations Charging and Storage. For the purpose of Section 4.5, charging and storage shall cover the operation where mobile ESS are charged and stored so they are ready for deployment to another site and where they are charged and stored after a deployment Deployment. For the purpose of Section 4.5, deployment shall cover operations where mobile ESS are located at a site other than the charging and storage site and are being used to provide power Construction Documents. Construction documents complying with shall be provided to the AHJ with any locally required construction permit applications for mobile ESS charging and storage locations Deployment Documents. The following information shall be provided to the AHJ with any locally required operational permit applications for mobile ESS deployments: (1) Relevant information for the mobile ESS equipment and protection measures in the construction documents required by (2) Location and layout diagram of the area in which the mobile ESS is to be deployed, including a scale diagram of all nearby exposures (3) Location and content of signage, including no smoking signs (4) Description of fencing to be provided around the ESS, including locking methods (5) Details on fire suppression, smoke and automatic fire detection, system monitoring, thermal management, exhaust ventilation, and explosion control, if provided (6) For deployment, the intended duration of operation, including anticipated connection and disconnection times and dates (7) Description of the temporary wiring, including connection methods, conductor type and size, and circuit overcurrent protection to be provided (8) Description of how fire suppression system connections to water supplies or extinguishing agents are to be provided (9) Contact information for personnel who are responsible for maintaining and servicing the equipment and responding to emergencies Approved Locations. Locations where mobile ESS are charged, stored, and deployed shall be restricted to the locations approved by the AHJ Charging and Storage. Installations where mobile ESS are charged and stored shall be treated as permanent ESS installations and shall comply with the following sections, as applicable: (1) Indoor charging and storage shall comply with (2) Outdoor charging and storage shall comply with (3) Charging and storage on rooftops and in open parking garages shall comply with /410

17 Electrical connections shall be permitted to be made using temporary wiring complying with the manufacturer s instructions, the UL 9540 listing, and NFPA Fire suppression system connections to the water supply shall be acceptable to the AHJ Deployed Mobile ESS Requirements. Deployed mobile ESS equipment and operations shall comply with this section and Table Table Mobile Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Compliance Required Deployment a Reference Administrative Yes Chapters 1 3 General Yes Sections Size and separation Yes b Section 4.6 Maximum rated energy Yes Section 4.8 Fire detection Yes c Section 4.10 Fire control and suppression Yes d Section 4.11 Maximum size Yes Vegetation control Yes Means of egress separation Yes Technology-specific protection Yes Chapters 9 16 a See b In walk-in units, spacing is not required between ESS units and the walls of the enclosure. c Alarm signals are not required to be transmitted to an approved location for mobile ESS deployed 30 days or less. d See Mobile operations on wheeled vehicles or trailers shall not be required to comply with seismic protection requirements Fire suppression system connections to the water supply shall be permitted to use approved temporary connections Duration. Mobile ESS deployments that provide power for durations longer than 30 days shall comply with Restricted Locations. Deployed mobile ESS operations shall not be located indoors, in covered parking garages, on rooftops, below grade, or under building overhangs Clearance to Exposures Deployed mobile ESS shall be separated by a minimum 10 ft (3 m) from the following exposures: (1) Public ways 16/410

18 (2) Buildings (3) Stored combustible materials (4) Hazardous materials (5) High-piled stock (6) Other exposure hazards not associated with electrical grid infrastructure Deployed mobile ESS shall be separated by a minimum 50 ft (15.3 m) from public seating areas and from tents, canopies, and membrane structures with an occupant load of 30 or more Electrical Connections. Electrical connections shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Temporary wiring for electrical power connections shall comply with NFPA Fixed electrical wiring shall not be permitted Local Staging. Mobile ESS in transit from the charging and storage location to the deployment location and back shall not be parked within 100 ft (30.5 m) of an occupied building for more than 1 hour during transit, unless specifically approved in advance by the AHJ Fencing. An approved fence with a locked gate or other approved barrier shall be provided to keep the general public at least 5 ft (1024 mm) from the outer enclosure of a deployed mobile ESS. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved NFPA_855_mobile_ESS_proposal.docx Table 4.5 from this document should be included in the new section. For Staff Use FR-156_Table_4.5.docx For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 16:05:51 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This proposal provides basic protection requirements for mobile ESS installations and operations. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 17/410

19 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger 18/410

20 McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 19/410

21 First Revision No. 157-NFPA [ Detail ] 3.3.1* Apartment Building. A building or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities. (SAF-RES) [101, 2018] A Apartment Building. NFPA 101 specifies that, wherever there are three or more living units in a building, the building is considered an apartment building and is required to comply with either the provision of Chapter 30 or Chapter 31 of NFPA 101, as appropriate. Townhouse units are considered to be apartment buildings if there are three or more units in the building. The type of wall required between units in order to consider them to be separate buildings is normally established by the authority having jurisdiction. If the units are separated by a wall of sufficient fire resistance and structural integrity to be considered as separate buildings, then the provisions of Chapter 24 of NFPA 101 apply to each townhouse. Condominium status is a form of ownership, not occupancy; for example, there are condominium warehouses, condominium apartments, and condominium offices. [101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 10:52:32 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee The Technical Committee added new definitions to coincide with the new chapter on one Statement: and two family dwellings and townhouses. These definitions will help the user understand the requirements. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned 20/410

22 Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo 21/410

23 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 22/410

24 First Revision No. 158-NFPA [ Detail ] Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms arranged for complete, independent housekeeping purposes with space for eating, living, and sleeping; facilities for cooking; and provisions for sanitation. (SAF-RES) [101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 10:55:16 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee The Technical Committee added new definitions to coincide with the new chapter on one Statement: and two family dwellings and townhouses. These definitions will help the user understand the requirements. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 23/410

25 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 24/410

26 First Revision No. 159-NFPA [ Detail ] Living Area. Any normally occupiable space in a residential occupancy, other than sleeping rooms or rooms that are intended for combination sleeping/living, bathrooms, toilet compartments, kitchens, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces, and similar areas. (SAF- RES) [101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 10:56:17 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee The Technical Committee added new definitions to coincide with the new chapter on one Statement: and two family dwellings and townhouses. These definitions will help the user understand the requirements. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 25/410

27 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 26/410

28 First Revision No. 160-NFPA [ Detail ] * One- and Two-Family Dwelling Unit. A building that contains not more than two dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities. (SAF-RES) [101, 2018] A One- and Two-Family Dwelling Unit. The application statement of of NFPA 101 limits each dwelling unit to being occupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders. NFPA 101 does not define the term family. The definition of family is subject to federal, state, and local regulations and might not be restricted to a person or a couple (two people) and their children. The following examples aid in differentiating between a single-family dwelling and a lodging or rooming house: 1) An individual or a couple (two people) who rent a house from a landlord and then sublease space for up to three individuals should be considered a family renting to a maximum of three outsiders, and the house should be regulated as a single-family dwelling in accordance with Chapter 24 of NFPA ) A house rented from a landlord by an individual or a couple (two people) in which space is subleased to 4 or more individuals, but not more than 16, should be considered and regulated as a lodging or rooming house in accordance with Chapter 26 of NFPA ) A residential building that is occupied by 4 or more individuals, but not more than 16, each renting from a landlord, without separate cooking facilities, should be considered and regulated as a lodging or rooming house in accordance with Chapter 26 of NFPA 101. [101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 10:57:31 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee The Technical Committee added new definitions to coincide with the new chapter on one Statement: and two family dwellings and townhouses. These definitions will help the user understand the requirements. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 27/410

29 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger 28/410

30 McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 29/410

31 First Revision No. 161-NFPA [ Detail ] One-Family Dwelling Unit. A building that consists solely of one dwelling unit with independent cooking and bathroom facilities. (SAF-RES) [101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 10:58:40 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee The Technical Committee added new definitions to coincide with the new chapter on one Statement: and two family dwellings and townhouses. These definitions will help the user understand the requirements. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 30/410

32 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 31/410

33 First Revision No. 162-NFPA [ Detail ] Two-Family Dwelling Unit. A building that consists solely of two dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities. (SAF-RES) [101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 10:59:15 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee The Technical Committee added new definitions to coincide with the new chapter on one Statement: and two family dwellings and townhouses. These definitions will help the user understand the requirements. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 32/410

34 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 33/410

35 First Revision No. 163-NFPA [ Detail ] Delete Chapter 16 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 11 16:31:37 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This chapter is not needed, fuel cells of all types are cover by Chapter 11. Response Message: Public Input No. 587-NFPA [Chapter 16 [Title Only]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. 34/410

36 Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 35/410

37 First Revision No. 164-NFPA [ Detail ] Where other fixed fire control and suppression systems are used, they shall comply with the following standards, as appropriate: 1) NFPA 12 2) NFPA 15 3) NFPA 750 4) NFPA ) NFPA 2010 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jan 23 10:06:12 EST 2018 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This requirement is added to ensure proper installation of any of the permitted fire suppression systems. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 36/410

38 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 37/410

39 First Revision No. 167-NFPA [ Detail ] [This section is being moved from to 4.8.2] Where more than one ESS technology is present within a fire area, the fire protection systems shall be designed to protect the greatest hazard. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Apr 11 13:06:53 EDT 2018 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section will relocate to the fire control and suppression section because it only applies to fire control and suppression systems. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 38/410

40 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 39/410

41 First Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Sections 1.1, 1.2 ] 1.1 Scope. This standard establishes criteria for minimizing the hazards associated with energy storage systems (ESS). This standard applies to the design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of stationary energy storage systems (ESS), including mobile and portable ESS installed in a stationary configuration. 1.2 Purpose. This standard provides the minimum requirements for the fire prevention, fire protection, design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of stationary, mobile, and portable ESS minimizing the hazards associated with ESS. Supplemental Information File Name FR-1_1.1_1.2_Legislative_Changes.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 10:11:28 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee The scope and purpose statements in the draft standard seem reversed and the Statement: proposed change will ensure the scope and purpose are appropriate. The scope should cover what the standard applies to and the purpose should cover the issues or concerns the standard is intended to address. The scope is clearly stationary, mobile and portable ESS from the design through to decommissioning. The purpose is clearly to minimize hazards associated with the ESS that are covered in the scope.e Also a more general comment about the scope of the standard and the criteria (in general) contained in the standard I feel is appropriate, but do not have any suggested revisions to address this comment (as I believe they could be significant). The scope indicates that the standard applies to stationary, mobile and portable energy storage systems. In Chapter 4, Section 4.1 clearly indicates an application to stationary ESS and I believe in Chapters 4 and 5 there is never any use of the term 'mobile' or 'portable'. As such it is unclear if ALL the provisions in the standard apply to all three types OR if they only apply to stationary ESS. In the latter case if only intended to apply to stationary ESS then the scope in Chapter 1 might be considered misleading and users may be expecting some provisions for mobile and/or portable ESS. In the former case then given the scope one could conclude ALL the provisions in the standard apply to mobile and portable ESS as well, unless the criterion is specifically indicated as applying to stationary ESS. A review of the provisions of Chapters 4 and 5 suggests that some of the provisions would not necessarily 40/410

42 Response Message: be appropriate for mobile and/or portable ESS and could be challenging to apply to those ESS. Public Input No. 33-NFPA [Section No. 1.1] Public Input No. 236-NFPA [Sections 1.1, 1.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. 41/410

43 Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Kluge, Richard G. Wording should be the minimum requirements to reduce or to control or to lessen the hazards associated with ESS. To say minimum requirements will minimize the hazard is too ambitious. 42/410

44 First Revision No. 2-NFPA [ Section No. 1.3 ] 1.3* Application. This standard applies to the following: ESS exceeding the values shown in Table 1.3. Stationary ESS having capacities exceeding the values shown in Table 1.3 Mobile ESS used in stationary applications Portable ESS interconnected to provide a stationary source of power Table 1.3 Stationary ESS Threshold Quantities Battery ESS ESS Technology Aggregate Capacity a kwh Lead-acid, all types Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) Lithium-ion, all types Sodium, all types 20 c 72 c Flow batteries b Other battery technologies Batteries in residential occupancies Capacitor ESS Capacitors, all types Other ESS All other ESS a For ESS units rated in amp-hrs, kwh equals rated voltage times amp-hr rating divided by b Includes vanadium, zinc-bromine, polysulfide-bromide, and other flowing electrolyte-type technologies. c Values for sodium-ion technologies are 70 kwh (252 MJ). MJ ESS shall comply with the requirements of this standard as applicable ESS installed in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouse units shall only comply with Chapter 17. Detail FR-151 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: 43/410

45 City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 11:09:24 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The application of the standard is dependent on the energy quantity and no the type of system. Public Input No. 99-NFPA [Section No. 1.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 33 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Fok, Kevin 44/410

46 Gerczynski, Kara Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Florence, Laurie B. Add Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-mH) and Nickel Zinc with Ni-Cad batteries as they are similar enough to be considered as similar hazard types. Ginder, David B. At some point after release of this standard we will want to come back and revisit the various chemistries within Li-Ion Technologies. 45/410

47 First Revision No. 85-NFPA [ Section No. 1.4 ] 1.4 Retroactivity. The provisions of this standard reflect a consensus of what is necessary to provide an acceptable degree of protection from the hazards addressed in this standard at the time the standard was issued Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of this standard shall not apply to new ESS installations that existed or were approved for construction or installation prior to the effective date of this standard and their component parts and to ESS or component parts that are made in whole or in part with previously used materials Where specified, the provisions of this standard shall be retroactive. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of this standard shall not apply to ESS installations that existed or were approved for construction or installation prior to the effective date of this standard In those cases where the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) determines that an existing situation presents an unacceptable degree of risk, the authority having jurisdiction AHJ shall be permitted to apply retroactively any portions of this standard deemed appropriate The retroactive provisions of this standard shall be permitted to be modified if, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, their application clearly would have an impact and only where it is clearly evident that a reasonable degree of safety is provided Unless otherwise specified in this standard, the provisions of this standard shall apply to new ESS and their component parts and to ESS or component parts that are made in whole or in part with previously used materials. Supplemental Information File Name FR-85_1.4_Legislative_Changes.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 08:43:13 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The proposed revision clarifies the Section by removing many of the redundant 46/410

48 Statement: statements found in 1.4. The standard applies to new ESS installations and does not apply to existing systems unless specifically stated within the text. Response Message: Public Input No. 34-NFPA [Section No. 1.4] Public Input No. 461-NFPA [Sections 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4] Public Input No. 460-NFPA [Sections 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4] Public Input No. 215-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 184-NFPA [Section No. 1.4] Public Input No. 361-NFPA [Sections 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin 47/410

49 Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 48/410

50 First Revision No. 3-NFPA [ Section No. 1.5 ] 1.5* Equivalency. Nothing in this standard is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, reliability, and safety over those prescribed in this standard. A.1.5 Data and analysis that documents equivalency with the intent of this standard should be prepared and submitted to the AHJ Where the provisions of this standard are not satisfied, a failure modes and effects analysis or other comparable set of data and analysis that documents equivalency with the intent of this standard shall be prepared and submitted to the authority having jurisdiction The ESS to which such data and analysis apply shall be subject to approval for the intended purpose by the authority having jurisdiction. Supplemental Information File Name FR-3_1.5_Legislative_Changes.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 12:17:04 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Annex material added to provide clarification. Additional sections removed because they did not add value. Public Input No. 407-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 49/410

51 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger 50/410

52 McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 51/410

53 First Revision No. 110-NFPA [ Section No ] UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, UL 1564, Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1741, Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1973, Standard for Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary Application s, UL 1974, Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries, 2018 edition. UL 2436, Outline of Investigation for Spill Containment for Stationary Lead Acid Battery Systems, UL 9540, Safety of Energy Storage Systems and Equipment, UL 9540A, Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems, Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 17:47:47 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Standard for the batteries contained in ESS's should be included UL 1973 UL 9540 A was also added. Response Message: Public Input No. 363-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 464-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 463-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 64-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 52/410

54 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 32 Affirmative All 3 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff 53/410

55 Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Conover, David Richard The most recent edition of UL 9540A was approved in 2018 (2nd edition). Florence, Laurie B. The title of the standard is "UL 1973, Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications." Ginder, David B. You are adding the dates to the standards for applicability. UL 1973 has a new release dated 2018 that adds CSA requirements to the standard. 54/410

56 First Revision No. 166-NFPA [ Section No. 2.4 ] 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2018 edition. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018 edition. NFPA 70,National Electrical Code, 2017 edition. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 edition. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2018 edition. NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, 2018 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Mar 14 16:07:41 EDT 2018 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot Updated section to reflect the referenced NFPA documents in the body of this standard. 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 55/410

57 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 56/410

58 First Revision No. 111-NFPA [ Section No ] * Flow Battery. A type of storage battery that includes chemical components dissolved in two different liquids. Ion exchange, which provides the flow of electrical current, occurs through the membrane while both liquids circulate in their own respective space liquids where the liquid flows through a reaction zone. A Flow Battery. Typically, a flow battery includes storage tanks and pumps. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 30 09:57:49 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The change was made to simplify the definition so that we do not exclude types of flow batteries. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 57/410

59 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 58/410

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61 First Revision No. 112-NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.5* Electrochemical Energy Storage System. An energy storage system that utilizes electrochemical storage devices as the means for energy storage. A Electrochemical Energy Storage System. Batteries are an example of a type of electrochemical energy storage system. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 30 10:13:50 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The term electrochemical energy storage is being utilized in the document to identify battery energy storage and similar technologies. This term should be defined. Public Input No. 507-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 60/410

62 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 61/410

63 First Revision No. 153-NFPA [ Section No ] 3.3.6* Energy Storage Management System (ESMS). A system that monitors, and controls, and optimizes performance of an energy storage system and has can have the ability to disconnect components the energy storage unit from the system in the event abnormal or hazardous conditions are detected. A Energy Storage Management System (ESMS). This system can control one or more individual management systems such as battery management systems (BMS). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 15:05:51 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee updated this definition to include a reference to battery management systems and acknowledge that not all ESMS optimize the ESS. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 62/410

64 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 63/410

65 Affirmative with Comment Kluge, Richard G. Suggest we reword to: A system that monitors and controls performance of an energy storage system and can have the ability to electrically disconnect the energy storage unit from charging and discharging circuitry in the event abnormal or hazardous conditions are detected. Current wording has too many systems referenced. 64/410

66 First Revision No. 113-NFPA [ Sections , ] Capacitor Energy Storage System. A stationary, rechargeable energy storage system consisting of capacitors, chargers, controls, and associated electrical equipment designed to provide electrical power to a building. The system is typically used to provide standby or emergency power, an uninterruptable power supply, load shedding, load sharing, or similar capabilities Mobile Energy Storage System. An energy storage system capable of being moved and utilized as a stationary ESS and not installed as fixed or permanently installed electrical equipment temporary source of power. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 30 10:15:27 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Capacitor ESS can be mobile or stationary. They may also be used for applications other Statement: than building power. Response Message: The mobile definition was modified to better reflect the new Chapter 4 requirements. The "stationary ESS" reference had to be removed since by definition it is a fixed installation. Public Input No. 102-NFPA [Sections , ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter 65/410

67 Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 66/410

68 Affirmative with Comment Kluge, Richard G. Definition of Capacitor energy storage system can apply to most anything. Should be more specific to indicate that energy is stored primarily in the capacitor. To say it has capacitors is not sufficient. Most every electronic device has capacitors. 67/410

69 First Revision No. 152-NFPA [ New Section after ] Energy Storage System Cabinet. A cabinet containing components of the energy storage system that is included in the UL 9540 listing for the system where personnel cannot enter the enclosure other than reaching in to access components for maintenance purposes Energy Storage System Walk-In Unit. A prefabricated structure containing energy storage systems that includes doors that provide walk-in access for personnel to maintain, test, and service the equipment and is typically used in outdoor and mobile energy storage system applications Energy Storage System Dedicated-Use Building. A building constructed on-site that is only used for energy storage, energy generation, and other electrical grid-related operations. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 13:44:04 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee added new definitions to help clarify the requirements of this standard. Public Input No. 586-NFPA [New Section after 3.3] Public Input No. 584-NFPA [New Section after 3.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned 68/410

70 Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo 69/410

71 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 70/410

72 First Revision No. 114-NFPA [ Sections , ] * Pre-Engineered Energy Storage System. An energy storage system that is not a prepackaged system but instead is pre-engineered and field-assembled using separate components supplied as a system by a singular entity that is matched and intended to be assembled as an energy storage system at the system installation site. A Pre-Engineered Energy Storage System. Pre-engineered systems of matched components for field assembly as a system will generally be designed by a single entity and comprised of components that are tested and listed separately or as an assembly * Prepackaged Energy Storage System. An energy storage system where the components such as cells, batteries, or modules and any necessary controls, ventilation, illumination, fire suppression, or alarm systems are assembled, installed, and packaged into a singular energy storage container or unit. A Prepackaged Energy Storage System. Self-contained systems will generally be manufactured by a single entity, tested and listed to safety standards relevant to the system, and readily connected on site to the electrical system and, in the case of multiple systems, to each other. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 30 10:22:23 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee does not use these terms within the revised document. Response Message: Public Input No. 563-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 552-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 248-NFPA [Sections , ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 71/410

73 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger 72/410

74 McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 73/410

75 First Revision No. 12-NFPA [ New Section after ] Fire Command Center. The principal attended or unattended room or area where the status of the detection, alarm communications, control systems, and other emergency systems is displayed and from which the system(s) can be manually controlled. (SIG-ECS) [ 72, 2019] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 18:14:58 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: To give guidance to those unfamiliar with the term. Used in Section 4.12 Response Message: Public Input No. 194-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 187-NFPA [Section No. 4.12] Public Input No. 188-NFPA [New Section after 3.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 74/410

76 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 75/410

77 First Revision No. 116-NFPA [ Section No ] Large-Scale Fire and Fault Condition Testing. Testing of an energy storage system unit that induces a significant fire into the unit under test and evaluates whether the fire will spread to adjacent energy storage system units, surrounding equipment, or through an adjacent fire-resistance-rated barrier. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 30 10:53:19 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This correlates with the fire induced in the UL 9540A test criteria. Response Message: Public Input No. 67-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 76/410

78 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 77/410

79 First Revision No. 117-NFPA [ Section No ] * Normally Unoccupied Building Service Equipment Support Area. A building service equipment support area in which people are not expected to be present on a regular basis. [ 101, 2018] A Normally Unoccupied Building Service Equipment Support Area. Normally unoccupied building service support areas are often found in attics, crawl spaces, chases, and interstitial areas where the space is vacant or intended exclusively for routing ductwork, cables, conduits, piping, and similar services and is rarely accessed. In such spaces, it is often difficult or impossible to fully comply with the egress requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA 101. Where portions of such spaces are routinely visited for storage, maintenance, testing, or inspection, that portion is excluded from this definition, but the remainder of the space might be considered a normally unoccupied building service equipment support area. Storage and fuel-fired equipment would not be expected to be permitted in these locations. Roofs are not considered to be normally unoccupied building service equipment support areas. [ 101, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 30 11:04:45 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This term appears only in the definition section and the associated annex. It is not in the Statement: body of the standard. It should be removed or made applicable. Perhaps we missed a related point in the body of the standard. Annex material can be removed as well. Response Message: Public Input No. 216-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 160-NFPA [Section No. A.3.3.9] Public Input No. 217-NFPA [Section No. A.3.3.9] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 78/410

80 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew 79/410

81 Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Negative with Comment Ginder, David B. We need to find a place in the standard to make this applicable. We have Megawatt Lithium storage systems in not normally occupied power substations for transit systems. The Large Scale Fire testing requirements should be waived in these cases. The separation requirement cannot be accommodated in most of these installations. 80/410

82 First Revision No. 92-NFPA [ New Section after ] Qualified Person. One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. (CMP-1 ) [ 70: Article 100] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 19:36:33 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The use of the term qualified person is used in PI 73 and can be found throughout the Statement: document. This term should be defined, and the definition proposed is from NFPA 70, 2017 edition. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 81/410

83 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 82/410

84 First Revision No. 35-NFPA [ Section No ] Registered Design Professional (RDP). An individual who is registered or licensed to practice his/her respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the state or jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. [ 5000, 2018] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 17:55:52 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Term was deleted from the standard and removed from chapter 3 per MOS Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 83/410

85 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 84/410

86 First Revision No. 154-NFPA [ New Section after ] Thermal Runaway. The condition when an electrochemical cell increases its temperature through self-heating in an uncontrollable fashion and progresses when the cell s heat generation is at a higher rate than can dissipate leading to fire, explosion, and gassing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Dec 07 15:10:48 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee added a new definition to help users understand how the term is used within the standard. Public Input No. 352-NFPA [New Section after 3.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 85/410

87 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Kluge, Richard G. Wording can be simplified to: The condition when an electrochemical cell increases its temperature through self-heating in an uncontrollable fashion leading to fire, explosion, and gassing. The text "and 86/410

88 progresses when the cell s heat generation is at a higher rate than can dissipate" is a thermodynamic requirement of "increases its temperature through self-heating" and need not be stated. 87/410

89 Sections] ] First Revision No. 4-NFPA [ Section No. 4.1 [Excluding any Sub- The design, construction, and installation of stationary ESS and related equipment shall comply with Chapter 4, except and as provided supplemented or modified by the technologyspecific provisions in Chapter Chapters 5 9 through Chapter Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 12:24:23 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee For consistency within the standard as the standard does apply to the construction of Statement: ESS as stated in Chapter 1. The manner in which Chapters 5 to 12 are referenced suggests that Chapter 4 does not apply when something is excepted via Chapters 5 to 12. It seems more appropriate to 'tee up' the reference to those chapters as being in addition to Chapter 4 as opposed to possibly taking away or omitting provisions in Chapter 4. Public Input No. 77-NFPA [Section No. 4.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 243-NFPA [Section No. 4.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 88/410

90 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Conover, David Richard 89/410

91 There really is no supplemental information in Chapters 12 to 16 so it may not be relevant to refer to them at this point (they are reserved and when completed 4.1 could be updated). It is clear that the ESS that are covered must meet Chapter 4 and based on the technology Chapters 9, 10 or 11. There is no reference to Chapters 5 through 8 and it could be interpreted by some readers that in reading 4.1, which sets the stage for how the rest of the standard applies, that Chapters 5 though 8 are not applicable. It would seem appropriate to clarify Section 4.1 by including a reference to Chapters 5 through 8 and that they too are applicable to all ESS. 90/410

92 First Revision No. 5-NFPA [ New Section after ] Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA 76 are not required to be listed in accordance with UL Global FR-90 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 13:07:41 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee This proposal allows a reasonable exception for telecommunication facility systems and is Statement: consistent with requirements being considered by the Fire Code Action Committee ESS working group. Response Message: Public Input No. 68-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 233-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 91/410

93 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 92/410

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95 First Revision No. 91-NFPA [ New Section after ] Repairs Repairs of ESS shall only be done by qualified persons and documented in the maintenance, testing, and events log required in Repairs with other than identical or equivalent parts shall be considered a retrofit and comply with Retrofits Retrofitting of ESS shall comply with the following: (1) An installation permit shall be obtained in accordance with local codes. (2) ESS units such as batteries, battery modules, and capacitors shall be listed in accordance with UL (3) Battery management and other monitoring systems shall be connected and installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. (4) The overall installation shall continue to comply with UL 9540 listing requirements, where applicable. (5) Retrofits shall be documented in the maintenance, testing, and events log required in Changing out or retrofitting existing lead-acid or nickel-cadmium battery systems with other lead-acid or nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA 76 shall be considered repairs when there is no increase in system size or capacity Replacements Replacement of ESS shall be considered new ESS installations and comply with the provisions applicable to new ESS The ESS being replaced shall be decommissioned in accordance with Chapter Increase in Power Rating or Energy Capacity A complete new ESS that is added to an existing installation of one or more systems shall be treated as a new system and meet the applicable requirements of this standard An increase in energy capacity or power rating to an existing ESS shall be considered a retrofit and comply with Global FR /410

96 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 19:30:14 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This proposal provides guidance on how to handle repairs, retrofits and replacements of Statement: ESS that was missing in the first draft. The proposed text is based on requirements developed by the International Code Council s Fire Code Action Committee ESS work group with modifications as deemed necessary by the NFPA 855 Technical Committee. Response Message: Public Input No. 73-NFPA [New Section after 4.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy 95/410

97 Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 96/410

98 First Revision No. 6-NFPA [ Section No ] * Only units listed and labeled for utility interactive system use and identified as interactive shall be allowed to operate in parallel with the electric utility power system to supply power to common loads. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 15:33:03 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The clause/phrase at the end of the existing language is (1) confusing, (2) and potentially limiting. I believe the language can stand along without the clause at the end. Public Input No. 235-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 97/410

99 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. 98/410

100 First Revision No. 7-NFPA [ Section No ] Where required by the equipment listing in accordance with Section or the hazard mitigation analysis in accordance with Section , an approved ESMS shall be provided for monitoring operating conditions and maintaining voltages, currents, and temperatures within the manufacturer's specifications. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 15:34:31 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Corrects reference. Response Message: Public Input No. 95-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 527-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 245-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 99/410

101 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

102 First Revision No. 8-NFPA [ Section No ] The ESMS shall shut down the electrically isolate the components of the ESS or place it in a safe condition if potentially hazardous temperatures or other hazardous conditions are detected. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 15:44:38 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee "shut down" is not a conclusive term, the requirement would need to be more Statement: demonstrative so it can be easily proven that the requirement is met. Maintaining supervisory control power will create a safer condition as the system will remain monitored in terms of its own temperature and condition in lieu of a complete shut-down. Public Input No. 128-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 247-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 166-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton 101/410

103 Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

104 First Revision No. 10-NFPA [ New Section after ] Reused and Repurposed Equipment. Storage batteries previously used in other applications, such as electric vehicle propulsion, shall be permitted provided the equipment is repurposed by a UL 1974 compliant battery repurposing company when reused in ESS applications and the system complies with Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 17:20:55 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This proposal fills a void in the code regarding repurposed batteries. UL 1974 is referenced however we may need to delete the reference if the document is not published. Public Input No. 66-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 103/410

105 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

106 First Revision No. 11-NFPA [ New Section after ] Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA 76 are not required to comply with through Global FR-90 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 18:02:34 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Telecom facilities using Pb-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries do not utilize a Statement: sophisticated ESMS as is envisioned by the standard. In addition, there is no control capable of automatically disconnecting the ESS, nor is such a feature desirable in these applications. The text must be revised accordingly. Public Input No. 237-NFPA [New Section after 4.2.5] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton 105/410

107 Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

108 First Revision No. 9-NFPA [ Section No ] * When required by the AHJ, visible annunciation shall be provided on the cabinet exterior or in an approved location to indicate potentially hazardous conditions associated with the ESS exist. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 17:12:16 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee To be more specific as to the source of the hazardous conditions. There are many Statement: possible hazardous conditions associated with the areas surrounding the ESS which could be interpreted as having to be monitored and annunciated. Public Input No. 249-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 241-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 107/410

109 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

110 First Revision No. 17-NFPA [ Section No ] 4.3.2* Working Space. At a minimum, ESS equipment shall be located with adequate working space in accordance with NFPA 70, Article 110, and the manufacturer s instructions for operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, or replacement. A Adequate working space is vital for electrical safety-related work practices. NFPA 70, Article Articles 110 and 706, provides working space requirements for electrical equipment. NECA 416 is another installation standard that provides guidelines for working space requirements. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved FR-17_A docx Annex Changes - For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 09:17:58 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: No reference to specific NEC articles needed because compliance with the entire NFPA 70 ir required. Response Message: Annex: Inclusion of a more specific standard to ESS. Public Input No. 144-NFPA [Section No. A.4.3.2] Public Input No. 142-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 109/410

111 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff 110/410

112 Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

113 First Revision No. 126-NFPA [ Section No ] Rooms, buildings, or areas containing ESS with free-flowing liquid electrolyte in individual vessels having a capacity of more than 55 gal (208 L) or multiple vessels having an aggregate capacity exceeding 1000 gal (3785 L) shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:16:49 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Additional language added for clarity of intent. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 112/410

114 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

115 First Revision No. 127-NFPA [ Section No ] Rooms, buildings, or areas containing ESS containing other hazardous materials shall include spill control as required in NFPA 1. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:21:05 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Relocating this section allows the first sections to cover spill control for electrolytes and Statement: this section can cover other hazardous materials as well. This also helps clarify that it is the intent of the committee for this requirement to apply to rooms containing hazardous materials not only ESS containing hazardous materials. Response Message: Public Input No. 180-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 42-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton 114/410

116 Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

117 First Revision No. 131-NFPA [ New Section after ] The capacity increase in shall not apply to integral spill containment systems that are shielded from the fire protection system discharge. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:54:42 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This new material will address ESS with integral spill containment such as flow batteries. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 116/410

118 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

119 First Revision No. 128-NFPA [ Section No ] Rooms In rooms, buildings, or areas protected by water-based fire protection systems, shall increase their spill control area to include the capacity of the spill containment system shall accommodate the capacity of the expected fire protection system discharge for a period of 10 minutes. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:45:05 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This language improves the section by helping clarify that the capacity of the spill Statement: containment system needs to be increased, not just the spill control area. This fills the intent of the PI 271 even though it is a change to a separate section. Public Input No. 271-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 118/410

120 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Ginder, David B. For certain areas for Lithium batteries we recommend Early Suppression Fast Response sprinkler systems that have a flow rate of 100 gallons/min. In 10 minutes this is 1000 gallons per sprinkler 119/410

121 head. 100% Containment may not be feasible in existing buildings /410

122 First Revision No. 129-NFPA [ New Section after ] 4.15 Neutralization * An approved method to neutralize spills from ESS with free-flowing electrolyte shall be provided. A One method to determine compliance with the neutralization requirements of this subsection is found in UL Subject UL Subject 2436 investigates the liquid tightness, level of electrolyte absorption, ph neutralization capability, and flame spread resistance of spill containment systems Neutralization shall not be required for ESS with immobilized electrolyte The method shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest battery or vessel to a ph between 5.0 and 9.0. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:49:04 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Neutralization is not included within the standard but is an integral part of safety when dealing with certain ESS technologies. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 121/410

123 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot 122/410

124 Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Negative with Comment Kell, Brad Agree with and , however, the amount of neutralizing agent maintained at the site should be at the discretion of the AHJ based in the equipment design. In many cases, an absorbent followed by a smaller amount of neutralizing agent is a better choice. On-site spill kits are typically sized to handle an accidental spill up to 55 gallons, and beyond that, professional services should be called for assistance should be eliminated /410

125 First Revision No. 130-NFPA [ Section No ] Valve Sealed valve -regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries and other ESS equipment with immobilized electrolyte and immobilized hazardous liquids shall not require spill control. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:49:41 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This change was made to be consistent with the International Fire Code and the focus Statement: should be on the electrolyte. There is no need to add other hazardous liquids to this section. Response Message: Public Input No. 273-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 104-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 124/410

126 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

127 First Revision No. 19-NFPA [ New Section after ] Security of Installations ESS shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded in an approved manner Security barriers, fences, landscaping, and other enclosures shall not inhibit the required air flow to or exhaust from the ESS and its components. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 10:28:44 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee This proposal fills a void in the code regarding providing security for ESS installations in Statement: the general installation section in Chapter 4. It also reflects protection concepts developed by the FCAC ESS working group. Response Message: Public Input No. 69-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 126/410

128 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

129 First Revision No. 20-NFPA [ New Section after ] Open Rack Installations. Where installed in a room accessible only to authorized personnel, ESS shall be permitted to be installed on an open rack. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 11:16:47 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Clarifies where open rack ESS can be installed. Response Message: Public Input No. 81-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 128/410

130 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Open rack usage needs to be covered by Conditions of Acceptability of the UL 9540 and UL 9540A listings /410

131 First Revision No. 88-NFPA [ New Section after 4.4 ] Large-Scale Fire Test Where required elsewhere in this standard, large-scale fire testing in accordance with shall be conducted on a representative battery ESS in accordance with UL 9540A The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory and show that a fire involving one battery ESS unit will not propagate to an adjacent unit Where installed within buildings, the fire during the test shall be contained within the room or enclosed area for a duration equal to the fire resistance rating of the room separation specified in Table The test report shall be provided to the AHJ for review and approval. Global FR-89 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 17:39:54 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This proposal introduces UL 9540A, which was specifically developed to evaluate fire Statement: propagation associated with battery ESS. It reflects protection concepts being developed by the FCAC ESS working group and is provided as a reference for the NFPA 855 committee to consider. Response Message: Public Input No. 65-NFPA [New Section after 4.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 130/410

132 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew 131/410

133 Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Additional reconciliation & alignment between this section and updated UL 9540A standard needs to occur /410

134 First Revision No. 87-NFPA [ Section No. 4.4 ] 4.4 Location Installations Elevation. ESS shall be located only on floors that can be accessed by external fire department laddering capabilities Installations shall be permitted on higher levels where permitted by the AHJ Installations shall be permitted on rooftops of buildings that do not obstruct fire department rooftop operations when approved Installations shall be permitted below grade where the floor level is not more than 30 ft (9144 mm) below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge and acceptable to the AHJ ESS installed indoors, outdoors, on rooftops, and in open parking garages shall comply with this section Indoor Installations /410

135 Indoor ESS installations shall comply with this section and as detailed in Table Table Indoor ESS Installations Compliance Required Dedicated-Use Buildings a Non-Dedicated-Use Buildings b Administrative Yes Yes General Yes Yes Reference Chapters 1 3 Sections Size and separation Yes c Yes Section 4.6 Maximum rated energy No Yes Section 4.8 Elevation Yes Yes Separation NA Yes Smoke and fire detection Yes d Yes Section 4.10 Fire control and suppression Yes c Yes Section 4.11 Water supply Yes c Yes Section 4.13 Signage Yes Yes Occupied work centers Not allowed Yes Section 4.7 Technology-specific protection NA: Not applicable. a See Yes Yes Chapters 9 16 b See c Where approved by the AHJ, the fire control and suppression systems, the size and separation requirements, and the water supply are permitted to be omitted in dedicated-use buildings located more than 100 ft (30.5 m) from buildings, lot lines, public ways, stored combustible materials, hazardous materials, high-piled stock, and other exposure hazards not associated with electrical grid infrastructure. d When approved, alarm signals are not required to be transmitted to an approved location when local fire alarm annunciation is provided and trained personnel are always present /410

136 Dedicated-Use Buildings. Dedicated-use ESS buildings shall be constructed in accordance with local building codes and comply with all the following: (1) The building shall only be used for energy storage, energy generation, and other electrical grid-related operations. (2) Occupants in the rooms and areas containing ESS shall be limited to personnel that operate, maintain, service, test, and repair the ESS and other energy systems. (3) No other occupancy types shall be permitted in the building. (4) Administrative and support personnel shall be permitted in incidental-use areas within the buildings that do not contain ESS, provided the following: (a) (b) (c) The areas do not occupy more than 10 percent of the building area of the story in which they are located. The areas are separated from the ESS and other rooms and areas containing ESS by 2-hour fire barriers and 2-hour fire resistance-rated horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with the local building code, as appropriate. A means of egress is provided from the incidental-use areas to a public way that does not require occupants to traverse through areas containing ESS or other energy systems Non-Dedicated-Use Buildings. Non-dedicated-use buildings shall include all buildings that contain ESS and do not comply with dedicated-use building requirements in Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units Stationary ESS shall not be installed in sleeping units or in habitable spaces of dwelling units unless specifically allowed in Chapters 9 through Portable ESS regulated by this standard shall be permitted to be used in sleeping units and in habitable spaces of dwelling units provided they are listed Elevation. ESS shall be located only on floors that can be accessed by external fire department laddering capabilities unless a higher location is approved by the AHJ Installations where the floor level is below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge shall not permitted unless the location is approved by the AHJ When approved, installations on rooftops of buildings that do not obstruct fire department rooftop operations shall be permitted When approved, installations in underground vaults constructed in accordance with NFPA 70, Article 450, Part III, shall be permitted Global FR-90 The requirements in do not apply to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA Outdoor Installations /410

137 Outdoor ESS installations shall comply with this section and as detailed in Table Table Outdoor Stationary ESS Installations a Compliance Required Remote Locations a Locations Near Exposures b Reference Administrative Yes Yes Chapters 1 3 General Yes Yes Sections Maximum size Yes Yes Clearance to exposures NA Yes Means of egress separation NA Yes Walk-in units Yes Yes Vegetation control Yes Yes Enclosures Yes Yes Size and separation No Yes c Section 4.6 Maximum rated energy No Yes Section 4.8 Smoke and fire detection Yes Yes Section 4.10 Fire control and suppression Yes d Yes Section 4.11 Water supply Yes d Yes Section 4.13 Signage Yes Yes Occupied work centers Not allowed Not allowed Section 4.7 Technology-specific protection Yes Yes Chapters 9 16 NA: Not applicable. a See (1). B See (2). c In outdoor walk-in units, spacing is not required between ESS and the enclosure walls. d When agreeable with the ESS owner and approved by the AHJ, fire suppression systems and water supply are permitted to be omitted Classification. Outdoor ESS installations shall be classified as follows: (1) Remote locations. Remote outdoor locations include ESS located more than 100 ft (30.5 m) from buildings, lot lines, public ways, stored combustible materials, hazardous materials, high-piled stock, and other exposure hazards not associated with electrical grid infrastructure. (2) Locations near exposures. Locations near exposures include all outdoor ESS locations that do not comply with remote outdoor location requirements Maximum Size Outdoor walk-in containers or enclosures housing ESS shall not exceed 53 ft 8 ft 9.5 ft high Units that exceed the dimensions in shall be treated as indoor installations and comply with the requirements in /410

138 Clearance to Exposures. ESS located outdoors shall be separated by a minimum 10 ft (3048 mm) from the following exposures: (1) Lot lines (2) Public ways (3) Buildings (4) Stored combustible materials (5) Hazardous materials (6) High-piled stock (7) Other exposure hazards The required separation distances shall be permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (914 mm) when a 1-hour freestanding fire barrier, suitable for exterior use, and extending 5 ft (1.5 m) above and 5 ft (1.5 m) beyond the physical boundary of the ESS installation is provided to protect the exposure Clearances to buildings shall be permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (914 mm) where noncombustible exterior walls with no openings or combustible overhangs are provided on the wall adjacent to the ESS. The fire resistance rating of the exterior wall shall comply with the fire resistance requirements in Table Clearances to buildings shall be permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (914 mm) where the enclosure of the ESS is constructed of noncombustible materials and it has been demonstrated that a fire within the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure based on large-scale fire testing complying with Clearances to buildings shall be permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (914 mm) where the enclosure of the ESS has a 2-hour fire resistance rating established in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL Exhaust outlets from an ESS that exhaust other than ventilation air shall be located at least 15 ft (4.572 m) from heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) air intakes, windows, doors, loading docks, ignition sources, and other openings into buildings and facilities Exhaust outlet(s) from an ESS shall not be directed onto means of egress, walkways, or pedestrian or vehicular travel paths Means of Egress Separation ESS located outdoors shall be separated from any means of egress as required by the AHJ to ensure safe egress under fire conditions but in no case less than 10 ft (3048 mm) The AHJ shall be authorized to approve smaller separation distances if large-scale fire and fault condition testing complying with is provided that shows that a fire involving the ESS will not adversely impact occupant egress Walk-in Units /410

139 Where an ESS includes an outer enclosure, the unit shall only be entered for inspection, maintenance, and repair of energy storage units and ancillary equipment, and shall not be occupied for other purposes * Walk-in units shall comply with this standard and local building code requirements. A Walk-in ESS are units where personnel can enter the enclosure or container housing the system or system components for any reason. This includes ESS enclosed within an outer enclosure similar to an ISO shipping container. It does not include ESS cabinets where personnel can partially enter into the outer enclosure to perform service or maintenance Vegetation Control Areas within 10 ft (3 m) on each side of outdoor ESS shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth Single specimens of trees, shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers shall be permitted to be exempt provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire Enclosures ESS electrical circuitry shall be within weatherproof enclosures marked with the environmental rating suitable for the type of exposure required by NFPA Enclosures shall be of noncombustible construction Access Roads. Fire department access roads shall be provided to outdoor ESS installations in accordance with the local fire code Hazardous Atmospheres. The system shall not be located inside or in a manner where it could be affected by potentially hazardous atmospheres as defined in NFPA 70 or IEEE C2 unless listed and approved for the specific installation Rooftop and Open Parking Garage Installations /410

140 Rooftop and open parking garage ESS installations shall comply with this section and as detailed in Table Table Rooftop and Open Parking Garage ESS Installations Compliance Required Rooftops a Open Parking Garages b Reference Administrative Yes Yes Chapters 1 3 General Yes Yes Sections Maximum size Yes Yes Means of egress separation Yes Yes Walk-in units Yes Yes Enclosures Yes Yes Clearance to exposures Yes Yes Fire suppression and control Yes Yes Section 4.11 Rooftop installations Yes No Open parking garages No Yes Size and separation Yes Yes Section 4.6 Maximum rated energy Yes Yes Section 4.8 Elevation Yes Yes Fire detection Yes Yes Section 4.10 Signage Yes Yes Occupied work centers Not allowed Not allowed Section 4.7 Open rack installations Not allowed Not allowed Technology-specific protection Yes Yes Chapters 9 16 NA: Not applicable. a See (1). b See (2) ESS installations shall be classified as follows: (1) Rooftop installations. Rooftop ESS installations are those located on the roofs of buildings. (2) Open parking garage installations. Open parking garage ESS installations are those located in a structure or portion of a structure as defined in Clearance to Exposures ESS located on rooftops and in open parking garages shall be separated by a minimum 10 ft (3048 mm) from the following exposures: (1) Buildings, except the portion of the building on which rooftop ESS is mounted (2) Lot lines (3) Public ways (4) Stored combustible materials (5) Locations where motor vehicles can be parked (6) Hazardous materials (7) Other exposure hazards 139/410

141 Clearances are permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (914 mm) under the following conditions: (1) Where a 1-hour freestanding fire barrier, suitable for exterior use, and extending 5 ft (1.5 m) above and extending 5 ft (1.5 m) beyond the physical boundary of the ESS installation is provided to protect the exposure (2) Where the weatherproof ESS enclosure is constructed of noncombustible materials and it has been demonstrated that a fire within the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section Fire Suppression and Control ESS located in walk-in enclosures on rooftops or in open parking garages shall be provided with automatic fire control and suppression systems within the ESS enclosure in accordance with Section Areas containing ESS other than walk-in units in open parking structures not open above to the sky shall be provided with an automatic fire suppression system complying with Section When approved by the AHJ, ESS shall be permitted to be installed in open parking garages without the protection of an automatic fire control and suppression system where large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted in accordance with indicates that an ESS fire does not present an exposure hazard to parked vehicles or compromise the means of egress Rooftop Installations Installations shall be permitted on rooftops of buildings that do not obstruct fire department rooftop operations when approved /410

142 ESS and associated equipment that are located on rooftops and not enclosed by building construction shall comply with the following: (1) Stairway access to the roof for emergency response and fire department personnel shall be provided either through a bulkhead from the interior of the building or a stairway on the exterior of the building. (2) Service walkways at least 5 ft (1524 mm) in width shall be provided for service and emergency personnel from the point of access to the roof to the system. (3) ESS and associated equipment shall be located from the edge of the roof a distance equal to at least the height of the system, equipment, or component but not less than 5 ft (1.5 m). (4) The roofing materials under and within 5 ft (1524 mm) horizontally from an ESS or associated equipment shall be noncombustible or shall have a Class A rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790. (5) A Class I standpipe outlet shall be installed at an approved location on the roof level of the building or in the stairway bulkhead at the top level. (6) Installations on rooftops over 75 ft (23 m) in height above grade shall be permitted when approved by the AHJ. (7) Access, service space, guards, and handrails shall be provided where required by the local building and mechanical codes. (8) A radiant energy-sensing fire detection system complying with Section 4.10 shall be provided to protect the ESS. (9) The ESS shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3.48 m) from the fire service access point on the rooftop Open Parking Garages. ESS and associated equipment that are located in open parking garages shall comply with all of the following: (1) ESS shall not be located within 50 ft (25.3 m) of air inlets for building HVAC systems. This distance shall be permitted to be reduced to 25 ft (7620 mm) if the automatic fire alarm system monitoring the radiant energy-sensing detectors de-energizes the ventilation system connected to the air intakes upon detection of fire. (2) ESS shall not be located within 25 ft (7620 mm) of exits leading from the attached building when located on a covered level of the parking structure not directly open to the sky above. When approved, the separation distance is permitted to be reduced to 10 ft (2048 mm) based on large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted in accordance with (3) Means of egress separation shall comply with (4) A radiant energy-sensing fire detection system complying with Section 4.10 shall be provided to protect the ESS. (5) An approved fence with a locked gate or other approved barrier shall be provided to keep the general public at least 5 ft (1024 mm) from the outer enclosure of the ESS * Multiple-Use Buildings. ESS shall be permitted to be installed in buildings housing the occupancies noted in in compliance with the multiple occupancy and incidental use provisions of the locally enforced building code /410

143 A Subsection of NFPA 101 covering multiple occupancies and Section 509 of the International Building Code covering incidental uses include requirements covering these installations Separation. Rooms or spaces containing ESS in other than high hazard occupancies shall be separated from other areas of the building in accordance with Table Table Required Separation of Occupancies Occupancy Minimum Fire Barrier Rating (hr) Ambulatory health care 2 Assembly 2 Day care centers 2 Detention and correctional 2 Educational 2 Health care 2 Residential 2 Residential board and care 2 All other occupancies Rooftop Installations ESS and their equipment, components, and controls that are located on rooftops and not enclosed by building construction shall be installed in accordance with , manufacturer s installation instructions, and this section Installations on rooftops over 75 ft (23 m) in height above grade shall be permitted when approved by the AHJ Access to the roof for emergency response and fire department personnel shall be provided either through the interior of the building or on the exterior of the building Service Walkways Service walkways at least 3.3 ft (1 m) in width shall be provided for service and emergency personnel from the point of access to the roof and around the system Guards and handrails shall be provided where required by the local building and mechanical codes ESS and their equipment, components, and controls shall be located from the edge of the roof a distance equal to at least the height of the system, equipment, or component but not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) The roofing materials under and within 12 in. (305 mm) horizontally from an ESS or associated equipment or component shall be noncombustible or shall have a Class A rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL /410

144 4.4.7 Open Parking Garages. ESS shall be permitted in open parking garages without fire separation from the parked vehicles and means of egress where full-scale fire and fault condition testing documents the system does not present an exposure hazard when installed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions and this standard * Occupied Work Centers. ESS in occupied work centers shall comply with this section ESS shall be permitted in the same room as the equipment that they support ESS shall be housed in a noncombustible, locked cabinet or other enclosure to prevent access by unauthorized personnel unless located in a separate equipment room accessible only to authorized personnel. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved Section_4.4_Clean.docx This document includes the new section 4.4 that replaces the existing section. For Staff Use. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 13:18:33 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The existing draft does not provide much flexibility for determining protection Statement: requirements for various installations based on their location, use, hazards and exposures. This proposal uses protection concepts developed by the FCAC ESS work group for various indoor, outdoor, rooftop and open parking garage installations that provides flexibility n design, and the ability to select the protection needed for the specific installations. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 33 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 143/410

145 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris 144/410

146 Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Conover, David Richard It is not clear if a dedicated use building is ALSO an indoor installation OR a DUB is totally separate. Section covers indoor applications and then Section (a child of the parent 4.4.2) covers DUBs. Maybe readers will understand that as a child the DUB must ALSO meet the provisions for indoor applications. Maybe not. Just thought there might be a need to clarify this issue. Paiss, Matthew Change section title to Installation Locations to remedy the duplication of 4.3 & 4.3 titles /410

147 First Revision No. 145-NFPA [ Section No. 4.5 ] 4.8 Maximum Rated Energy. Fire areas within buildings containing stationary storage battery systems exceeding the maximum rated energy values in Table 4.7 shall comply with all applicable high hazard requirements as identified in of NFPA 101 and the building code. ESS in the following locations shall comply with Section 4.8 as follows: (1) Fire areas within non-dedicated-use buildings containing ESS as described in shall not exceed the maximum rated energy values in Table 4.8 except as permitted by (2) Outdoor ESS installations in locations near exposures as described in (2) shall not exceed the maximum rated energy values in Table 4.8 except as permitted by (3) ESS installations in open parking garages and on rooftops of buildings as described in shall not exceed the maximum rated energy values in Table 4.8 except as permitted by (4) Mobile ESS equipment as covered by Section 4.5 shall not exceed the maximum rated energy values in Table 4.8 except as permitted by Table 4.8 Maximum Rated ESS Energy for Battery ESS ESS Type Maximum Rated Energy* a (kwh) Lead-acid batteries, all types b 600 Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries b 600 Lithium-ion batteries, all types 600 Sodium batteries, all types 600 Flow batteries c 600 Other battery technologies 200 Capacitors 20 * a For batteries and capacitors rated in amp-hrs, kwh should equal rated voltage times amphr rating divided by b Quantities are unlimited in the telecommunication buildings complying with NFPA 76. c Includes vanadium, zinc-bromine, polysulfide, bromide, and other flowing electrolyte-type technologies Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems lower than 50-V ac, 60-V dc nominal shall be considered ordinary hazard. Where approved by the AHJ, fire areas in non-dedicated-use buildings containing ESS that exceed the amounts in Table 4.8 shall be permitted based on a hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with and large-scale fire testing complying with Detail FR-167 Where more than one ESS technology is present within a fire area, the fire protection systems shall be designed to protect the greatest hazard /410

148 4.8.3 Where approved by the AHJ, areas containing stationary storage battery systems outdoor ESS installations, ESS installations in open parking garages and on rooftops of buildings, and mobile ESS equipment that exceed the amounts in Table 4.7 Table 4.8 shall be permitted to be treated as an ordinary hazard and not a high hazard classification based on a hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with Section and large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory complying with Fire areas within buildings containing stationary storage capacitor or acetonitrile systems exceeding 20 kwh shall comply with all applicable high hazard requirements as identified in of NFPA 101 and the building code Where fire areas within buildings and other installations contain a combination of energy systems covered in Section 4.7 and Table 4.8, the total aggregate quantities shall be determined based on the sum of percentages of each type divided by the maximum allowable quantity rated energy of each type Where the The sum of the percentages calculated in shall not exceeds 100 percent, the area shall be treated as a high hazard classification except as permitted in or Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Dec 05 08:07:09 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Section revised to cover capacitors as well as battery technologies. The section also Statement: changed to incorporate the location and application of the ESS such as outdoor, in parking garages, mobile or non-dedicated use buildings. References to ordinary hazard has been removed because that term means different things in different standards. Response Message: Public Input No. 74-NFPA [Section No. 4.5] Public Input No. 181-NFPA [Section No. 4.5 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 264-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 422-NFPA [Section No. 4.5 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 412-NFPA [New Section after 4.5] Public Input No. 288-NFPA [Section No. 4.5 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 513-NFPA [Section No. 4.5 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 17-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 314-NFPA [Section No ] 147/410

149 Public Input No. 416-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G /410

150 Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Florence, Laurie B. Add Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Zinc with Nickel Cadmium as they are similar technologies with similar hazard levels /410

151 First Revision No. 148-NFPA [ Section No. 4.6 ] 4.6* Size and Separation ESS installed indoors in the following locations shall comply with and unless otherwise permitted by or (1) Indoor ESS installations in non-dedicated-use buildings in accordance with (2) Outdoor ESS installations in locations near exposures as described in (2) ESS shall be comprised of groups to with a maximum energy level capacity of 250 kwh each Each group shall be spaced a minimum 3 ft (914 mm) from other groups and from walls in the storage room or area The AHJ shall be permitted to approve listed pre-engineered and prepackaged ESS groups with larger energy capacities or smaller groups spacing if based on large-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory is provided showing that a fire involving one array will not propagate to an adjacent array and be contained within the room for a duration equal to the fire resistance rating of the room separation required by testing complying with Subsections and shall not apply to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities in compliance with NFPA 76. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Dec 06 14:36:49 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This First Revision clarified the location where these requirements are to be applied. The Statement: language was cleaned up to be clearer and more easily understood. Section was added to exempt certain telecommunications facilities based on the language in NFPA 70 & the safe history of that industry. Response Message: Public Input No. 291-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 351-NFPA [Section No ] 150/410

152 Public Input No. 18-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 75-NFPA [Section No. 4.6] Public Input No. 475-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick 151/410

153 Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

154 First Revision No. 21-NFPA [ Section No ] Telecommunications facilities with lead-acid and VRLA nickel-cadmium battery storage less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc shall have fire detection installed in accordance with NFPA 76. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 12:23:07 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Lead acid includes VRLA. Nickel-Cadmium technologies are also used in telecom Statement: applications complying to NFPA 76 and should be included in any telecommunications references and exceptions. Response Message: Public Input No. 219-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 153/410

155 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

156 First Revision No. 132-NFPA [ Section No ] Fire protection for Where required elsewhere in this standard, fire control and suppression for rooms or areas within buildings and outdoor walk-in units containing ESS shall be provided in accordance with this section. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 09:43:13 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This first revision adds clarity as to the scope of the fire control and suppression section. Public Input No. 171-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 137-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 155/410

157 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

158 Sections] ] First Revision No. 135-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub- All nonmechanical ESS located within buildings or structures shall be protected with an Where required automatic fire suppression and control is provided using automatic sprinkler system systems they shall be installed as follows in accordance with one of the following : (1) In accordance with NFPA 13 with a minimum density of 0.3 gpm/ft 2 (12.2 mm/min) based on fire area over the area of the room or 2500 ft 2 (230 m 2 ) design area, whichever is smaller (2) In accordance with NFPA 13 with a minimum density based on large-scale fire testing in accordance with Section 4.5 Other fixed fire suppression method documented to be effective by large-scale fire testing Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 09:51:39 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This First Revision clears up the language regarding the use of sprinklers as a means to Statement: control the fire. This adds a design area to apply the 0.3gpm/ft2 density. This also clarifies that only one of the listed items needs to be satisfied and not all of them. Response Message: Public Input No. 370-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 420-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention 157/410

159 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Subbarao, Leo 158/410

160 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Abstention Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Excessive water rate requirements are listed in order to contain a fire event /410

161 First Revision No. 136-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] When Where other fixed fire control and suppression methods systems are used, to provide required protection, they shall be permitted based on reports issued as a result of full large - scale fire testing as provided in , the fixed fire suppression systems shall comply with the following standards, as appropriate, unless specifically noted otherwise in this standard:. NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 2010, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 10:12:31 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee This first revision breaks up the two requirements into two different sections. It also Statement: addresses that NFPA 13 systems are addressed by a separate section. Other changes were made for consistency as well. Response Message: Public Input No. 405-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 19-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 160/410

162 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew 161/410

163 Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

164 First Revision No. 137-NFPA [ Section No ] * Total flooding gaseous agent systems shall be designed to take into consideration both of based on the following factors including but not limited to : (1) The agent concentrations required for the specific combustible materials involved (2) The specific configuration of the equipment and enclosure A Where total flooding gaseous systems are used, the ESS enclosure should be arranged for minimum leakage by automatic shutdown of fans and automatic closing of doors, ventilation dampers, and other openings. During operation of an ESS, there is could be a need for substantial amounts of cooling and ventilation air. This air flow will not stop immediately upon ESS shutdown and should be considered in the extinguishing system design. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved FR-137_A docx Annex changes - For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 10:20:31 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee When applying NFPA 2001 the selection of the agent is equally important as is the design Statement: of the fire detection system, control of the mechanical ventilation systems, and the integrity of the enclosure. The proposed text ensures that all of the requirements of NFPA 2001 are considered. Response Message: Annex: In many cases, ESS operation does not require substantial amounts of cooling and ventilation air. This is not the case for telecommunications and data center where the cooling load of the battery plant is actually very low. The sentence is misleading and should be removed. Public Input No. 296-NFPA [Section No. A ] Public Input No. 424-NFPA [Section No ] 163/410

165 Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G /410

166 Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

167 First Revision No. 138-NFPA [ Section No ] * Total flooding gaseous suppression systems shall be designed to maintain the design concentration within the enclosure for a time sufficient to ensure that the fire is extinguished and that temperatures of the ESS have cooled to below the autoignition temperature of combustible material present and the temperature that can cause thermal runaway as defined in the emergency operations plan An operating device shall be available in an approved location such that fire services can begin exhaust prior to hold time expiration if deemed necessary. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 10:21:59 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The first responders need to have the option to exhaust the ESS enclosure if the situation calls for it. Public Input No. 20-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 166/410

168 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

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170 Sections] ] First Revision No. 139-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub- Hazardous exhaust and deflagration venting for ESS using lithium-ion, flooded lead-acid, or VRLA batteries shall be provided in accordance with this section. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 10:30:26 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Those technologies that do not require hazardous exhaust and deflagration venting will be exempted from this requirement in chapters Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 169/410

171 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

172 First Revision No. 141-NFPA [ Section No ] * Lithium-ion technology ESS installed within a room, enclosure, or container shall be provided with deflagration prevention by combustible concentration reduction measures in accordance with NFPA 69 or shall be provided with deflagration venting in accordance with NFPA 68. A This requirement targets rooms, enclosures, and containers, not ESS in cabinets installed outdoors. During abnormal conditions such as a fire, when the ESS is off gassing, a mixture of flammable gases such as CO, H2, ethylene, methane, benzene, HF, HCl, and HCN is produced, which presents a deflagration hazard when confined within a room, enclosure, or container. The deflagration prevention measures are covered in Chapter 8 of NFPA 69. The design of the exhaust system must be able to maintain the combustible concentration in the room, enclosure, or container at or below 25 percent of the LFL of the mixture of gases given off. The design is based upon the emission rate of the mixture of gases obtained by actual testing of the ESS. The alternative deflagration protection method is to provide deflagration venting in accordance with NFPA 68. The explosion analysis is conducted with the total volume of the room, enclosure, or container being filled with the mixture of gases generated by the fire. The composition of the mixture of gases involved in a fire should be obtained by actual testing. When deflagration vents are installed on an enclosure or a container, walkways, egress paths, fire access roads, and other access paths intended to be utilized by first responders should be taken into consideration in locating the vents Deflagration prevention and deflagration venting shall not be required when documentation is presented that the system discharge cannot exceed 25 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) anywhere in the room, enclosure, or container. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 10:34:01 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Move asterisk to Section Incorrect section was originally linked to information in the appendix. Public Input No. 267-NFPA [Section No ] 171/410

173 Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G /410

174 Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Abstention Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Approach assumes simultaneous release of all flammable gasses, and fails to recognize time element of the release, ventilation and natural dilution /410

175 First Revision No. 142-NFPA [ Section No ] Global FR Telecommunications facilities with lead-acid and VRLA battery storage less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc and in compliance with NFPA 76 shall be permitted to be exempt from the requirements in Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA 76 shall be exempt from the requirements in Section Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 10:36:04 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Clarified wording. Shall be permitted to be exempt is very weak. The intent is to have them exempt. Public Input No. 297-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 174/410

176 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

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178 First Revision No. 143-NFPA [ Section No ] 4.9 Exhaust Ventilation and Exhaust ESS installations shall be provided with environmental ventilation and exhaust ventilation as required by this section Environmental controls necessary to maintain the components of an ESS within safe operating limits as indicated in the installation specifications shall be provided in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions and local building and mechanical codes Required mechanical Where required by Table 9.2 or elsewhere in this standard, exhaust ventilation systems shall be provided for rooms, enclosures, walk-in containers, and cabinets containing storage batteries shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions and local building and fire codes or Required mechanical exhaust ventilation systems for rooms, enclosures, containers, and cabinets containing storage batteries shall be supervised by an approved central station, proprietary, or remote station service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at an approved constantly attended on-site location complying with NFPA One or more listed devices or other approved method shall be provided to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway for ESS with the potential for thermal runaway * ESS utilizing flow battery technology, sodium beta battery technology, capacitor technology, or other battery technology not specifically addressed in Section 4.8 shall be provided with exhaust ventilation in accordance with when flammable gases can be produced during charging, discharging, and normal system use. A Other battery technologies are not specifically addressed in this standard because they might not be in widespread commercial use but technological advancements could allow them to be used in ESS systems at a later date /410

179 4.9.2 Ventilation shall be provided for rooms, enclosures, containers, and cabinets in accordance with the local mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) of the total volume of the room, enclosure, container, or cabinet during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room, enclosure, container, or cabinet. The ventilation can be either continuous or activated by a gas detection system in accordance with The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) of the total volume of the room, enclosure, container, or cabinet during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards Mechanical ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room, enclosure, container, or cabinet The ventilation can shall be either continuous or be activated by a gas detection system in accordance with Required mechanical exhaust ventilation systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions and local building, mechanical, and fire codes Required mechanical exhaust ventilation systems shall be supervised by an approved central station, proprietary, or remote station service in accordance with NFPA 72 or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at an approved constantly attended on-site location Where required by 4.9.3, rooms, enclosures, walk-in containers, and cabinets containing ESS shall be protected by an approved continuous gas detection system that complies with the following: (1) The gas detection system shall be designed to activate the mechanical ventilation system when the level of flammable gas in the room, enclosure, container, and cabinet exceeds 25 percent of the LFL. (2) The mechanical ventilation system shall remain on until the flammable gas detected is less than 25 percent of the LFL. (3) The gas detection system shall be provided with a minimum of 2 hours of standby power. (4) Failure of the gas detection system shall annunciate a trouble signal at an approved central station, proprietary, or remote station service or when approved at a constantly attended on-site location The gas detection system shall be designed to activate the mechanical ventilation system when the level of flammable gas in the room, enclosure, container, and cabinet exceeds 25 percent of the LFL The mechanical ventilation system shall remain on until the flammable gas detected is less than 25 percent of the LFL /410

180 4.8.7 The gas detection system shall be provided with a minimum of 2 hours of standby power Failure of the gas detection system shall annunciate a trouble signal at an approved central station, proprietary, or remote station service, or when approved at a constantly attended onsite location ESS utilizing lead-acid battery technology, nickel-cadmium battery technology, or nickel metal hydride battery technology shall be provided with exhaust ventilation in accordance with when flammable gases can be produced during charging, discharging, and normal system use * Ventilation shall be provided for rooms, enclosures, containers, and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room, enclosure, container, and cabinet during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room, enclosure, container, or cabinet. A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. Supplemental Information File Name FR-143_4.10_Legislative_Changes.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 04 11:29:44 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Section 4.10 has some duplication, and doesn t work well with Chapter 9. It should be Statement: limited to exhaust ventilation, which is provided to avoid explosive atmospheres when ESS, primarily lead acid batteries, release hydrogen and other flammable gases during charging and normal operation. Venting of flammable gases during an ESS fire, such as from lithium ion batteries, is covered by explosion control requirements, not exhaust ventilation /410

181 Response Message: This proposal mostly rearranges exhaust ventilation requirements, and states how exhaust ventilation must be provided. Table 9.2 or other section in the code will indicate the ESS technologies and applications that need such ventilation. Public Input No. 265-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 155-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 531-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara 180/410

182 Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

183 First Revision No. 28-NFPA [ Section No ] Approved signage shall be provided in the following locations: (1) On the front of doors to rooms or areas containing ESS or in approved locations near entrances to ESS rooms (2) On the front of doors to outdoor occupiable ESS containers (3) In approved locations on outdoor nonoccupiable ESS units outdoor ESS that are not enclosed in occupiable containers or otherwise enclosed Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 15:49:48 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Clarification. The proposed language describes the intended scenario in more specific terms than 'other non-occupiable ESS units'. Public Input No. 381-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 182/410

184 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

185 First Revision No. 29-NFPA [ Section No ] Installations with large numbers of energy sources shall be allowed to be designated by groups. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 16:03:58 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section is confusing and unnecessary. Response Message: Public Input No. 385-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 184/410

186 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

187 First Revision No. 30-NFPA [ Section No ] A disconnecting means shall be provided for all ungrounded conductors derived from an ESS. A disconnecting means shall be readily accessible and located within sight of the ESS. [ 70 :706.7(A)] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 16:33:39 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot This is in the wrong section. this section is related to signage but the requirement is not. 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 186/410

188 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

189 First Revision No. 31-NFPA [ Sections , ] Existing ESS shall be permitted to retain the hazard identification signage required at the time it was installed, installation except as modified by System hazard identification Existing ESS signage shall be modified for existing installations to meet the requirements of updated to comply with the requirements for new ESS installations when the system is modified retrofitted or existing signs need to be replaced. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 16:42:44 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Removed confusion with NFPA 704 signage. Response Message: Public Input No. 302-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 188/410

190 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

191 First Revision No. 32-NFPA [ Section No ] A permanent plaque or directory denoting the location of all electric power source disconnecting means on or in the premises shall be installed at each service equipment location and at the location(s) of the system disconnect(s) for all electric power production sources capable of being interconnected. Installations with large numbers of power production sources shall be permitted to be designated by groups. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 16:47:55 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section is redundant Response Message: Public Input No. 387-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 190/410

192 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

193 First Revision No. 13-NFPA [ Section No ] Fire Command Centers. Fire command centers in buildings containing ES In buildings containing ESS and equipped with a fire command center, the command center shall include signage or readily available documentation that describes the location and type of ESS, operating voltages, and location of electrical disconnects as required by NFPA 70. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 18:19:35 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: to clarify where this documentation is required. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 192/410

194 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

195 First Revision No. 14-NFPA [ Section No ] Combustible materials in occupied work centers shall not be stored within 3 ft ( mm) of ESS equipment and shall comply with Section of NFPA 1 or other applicable fire codes. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 18:25:47 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: To provide a reference point for the measurement (to the ESS equipment). Response Message: Public Input No. 388-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 194/410

196 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

197 First Revision No. 15-NFPA [ Section No ] Section 4.13 shall not comply with ESS in apply to dwelling units. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 18:31:32 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This seems like it should be referring to 4.13 rather than 4.14 and the term should be apply, not comply. Public Input No. 390-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 110-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 189-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 61-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 33 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton 196/410

198 Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Conover, David Richard 197/410

199 Following my comment about OTFD and TUs (FR-151) this is an example of possible confusion. In Section it is clear that ONLY Chapter 17 applies. Then within the rest of the standard there is a reference to dwelling units. This section could be clarified as suggested in my comment on Section ("for dwelling units in other than OTFD or TUs meeting Chapter 17" in front of those other provisions in the standard that apply to dwelling units.) Paiss, Matthew Should this section be under , (emergency ops plans) not (combust storage) /410

200 First Revision No. 86-NFPA [ Section No ] 4.13 Outdoor Installation General. ESS located outdoors shall be installed in accordance with this standard and the manufacturer s installation instructions, including spacing between adjacent ESS * Occupiable ESS. Occupiable ESS containers or enclosures shall be considered buildings and shall comply with this standard and local building code requirements. A Occupiable ESS are installations where personnel can enter the enclosure or container housing the system or system components for any reason. This includes ESS enclosed within an outer enclosure similar to an ISO shipping container and where personnel can partially enter into the outer enclosure to perform these activities * Security. ESS located outdoors shall be secured in an approved manner against unauthorized physical access. A Securing ESS from unauthorized personnel should be done for two reasons. First to protect individuals from potential hazards associated with the ESS, including energized electrical circuitry, hazardous materials, moving parts, and other hazards, and, second, to provide a level of deterrent to prevent individuals from accessing and damaging the ESS. Security measures can include but are not limited to fencing, locked doors, motion detectors/alarms, video surveillance, or other methods. These features, combined with other security measures as warranted for higher risk installations, such as those identified as terrorism targets, should be considered in the overall security design. Other factors can impact how security features are provided. For example, an ESS in an outdoor public area accessible to the general public might require security barriers such as fencing with a locked gate, in addition to locking of the ESS enclosure access doors or panels. However, in an industrial setting with on-site security personnel present that precludes access by the unauthorized personnel, locked access points on the ESS enclosure with no external fencing can be a suitable solution. In remote installations, locked access doors and panels in addition to fences can be a solution to deter entry Enclosures. ESS electrical circuitry shall be within weatherproof enclosures marked with the environmental rating suitable for the type of exposure required by NFPA Siting Separation /410

201 ESS located outdoors shall be separated by a minimum 10 ft (3 m) from the following: Lot lines Public ways Buildings Stored combustible materials Hazardous materials High-piled stock Other exposure hazards Means of egress from buildings or structures A 1-hour free standing fire barrier extending 5 ft (1.5 m) above and extending 5 ft (1.5 m) beyond the physical boundary of the complete ESS installation that is suitable for exterior use shall be used to reduce the distance in to 3 ft (914 mm) The distance to buildings is permitted to be reduced to 3 ft (914.4 mm) where noncombustible exterior walls with no openings or combustible overhangs meet the fire resistance ratings in Table The AHJ is authorized to approve a reduction in required separation distances when largescale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory is provided showing that a fire involving any component of the ESS will not adversely impact adjacent buildings, stored materials, structures, or means of egress and any fire associated with the environment adjacent to the ESS installation will not adversely impact the system or its components Outdoor oil-insulated transformers shall be separated from adjacent structures and from each other by firewalls, spatial separation, or other approved means for the purpose of limiting the damage and potential spread of fire from a transformer failure /410

202 Determination of the type of physical separation to be used between transformers, control equipment, and building structures shall be based on a detailed analysis of the following: Type and quantity of oil in the transformer Size of a postulated oil spill (surface area and depth) Type of construction of adjacent structures Type and amount of exposed equipment, including high line structures, motor control center (MCC) equipment, breakers, other transformers, and so forth Power rating of the transformer Fire suppression systems provided Type of electrical protective relaying provided Availability of replacement transformers (long lead times) * The existence of fast depressurization systems A (9) Oil-filled transformer explosions and fires can be prevented in some cases by the installation of a passive mechanical system designed to depressurize the transformer a few milliseconds after the occurrence of an electrical fault. This fast depressurization can be achieved by a quick oil evacuation triggered by the dynamic pressure peak generated by the short circuit. The protection technology activates within milliseconds before static pressure increases, therefore preventing transformer explosion and subsequent fire. However, since these devices do not eliminate a fire potential resulting from all forms of transformer failure (e.g., transformer bushing failure), they should be considered as a possible supplement to passive protection features such as physical barriers or spatial separation, not as an alternative to these features Unless consideration of the factors in indicates otherwise, any oil-insulated transformer containing 500 gal (1893 L) or more of oil shall be separated from adjacent structures by a 2-hour-rated firewall or by spatial separation in accordance with Table Table Outdoor Oil-Insulated Transformer Separation Criteria Transformer Oil Capacity Minimum (Line-of-Sight) Separation Without Firewall gal L ft m <500 <1893 See , >5000 >18, /410

203 Where a firewall is provided between structures and a transformer, it shall extend vertically and horizontally as indicated in Figure Figure Illustration of Oil-Insulated Transformer Separation Requirements. DELETED Unless consideration of the factors in indicates otherwise, it is recommended that adjacent oil-insulated transformers containing 500 gal (1893 L) or more of oil be separated from each other by a 2-hour-rated firewall or by spatial separation in accordance with Table When the oil containment, as shown in Figure , consists of a large, flat concrete containment area that holds several transformers and other equipment in it without the typical pit containment areas, specific containment features to keep the oil in one transformer from migrating to any other transformer or equipment shall be provided. Where a firewall is provided between transformers, it shall extend at least 1 ft (0.31 m) above the top of the transformer casing and oil conservator tank and at least 2 ft (0.61 m) beyond the width of the transformer and cooling radiators, or to the edge of the containment area, whichever is greater. Figure Outdoor Oil-Insulated Transformer Separation Criteria. DELETED Where a firewall is provided, it shall be designed to withstand the effects of projectiles from exploding transformer bushings or lightning arresters For transformers with less than 500 gal (1893 L) of oil and where a firewall is not provided, the edge of the postulated oil spill (i.e., containment basin, if provided) shall be separated by a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from the exposed structure to prevent direct flame impingement on the structure Outdoor transformers insulated with a less flammable liquid shall be separated from each other and from adjacent structures that are critical to power generation by firewalls or spatial separation based on consideration of the factors in and /410

204 Fire department access roads shall be provided to outdoor ESS installations in accordance with the local fire code The system shall not be located inside or in a manner where it could be affected by potentially hazardous atmospheres as defined in NFPA 70 or IEEE C2 unless listed and approved for the specific installation Size and Separation. ESS located more than 100 ft (30.5 m) from the exposures in shall not be required to comply with the size and separation requirements in Exposures Areas within 10 ft (3.048 m) on each side of an outdoor ESS or components of an ESS shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth. Single species of trees, shrubs, or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers shall be permitted to be exempt provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire Exhaust outlets from an ESS that exhaust other than ventilation air shall be located at least 15 ft (4.572 m) from heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) air intakes, windows, doors, loading docks, ignition sources, and other openings into buildings and facilities Exhaust outlet(s) from an ESS shall not be directed onto means of egress, walkways, or pedestrian or vehicular travel paths Security barriers, fences, landscaping, and other enclosures shall not inhibit the required air flow to or exhaust from the ESS and its components Rooftop Installations ESS and their equipment, components, and controls that are located on rooftops and not enclosed by building construction shall be installed in accordance with through and this section Installations on rooftops over 75 ft (23 m) in height above grade shall be permitted when approved by the AHJ Stairway access to the roof for emergency response and fire department personnel shall be provided either through the interior of the building or on the exterior of the building Service walkways at least 3.1 ft (915 mm) in width shall be provided for service and emergency personnel from the point of access to the roof to and around the system Guards and handrails shall be provided where required by the local building and mechanical codes ESS and their equipment, components, and controls shall be located from the edge of the roof a distance equal to at least the height of the system, equipment, or component but not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) /410

205 The roofing materials under and within 12 in. (305 mm) horizontally from an ESS or associated equipment or component shall be noncombustible or shall have a Class A rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL When ESS are installed upon the roof of a building equipped with fire protection standpipes, the standpipes shall be extended to the roof level of the building. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 28 13:00:12 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section is rewritten in a First Revision. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias 204/410

206 Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

207 First Revision No. 33-NFPA [ Section No ] * An approved A hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided to the AHJ for review and approval when any of the following conditions are present: (1) Battery technologies as covered in Section 5.8 When technologies not specifically addressed in Table 1.3 are provided. (2) More than one ESS technology is provided in a room or indoor area where there is a potential for adverse interaction between the technologies is possible. (3) When allowed as a basis for increasing maximum allowable quantities rated energy as specified in and Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 16:54:12 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee The hazard mitigation analysis needs to be reviewed by the AHJ before it is approved. Statement: Simplified text for #2 since the hazard mitigation analysis will evaluate the potential between two or more technologies. Response Message: Public Input No. 305-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 87-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 1-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 206-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 206/410

208 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo 207/410

209 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Pruett, Scot Section clarifies that a Hazard Mitigation Analyses is always required. Recommend revising Section to clarify that the Hazard Mitigation Analyses only needs to be submitted to the AHJ when the three indicated situations exist /410

210 First Revision No. 34-NFPA [ Section No ] * The hazard mitigation analysis shall be prepared by a registered design professional. A Persons qualified to prepare the HMA should have experience in fire protection engineering and be able to demonstrate their expertise in determining the anticipated outcomes (see ) when the fault conditions (see ) are evaluated for the system. Documentation provided with the HMA should clearly define the scientific basis for the anticipated outcomes. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 17:49:02 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Industry experts, manufacturers, and systems integrators have information, knowledge, Statement: and experience that can be used to prepare the analysis. Being a registered design professional does not necessarily mean ESS expertise. Response Message: Public Input No. 186-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 90-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 417-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 525-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 209/410

211 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew 210/410

212 Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

213 First Revision No. 36-NFPA [ Section No ] The hazard mitigation analysis shall be documented and made available to the AHJ and those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, and operate the system. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 17:56:53 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee This change was made to clarify that the HMA only needs to be available to the designer, Statement: operator and AHJ. Response Message: ***The Committee also wants to develop requirements for providing for safety dealing with the components of the ESS system before the construction of the ESS system at the next drafting meeting.*** Public Input No. 403-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton 212/410

214 Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

215 First Revision No. 37-NFPA [ Section No ] * General. Emergency planning and training shall be provided by the owner of the ESS or their designated representative so that ESS facility staff and emergency responders can effectively address foreseeable hazards associated with the on-site systems. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 18:16:08 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Include more clarity on who is responsible for this section. Response Message: Public Input No. 134-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 214/410

216 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

217 First Revision No. 38-NFPA [ Section No ] An emergency operations plan shall be developed and be readily available at an approved on-site location for use by facility staff. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 18:21:08 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: in order for a plan to be available it has to have been developed. Response Message: Public Input No. 94-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 216/410

218 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

219 First Revision No. 39-NFPA [ Section No ] The emergency operations plan shall include the following: (1) Procedures for safe shutdown, de-energizing, or isolation of equipment and systems under emergency conditions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injuries, and for safe start-up following cessation of emergency conditions. (2) Procedures for inspection and testing of associated alarms, interlocks, and controls. (3)* Procedures to be followed in response to notifications from the energy storage management system (ESMS), when provided, that could signify potentially dangerous conditions, including shutting down equipment, summoning service and repair personnel, and providing agreed upon notification to fire department personnel for off-normal potentially hazardous conditions. (4) Emergency procedures to be followed in case of fire, explosion, release of liquids or vapors, damage to critical moving parts, or other potentially dangerous conditions. Procedures can include sounding the alarm, notifying the fire department, evacuating personnel, de-energizing equipment, and controlling and extinguishing the fire. (5) Response considerations similar to a safety data sheet (SDS) that will address response safety concerns and extinguishment when an SDS is not required. (6) Procedures for dealing with ESS equipment damaged in a fire or other emergency event, including maintaining contact information for personnel qualified to safely remove damaged ESS equipment from the facility. (7) Other procedures as determined necessary by the AHJ to provide for the safety of occupants and emergency responders. (8) Procedures and schedules for conducting drills of these procedures. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 18:23:54 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Not all ESS have an ESMS. The standard should recognize this. Response Message: Public Input No. 307-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 218/410

220 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger 219/410

221 McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

222 First Revision No. 40-NFPA [ Section No ] Personnel responsible for the ESS operation, use, maintenance, repair, servicing, and response shall be trained in the procedures included in the emergency operations plan in Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 18:25:23 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Incorrect section reference. Response Message: Public Input No. 27-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 221/410

223 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Kluge, Richard G. The word use should be dropped. The personnel who use the ESS (for example building tenants) need not need to be trained in the emergency operations plans. I think the word operate as provided in the text is correct and sufficient /410

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225 First Revision No. 41-NFPA [ New Section after ] 4.16 Remediation Measures Authorized Service Personnel. In the event a fire or other event has damaged the ESS and ignition or re-ignition of the ESS is possible, the owner, agent, or lessee shall immediately dispatch authorized service personnel to mitigate the hazard or remove damaged equipment from the premises to a safe location Fire Mitigation Personnel When, in the opinion of the AHJ, it is essential for public safety that trained personnel be on site to respond to possible ignition or re-ignition of damaged the ESS, the owner, agent, or lessee shall provide one or more fire mitigation personnel, as required and approved, at their expense These personnel shall remain on duty continuously after the fire department leaves the premises until the damaged ESS is removed from the premises or the AHJ indicates they can leave On-duty fire mitigation personnel shall have the following responsibilities: (1) Keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress, and other hazards (2) Immediately contact the fire department if their assistance is needed to mitigate any hazards (3) Take prompt measures for remediation of hazards and extinguishment of fires that occur (4) Take prompt measures to assist in the evacuation of the public from the structures Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Oct 24 18:30:53 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee These requirements are needed to help the fire service with remediation of a fire Statement: damaged ESS installation. The wording is based on requirements developed by the FCAC ESS work group. Response Message: Public Input No. 78-NFPA [New Section after ] 224/410

226 Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G /410

227 Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

228 First Revision No. 120-NFPA [ Section No ] Construction Documents Construction Details General The plans and specifications associated with an ESS and its intended installation, replacement or renewal, commissioning, and use shall be submitted to the AHJ for approval and shall include the following: (1) Location and layout diagram of the room or area in which the ESS is to be installed (2) Details on hourly fire-resistant-rated assemblies provided or relied upon in relation to the ESS (3) The quantities and types of ESS units (4) Manufacturer's specifications, ratings, and listings of ESS (5) Description of energy storage management systems and their operation (6) Location and content of required signage (7) Details on fire suppression, smoke or fire detection, thermal management, ventilation, exhaust, and deflagration venting systems, if provided (8) Support arrangement associated with the installation, including any required seismic support The plans and specifications shall show all the pertinent data and features of the ESS and any buildings and facilities associated with the system installation in sufficient detail to document compliance with the requirements of this standard and permit a determination of compliance with this standard by the AHJ The construction documents described in this section shall be provided to the building owner or the owner s authorized agent prior to the system being put in service Supplemental Information. Supplemental information necessary to verify compliance with this standard shall include the following items and other relevant data, as appropriate, to the type of ESS and its intended installation: (1) Large-scale fire testing in accordance with (2) Reports associated with system or component testing or listing (3) Failure modes and effects analyses (4) Hazard mitigation analyses (5) Calculations (6) Worksheets (7) Compliance forms (8) Manufacturer literature Manuals. Global FR /410

229 Operating An operations and maintenance information meeting the provisions of Chapter 14 manual shall be provided to both the building ESS owner or their designated agent and verification of its receipt by the building owner shall be provided to the AHJ. authorized agent and system operator before the system is put into operation and includes the following: (1) Submittal data stating the ESS size and selected options for each component of the system (2) Manufacturer s operation manuals and maintenance manuals for the entire ESS or for each component of the system requiring maintenance that clearly identify the required routine maintenance actions (3) Name and address of a contracted service agency (4) A narrative of how the ESS and its components and controls are intended to operate, including recommended operational set points (5) A service record log form that lists the schedule for all required servicing and maintenance actions and space for logging such actions that can be completed over time and retained on site The operations and maintenance manual shall be prepared prior to final approval of the ESS and be retained at an on-site location where readily accessible to personnel responsible for the ESS A copy of the operations and maintenance manual shall be placed in an approved location to be accessible to AHJs and emergency responders Commissioning Plan. A commissioning plan meeting the provisions of Chapter 13 6 shall be provided to the building owner or their designated agent and a copy of the commissioning plan shall be provided to the AHJ Labeling. ESS shall be labeled in a manner that will allow for a determination of their compliance with the applicable provisions of this standard. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 08:06:31 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This proposal fixes an incorrect reference to Chapter 6. It also harmonizes concepts developed by the ICC FCAC ESS working group to ensure consistency with NFPA 855. Public Input No. 190-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 71-NFPA [Section No. 4.17] Public Input No. 404-NFPA [Section No ] 228/410

230 Public Input No. 191-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 406-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 308-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 192-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G /410

231 Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

232 First Revision No. 42-NFPA [ Sections 5.1, 5.2 ] 5.1* General. An ESS being installed in compliance with the NFPA 70 shall comply with the applicable general installation requirement articles, as well as any other applicable articles, such as 695 Fire Pumps, 700 Emergency Systems, 701 Legally Required Standby Systems, 705 Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources, 706 Energy Storage Systems, 708 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS), 710 Stand-Alone Systems, 712 Direct Current Microgrids, and 750 Energy Management Systems. All electrical connections and wiring to and from a self-contained prepackaged an ESS or the components of a pre-engineered an ESS shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 or IEEE C2 based on the location of the ESS in relation to and its interaction with the electrical grid. A.5.1 Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of utilities located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for such installations are outside the scope of NFPA 70 and are not addressed in this section. 5.2 Electrical Interconnections All electrical connections and wiring to and from a self-contained prepackaged ESS or the components of a pre-engineered ESS shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 or IEEE C2 based on the location of the ESS in relation to and its interaction with the electrical grid All electrical connections and wiring to, from, and within engineered and field-constructed ESS shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 or IEEE C2 based on the location of the ESS in relation to and its interaction with the electrical grid. Supplemental Information File Name FR-42_5.1_Legislative_Changes.docx Description Approved For Staff Use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 09:26:21 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The previous language was confusing this helps clarify the intent of the section /410

233 Response Message: Public Input No. 310-NFPA [Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad 232/410

234 Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

235 First Revision No. 43-NFPA [ Section No. 5.3 ] 5.2* Disconnecting Means. A readily accessible disconnecting means for the ESS shall be provided within sight of the ESS in accordance with NFPA 70, 706.7, including field marking the disconnecting means with information for determining the arc-rated PPE. A.5.2 Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of utilities located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for such installations are outside the scope of NFPA Where controls to activate the disconnecting means are not located within sight of the system, the disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in the open position and the location of the controls shall be field marked on the disconnecting means. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 09:50:46 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Annex note added for clarity, additional text removed as it was not needed. Response Message: Public Input No. 311-NFPA [Sections 5.3.1, 5.3.2] Public Input No. 577-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 234/410

236 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej 235/410

237 Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

238 First Revision No. 44-NFPA [ Section No. 5.6 ] 5.5* Notification. Notifications shall be present per the requirements of NFPA 70, 706.7(D). A.5.5 Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of utilities located outdoors or in buildings used exclusively for such installations are outside the scope of NFPA 70. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 09:52:47 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Wording from NEC is added to clarify that the NEC does not address telecommunications equipment installations in these instances. Response Message: Public Input No. 313-NFPA [Section No. 5.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter 237/410

239 Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick 238/410

240 Woodfin, Ronald W /410

241 First Revision No. 45-NFPA [ Section No ] The system installer shall or commissioning agent shall prepare a written commissioning plan acceptable to all AHJs that provides the organization with documentation requirements and methods and tools necessary plan that provides a description of the means and methods necessary to document and verify that the system and its associated controls and safety systems, as required by this standard, are in proper working condition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 09:54:10 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee The responsibility for the preparation of a commissioning plan should ultimately rest with Statement: the system owner, who can perform the function or designate someone to conduct that task for them (which could include but need not necessarily be the system installer). In some cases the system manufacturer might be more appropriate to prepare the commissioning plan, yet the current draft would not allow them to prepare the plan. Response Message: Given the number of AHJs likely to be involved in verifying compliance with the standard (federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government and utilities for instance) it seems impossible for an installer (or anyone else to prepare a commissioning plan that would be acceptable to all AHJs. If the intent is acceptable to the AHJs responsible for the specific ESS installation then the language could be revised to convey that. As written 'acceptable to all AHJs' can be interpreted to include all possible AHJs throughout the US. The remaining revisions are intended to provide further clarification and editorial enhancement to the text. Public Input No. 425-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 240/410

242 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew 241/410

243 Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

244 First Revision No. 46-NFPA [ Section No ] The commissioning plan shall be approved by the owner of the ESS or its designated agent and include a process for considering and documenting subsequent revisions to the commissioning plan. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 09:59:05 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: section is duplicative and not needed. Response Message: Public Input No. 426-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 243/410

245 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

246 First Revision No. 47-NFPA [ Section No ] The commissioning plan shall include the following information: (1) An overview of the commissioning process developed specifically for the ESS to be installed and narrative description of the activities to be conducted (2) Roles and responsibilities for all those involved in the planning, design, construction, installation, or operation of the system(s) (3) Means and methods whereby the commissioning plan will be made available during the implementation of the ESS project(s) (4) Plans and specifications necessary to understand the installation and operation of the ESS and all associated operational controls and safety systems (5) A detailed description of each activity to be conducted during the commissioning process, who will perform each activity, and at what point in time the activity is to be conducted (6) Procedures to be used in documenting the proper operation of the ESS and all associated operational controls and safety systems (7) Testing for any required fire detection or suppression and thermal management, ventilation, or exhaust systems associated with the installation (8) Guidelines and format for a commissioning checklist and relevant operational testing forms and necessary commissioning logs and progress reports Information on disposal of materials in the ESS (9) Means and methods whereby facility operating and maintenance staff will be trained on the system (10) Identification of personnel who are qualified to service and maintain the system and respond to incidents involving the system (11) A decommissioning plan meeting the provisions of Section 8.1 that covers the removal of the system from service and from the facility in which it is located and information on disposal of materials associated with the ESS Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 10:09:22 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee To clarify some of the provisions in the draft standard and also to add some new Statement: provisions that are relevant to commissioning. In addition a criterion to prepare a decommissioning plan should be part of the commissioning process, as those doing the commissioning and preparing the plan are in the best position at that time to outline how to decommission the system. the details associated with the preparation of the 245/410

247 Response Message: decommissioning plan are provided in Section 8.1. The addition of item (11) ensures that those are followed and available at the time the system is initially installed and commissioned as opposed to possibly years later when the system is decommissioned but those involved at that time were not involved in the initial installation and commissioning of the system. Public Input No. 427-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 198-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 140-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 176-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 315-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B /410

248 Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

249 First Revision No. 122-NFPA [ Section No ] ESS shall be evaluated for their proper operation by the system installer in accordance with the commissioning plan developed under and a commissioning report documenting the commissioning process in accordance with Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 10:51:39 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Language added to point to new section on system testing Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 248/410

250 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

251 First Revision No. 121-NFPA [ New Section after ] System Testing ESS shall be evaluated for their proper operation by the system installer in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions, the commissioning plan, and the requirements of this section after the installation is complete but prior to final approval A report documenting the commissioning process and the results shall be prepared by the entity commissioning the system and a copy provided to the AHJ prior to final inspection and approval and included in the manual required by System testing shall be conducted as a component of the commissioning process and include functional performance testing of the ESS that demonstrates that the installation and operation of the system and associated components, controls, and safety-related systems are in accordance with approved plans and specifications and that the operation, function, and maintenance serviceability for each of the commissioned ESS is confirmed. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 10:50:31 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Adds necessary testing criteria to the commissioning section of the standard, based on Statement: testing requirements developed by the ICC FCAC ESS work group. Also provides reference to the testing section in the commissioning clause that mentions performing an operations check Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 250/410

252 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew 251/410

253 Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

254 First Revision No. 48-NFPA [ Section No. 6.3 ] 6.3 Operations and Maintenance Documentation Operations and maintenance documentation shall be provided to the ESS owner The documentation shall include design, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning information associated with the ESS as initially approved after being commissioned A copy of the documentation shall be placed in an approved location to be accessible to facility personnel, fire code officials, and emergency responders. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 10:59:30 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: New provisions are suggested to ensure the O&M manual is available to those who need it. Public Input No. 495-NFPA [Section No. 6.3] Public Input No. 28-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel 253/410

255 Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris 254/410

256 Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

257 First Revision No. 49-NFPA [ Section No ] 6.4.2* When alterations, additions, repositioning, renewals, or renovations to the system or any of its components are warranted, they shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 4 and be performed by qualified entities and the system recommissioned in accordance with Section 6.1. A Listed software changes are should be considered system renewals because it is a listed change. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 11:32:29 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Removing the term renewal because it should not be a trigger for a recommissioning. Public Input No. 30-NFPA [Section No. A.6.4.2] Public Input No. 316-NFPA [Section No. A.6.4.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel 256/410

258 Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick 257/410

259 Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Ginder, David B. Should add Listed software changes affecting system safety should be considered system renewals because it is a listed change Reasoning is there are bug fixes the changes the revision level of the software that has no impact on safe operation of the system. (the term SHOULD) allows this but just clarifying 258/410

260 Sections] ] First Revision No. 50-NFPA [ Section No. 7.1 [Excluding any Sub- All ESS shall be operated in accordance with the system manufacturer's instructions and the operation and maintenance documentation. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 11:38:33 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: changed for consistency with wording elsewhere in the document. There could be multiple manufacturers of different arts within the system Public Input No. 31-NFPA [Section No. 7.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 259/410

261 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

262 First Revision No. 51-NFPA [ Section No ] The documentation provided concerning system operation operation and maintenance documentation shall include the following: (1) Procedures for the safe startup of the ESS system and associated equipment (2) Procedures for inspection and testing of associated alarms, interlocks, and controls (3) Procedures for maintenance and operation of the following, when applicable : (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Energy storage management systems (ESMS) Fire protection equipment and systems Spill containment control and neutralization systems Exhaust and ventilation equipment and systems Gas detection systems Other required safety equipment and systems (4) Response considerations similar to a safety data sheet (SDS) that will address response safety concerns and extinguishment when an SDS is not required (5) An indication of which changes would necessitate re-permitting (6)* A notification that changes to the system are required to be recorded by updating any engineering documentation Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 11:42:43 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The revision to this section simply retains the current requirement regarding documentation but further clarifies that it needs to be included in the actual O&M manual. PI 197 PI 435 Public Input No. 520-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 197-NFPA [Section No ] 261/410

263 Public Input No. 435-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad 262/410

264 Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Pruett, Scot Operation manual needs to include a proper shut down procedure. Recommend adding (7) Procedure for the safe shut down of ESS system and associated equipment /410

265 First Revision No. 52-NFPA [ Section No ] Copies of SDS for hazardous materials contained in the ESS shall be posted within sight of the disconnecting means of any ESS arrays or at a location approved by the AHJ. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 11:57:14 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee The change to this section eliminates the work "array" which is not defined in this Statement: standard and adds at a location approved by the AHJ to give the AHJ authority to require the SDS's to be kept at another location. Response Message: Yvonne Espinoza, PE, Austin Fire Department, , yvonne.espinoza@austintexas.gov Public Input No. 114-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 317-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 264/410

266 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment 265/410

267 Pruett, Scot Standard requires a Hazard Mitigation Analysis to be completed. To generate the document the quantity of chemicals has to be provided by manufacture. Need to add that Manufactures will provide chemical quantities in ESS system /410

268 First Revision No. 53-NFPA [ Section No ] Where the operations and maintenance documentation calls for detailed procedures to be used for specific scheduled operational checks or assessments, an operations record that includes data associated with configurable system settings, system start-up, system shutdown (including emergency shutdown), and long-term shutdown (storage mode) shall be kept maintained by the system owner or their designated agent and be made available to the AHJ upon request. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 11:59:18 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The change to this section clarifies what "kept" means and clarifies for what period it should be maintained as well as that it shall be made available to the AHJ. Response Message: Yvonne Espinoza, PE, Austin Fire Department, , yvonne.espinoza@austintexas.gov Public Input No. 113-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 267/410

269 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

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271 First Revision No. 54-NFPA [ Section No ] Safety precautions for external control and interaction shall be clearly outlined and made available adjacent to the positions where such control and interaction are intended to occur. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 12:02:21 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section was eliminated because it is unclear what is this is supposed to address or who is supposed to take action. Response Message: Yvonne Espinoza, PE, Austin Fire Department, , yvonne.espinoza@austintexas.gov Public Input No. 115-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 270/410

272 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

273 First Revision No. 125-NFPA [ New Section after 7.2 ] 7.3 System Testing System testing shall be performed when required by the operating instructions or maintenance documentation in accordance with testing procedures provided by the ESS manufacturer A record of all testing shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements in Section 6.3. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 11:10:15 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This FR adds testing requirements for ongoing maintenance testing. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David 272/410

274 Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

275 Sections] ] First Revision No. 123-NFPA [ Section No. 7.2 [Excluding any Sub- The ESS shall be maintained in accordance with the system manufacturer s instructions and the operations and maintenance documentation. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 10:56:47 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Section reorganized for clearer understanding of the steps system maintenance, testing and training. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P /410

276 Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

277 First Revision No. 124-NFPA [ Sections 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3, ] The maintenance documentation shall include a detailed maintenance schedule covering all affected equipment and the activities to be performed Maintenance shall be performed by qualified individuals Where the operations and maintenance documentation calls for specific scheduled maintenance inspections, a maintenance record shall be kept Maintenance documentation indicating the maintenance action taken, the date of the action, who implemented the action, and the results associated with the action shall be maintained as required by Section Maintenance documentation shall be revised to include information on any repair, renewal, or renovation. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Dec 01 10:57:48 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Section reorganized for clearer understanding of the steps system maintenance, testing and training. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel 276/410

278 Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris 277/410

279 Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

280 First Revision No. 55-NFPA [ Section No ] Training. Training on shall be provided to all those responsible for system operation and maintenance shall be provided by the system owner or their designated agent Training on system operation and maintenance shall be provided to all those responsible for system operation and maintenance by the system owner or their designated agent After recommissioning the system, training on any changes to the operation and maintenance documentation shall be provided Records of training shall be retained and accessible, indicating the training taken, the name(s) of those taking the training, and the date of the training. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 12:14:54 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Don't bury the headline. First item should be who is trained on what. Who trains should come after. Public Input No. 348-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel 279/410

281 Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris 280/410

282 Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

283 First Revision No. 16-NFPA [ Section No. 8.2 ] 8.2 Decommissioning Process The AHJ shall be notified prior to decommissioning an ESS The ESS shall be decommissioned by the owner of the ESS or their designated agent(s) in accordance with the decommissioning plan developed under Section 8.2. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Oct 23 18:47:50 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: I believe there is an error in the text, and that this section is intended to reference back to 8.1. It is important to notify the AHJ of the decommissioning of an ESS system. Public Input No. 508-NFPA [Section No. 8.2] Public Input No. 533-NFPA [Section No. 8.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 282/410

284 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

285 First Revision No. 103-NFPA [ New Section after 9.1 ] Global FR General. Electrochemical ESS shall comply with the applicable sections of Chapters 4 and 9 as specified in Table 9.2. Table 9.2 Electrochemical ESS Technology-Specific Requirements Compliance Required Exhaust ventilation Lead- Acid Battery Technology Ni-Cd or NimH Lithium- Ion Flow Other Electrochemical ESS and Battery Technologies a Yes Yes No Yes Yes Reference Section 4.10 Spill control Yes b Yes b No Yes Yes Neutralization Yes b Yes b No Yes Yes Safety caps Yes Yes No No Yes Section 9.4 Thermal runaway Yes Yes Yes c No Yes c Section 9.3 Explosion control Yes d No Yes No Yes Size and separation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes a Not required if documentation acceptable to the AHJ, including a hazard mitigation analysis complying with Section 4.15, provides justification that the protection is not necessary based on the technology used. b Applicable to vented- (i.e., flooded-) type nickel-cadmium and lead-acid batteries. c The thermal runaway protection is permitted to be part of a battery management system that has been evaluated with the battery as part of the evaluation to UL 1973 or UL d Not required for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems less than 50 V ac, 60 V dc in telecommunications facilities for installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations that are in compliance with NFPA Thermal Runaway Protection. Where required by Table 9.2, a listed device or other approved method shall be provided to preclude, detect, and minimize the impact of thermal runaway. 9.4 Safety Caps. Where required by Table 9.2, vented batteries used in ESS shall be provided with flamearresting safety caps. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved Table_9.2_rev01.docx For inclusion in the standard as a First Revision, for staff use /410

286 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 16:11:19 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The committee created this table to help simplify chapter 9 requirements. Thermal Statement: runaway is a unique hazard to energy storage systems that needs to be addressed in this standard. Safety caps are another safety measure that should be taken with certain ESS technologies. Response Message: Public Input No. 116-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 97-NFPA [New Section after 9.1.4] Public Input No. 459-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 174-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 276-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 478-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 595-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 32-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 33 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 285/410

287 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Florence, Laurie B. Add Nickel Zinc to the Ni-Cd and Ni-mH column as this represents a very similar technology as the other alkaline batteries. Kell, Brad 286/410

288 It appears that Table 9.2 lists incorrect reference sections: - Spill control is now Neutralization is now Explosion control is now /410

289 First Revision No. 100-NFPA [ Section No. 9.1 ] 9.1 Application The requirements of this chapter shall apply to installations of electrochemical ESS General. The provisions of Chapter 4 shall apply except as Unless modified by this chapter, the requirements of Chapters 4 through 8 shall also apply Commissioning. The provisions of Chapter 5 shall apply except as modified by this chapter Operation and Maintenance. The provisions of Chapter 6 shall apply except as modified by this chapter Decommissioning. The provisions of Chapter 7 shall apply except as modified by this chapter. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 15:40:04 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This proposal corrects references that were incomplete and incorrect. Public Input No. 96-NFPA [Section No. 9.1] Public Input No. 437-NFPA [Section No. 9.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 169-NFPA [Section No. 9.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 288/410

290 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej 289/410

291 Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

292 First Revision No. 98-NFPA [ Section No. 9.2 ] 9.2 Lithium-Ion Battery Systems. Lithium-ion battery systems shall comply with through Siting Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust Exhaust for areas containing lithium-ion ESS shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions and local building and fire codes Environmental controls necessary to maintain the lithium-ion batteries and other components of an ESS within safe operating limits as indicated in the installation specifications shall be provided in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions A listed device or other approved method shall be provided to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway Fire Protection Fire Command Centers. Fire command centers in buildings containing stationary storage battery systems shall include signage or readily available documentation that describes the location of stationary storage battery systems, the types of batteries present, operating voltages, and location of electrical disconnects. [ 1 : ] Fire Suppression. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA Commodity classifications for specific technologies of storage batteries shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13. If the storage battery types are not specifically addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the AHJ shall be permitted to approve the fire suppression system based on full scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved laboratory Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] 291/410

293 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 15:23:56 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Section will be rewritten as a table to help organize the chapter. Response Message: Public Input No. 117-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy 292/410

294 Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

295 First Revision No. 102-NFPA [ Section No. 9.3 ] 9.3 Flow Battery Systems. Flow battery systems shall comply with through Siting Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with * Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust. A When ventilation is used within 9.3.2, it refers to exhaust ventilation * Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL) of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room or cabinet. The ventilation can be either continuous, or activated by a gas detection system in accordance with A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. [ 1 :A ] Required mechanical ventilation systems for rooms and cabinets containing storage batteries shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at an approved constantly attended on-site location. [ 1 : ] Where required by (2), rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an approved continuous gas detection system. [ 1 : ] The gas detection system shall be designed to activate when the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 percent of the LFL. [ 1 : ] 294/410

296 Activation of the gas detection system shall result in activation of the mechanical ventilation system, which shall remain on until the flammable gas detected is less than 25 percent of the LFL. [ 1 : ] The gas detection system shall include a minimum two hours of standby power. [ 1 : ] Failure of the gas detection system shall annunciate a trouble signal at an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service, or when approved at a constantly attended onsite location. [ 1 : ] Fire Protection Fire Command Centers. Fire command centers in buildings containing stationary storage battery systems shall include signage, or readily available documentation, that describes the location of stationary storage battery systems, the types of batteries present, operating voltages, and location of electrical disconnects Fire Suppression. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA Commodity classifications for specific technologies of storage batteries shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13. [ 1: ] If the storage battery types are not specifically addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the AHJ shall be permitted to approve the fire suppression system based on full-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved laboratory. [ 1 : ] Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 16:06:20 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This section is covered by a new tabled /410

297 Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad 296/410

298 Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

299 First Revision No. 104-NFPA [ Section No. 9.4 ] 9.4 Sodium Beta Battery Systems. Sodium beta battery systems shall comply with through Siting Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust * Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the LFL of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room or cabinet. The ventilation is permitted to be either continuous or activated by a gas detection system in accordance with A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. [ 1 :A ] Required mechanical ventilation systems for rooms and cabinets containing storage batteries shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at an approved constantly attended on-site location. [ 1 : ] Where required by (2), rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an approved continuous gas detection system. [ 1: ] The gas detection system shall be designed to activate when the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 percent of the LFL. [ 1: ] Activation of the gas detection system shall result in activation of the mechanical ventilation system, which shall remain on until the flammable gas detected is less than 25 percent of the LFL. [ 1: ] 298/410

300 The gas detection system shall include a minimum 2 hours of standby power. [ 1: ] Failure of the gas detection system shall annunciate a trouble signal at an approved central station, proprietary or remote station service, or when approved at a constantly attended onsite location Thermal Runaway. A listed device or other approved method shall be provided to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway Fire Protection Fire Command Centers. Fire command centers in buildings containing stationary storage battery systems shall include signage or readily available documentation that describes the location of stationary storage battery systems, the types of batteries present, operating voltages, and location of electrical disconnects. [ 1 : ] Fire Suppression. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA Commodity classifications for specific technologies of storage batteries shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13. [ 1: ] If the storage battery types are not specifically addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the AHJ shall be permitted to approve the fire suppression system based on full-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved laboratory. [ 1 : ] Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 16:29:49 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: the requirements were consolidated into a table Response Message: 299/410

301 Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad 300/410

302 Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

303 First Revision No. 146-NFPA [ Sections 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8 ] 9.5 Lead-Acid Battery Systems. Lead-acid battery systems shall comply with through Siting Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust Thermal Runaway. VRLA battery systems shall be provided with a listed device or other approved method to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway * Ventilation. For flooded lead-acid and VRLA batteries, ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room or cabinet. A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. [ 1 :A ] Environment. The battery environment shall be controlled or analyzed to maintain temperature in a safe operating range for the specific battery technology used. [ 1 : ] Fire Protection Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] 302/410

304 Normally unoccupied, stand-alone telecommunications structures with a gross floor area of less than 1500 ft 2 (140 m 2 ) shall not be required to have the detection as indicated in [ 1: ] 9.6 Nickel-Cadmium Battery Systems. Nickel-cadmium battery systems shall comply with through Siting Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust * Ventilation. For flooded nickel-cadmium systems, ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room or cabinet. A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. [ 1 :A ] Environment. The battery environment shall be controlled or analyzed to maintain temperature in a safe operating range for the specific battery technology used. [ 1 : ] Fire Protection Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] Normally unoccupied, stand-alone telecommunications structures with a gross floor area of less than 1500 ft 2 (140 m 2 ) shall not be required to have the detection as indicated in [ 1 : ] 9.7 Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Systems. Nickel-metal hydride battery systems shall comply with through Siting /410

305 Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust * Ventilation. For nickel-metal hydride battery systems, ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room or cabinet. A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. [ 1 :A ] Environment. The battery environment shall be controlled or analyzed to maintain temperature in a safe operating range for the specific battery technology used. [ 1 : ] Fire Protection Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] Normally unoccupied, stand-alone telecommunications structures with a gross floor area of less than 1500 ft 2 (140 m 2 ) shall not be required to have the detection as indicated in [ 1 : ] 9.8* Other Battery Systems. Other battery systems not specifically identified in this chapter shall comply with through as determined by the AHJ. A.9.8 These systems are not specifically addressed in this standard (commercially available) but technological advancements could allow them to be used in ESS systems at a later date. These battery technologies include lithium metal batteries Siting /410

306 Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Ventilation, Thermal Management, and Exhaust Stationary storage battery systems utilizing other battery technologies shall use ventilation in accordance with when flammable, toxic, or highly toxic gases may be present during charging, discharging, and normal system use * Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following: The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of flammable gas to 25 percent of the LFL of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous boost charging of all the batteries, in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 ft 3 /min/ft 2 (5.1 L/sec/m 2 ) of floor area of the room or cabinet. The ventilation can be either continuous, or activated by a gas detection system in accordance with A Information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635/ASHRAE 21. [ 1 :A ] Required mechanical ventilation systems for rooms and cabinets containing storage batteries shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at an approved constantly attended on-site location. [ 1 : ] Where required by (2), rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an approved continuous gas detection system. [ 1 : ] The gas detection system shall be designed to activate when the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 percent of the LFL. [ 1 : ] Activation of the gas detection system shall result in activation of the mechanical ventilation system, which shall remain on until the flammable gas detected is less than 25 percent of the LFL. [ 1 : ] The gas detection system shall include a minimum 2 hours of standby power. [ 1 : ] Failure of the gas detection system shall annunciate a trouble signal at an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service, or when approved at a constantly attended onsite location. [ 1 : ] 305/410

307 Thermal Runaway. A listed device or other approved method shall be provided to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway Fire Protection Fire Command Centers. Fire command centers in buildings containing stationary storage battery systems shall include signage, or readily available documentation, that describes the location of stationary storage battery systems, the types of batteries present, operating voltages, and location of electrical disconnects Fire Suppression. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA Commodity classifications for specific technologies of storage batteries shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13. [ 1 : ] If the storage battery types are not specifically addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the AHJ shall be permitted to approve the fire suppression system based on full-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved laboratory. [ 1 : ] Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72. [ 1 : ] The required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Dec 05 10:01:53 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results Instead of repeating requirements for each technology the committee has consolidated all of the requirements into a table that points to other sections within the standard. This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 306/410

308 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L /410

309 Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

310 First Revision No. 101-NFPA [ Section No ] 10.1 General Application. Capacitor ESS shall comply with the applicable portions of this chapter in addition to the requirements of Chapter The requirements of this chapter shall apply to installations of capacitor ESS Unless modified by this chapter, the requirements of Chapters 4 through 8 shall also apply This chapter shall not apply to surge capacitors installed in accordance with NFPA 70, Section 460. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 15:54:41 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Revised for clarity and organization. This change also specifies that surge capacitors installed in accordance with NFPA 70 Section 460 are covered by NFPA 70. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel 309/410

311 Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris 310/410

312 Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

313 First Revision No. 105-NFPA [ Sections 10.2, 10.3 ] 10.2 Siting Outdoor installations shall comply with Rooftop installations shall comply with Fire Protection Fire Suppression. Rooms containing stationary storage battery systems shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA Commodity classifications for specific technologies of storage batteries shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 13. [ 1 : ] If the storage battery types are not specifically addressed in Chapter 5 of NFPA 13, the AHJ shall be permitted to approve the fire suppression system based on full-scale fire and fault condition testing conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved laboratory. [ 1 : ] Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms containing stationary battery storage systems in accordance with NFPA 72 and the required automatic smoke detection system shall be supervised by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm that will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. [ 1 : ] Fire Command Centers. Fire command centers in buildings containing capacitor ESS shall include signage, or readily available documentation, that describes the location of the systems, the types of capacitors present, operating voltages, and location of electrical disconnects /410

314 10.2 Protection Features. Capacitor ESS installations shall comply with the technology-specific requirements specified in Table Table 10.2 Capacitor ESS Technology-Specific Requirements Compliance Required Capacitor Energy Storage* Reference Exhaust ventilation Yes Section 4.10 Spill control Yes Neutralization Yes Thermal runaway Yes Section 10.3 Safety caps Yes Section 10.4 Explosion control Yes *Not required if documentation acceptable to the AHJ, including a hazard mitigation analysis complying with Section 4.15, provides justification that the protection is not necessary based on the capacitor technology used. The thermal runaway protection is permitted to be part of an ESS management system that has been evaluated with the capacitor as part of the evaluation to UL 1973 or UL Thermal Runaway Protection. Where required by Table 10.2, a listed device or other approved method shall be provided to preclude, detect, and minimize the impact of thermal runaway Safety Caps. Where required by Table 10.2, vented batteries used in ESS shall be provided with flamearresting safety caps. Supplemental Information File Name Description Approved NFPA_855_Draft_Capacitors_chapter_10_rev01.docx Table 10.2 should be included in the ballot. This file is a clean version of what the committee would like Chapter 10 to look like. For Staff Use NFPA_855_Draft_Capacitors_chapter_10_BOC.docx Include in ballot Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 17:00:54 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Safety Caps and Thermal runaway was added to help clarify what to do when they are required by the table above. These sections were replaced by a table for ease of use /410

315 Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul 314/410

316 Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Conover, David Richard Section 10.2 should be written in the same way as Section 9.2 (e.g. under 10.2 the user must comply with Chapter 4 AND Chapter 10 as per 10.2) /410

317 First Revision No. 106-NFPA [ Section No ] Non-hydrogen fueled stationary fuel cell power systems ESS shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 853, the manufacturer's instructions, and the equipment listing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 17:15:52 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This helps clarify that the fuel cells are used in ESS applications. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 316/410

318 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

319 First Revision No. 107-NFPA [ Section No ] Hydrogen fueled stationary fuel cell power systems ESS shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 2, NFPA 853, NFPA 70, the manufacturer's instructions, and the equipment listing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 17:17:39 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This helps clarify that the fuel cells are used in ESS applications. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All 318/410

320 Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

321 First Revision No. 93-NFPA [ Section No. A.4.1 ] A.4.1 Chapter 4 requirements are intended to be applicable to all ESS technologies. However, it is recognized that hazards and mitigation requirements differ among the various ESS technologies covered by Chapters 5 9 through Chapter This section allows requirements in those chapters to supplement or supersede the general requirements of Chapter 4. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 12:47:53 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Editorial to align the text with the contents of the standard. Response Message: Public Input No. 559-NFPA [Section No. A.4.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex 320/410

322 Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

323 First Revision No. 94-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A It is envisioned that equipment provided will be either pre-engineered ESS or prepackaged ESS, both of which are to be listed in accordance with UL ESS that are not listed in accordance with UL 9540 should be documented and verified as meeting the provisions of this standard using the equivalency requirements in Section 1.5, where technical documentation provided shows the ESS that is proposed results in a system that is no less safe than a system meeting the construction and performance requirements of UL If nonlisted equipment is to be evaluated for compliance with UL 9540, the evaluation and documentation should be provided as part of a field evaluation conducted by an approved third-party certification organization. In specific instances, this standard will not require equipment such as lead-acid batteries to be listed. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 12:48:50 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The last line seems to give direction to something that is not part of the standard: How to Statement: evaluated nonlisted equipment. If this line is germane to the standard, please put it in another location so the reader is not misled into thinking it is expected that non-listed Pbacid batteries will be evaluated for compliance with UL 9540 through some field evaluation conducted by an approved third-party certification organization. I don't see a need for this level of review of Pb-acid batteries. Response Message: Public Input No. 224-NFPA [Section No. A.4.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 322/410

324 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej 323/410

325 Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

326 First Revision No. 97-NFPA [ Section No. A.4.11 ] A Signage provides important information for fire fighters and emergency responders who respond to a fire or other incident in a building or facility in which ESS is contained. Being able to quickly understand the following is critical to maintain their safety: (1) The presence and location of multiple disconnects that can be used to de-energize and isolate portions of the electrical system (2) The location of ESS rooms and areas and the types of ESS within the room or area (3) Significant hazards associated with the ESS technology present The intent of this standard is to allow flexibility in the exact wording used on required signage so conflicts are not created with other codes and standards. Some jurisdictions can choose to supplement these required markings with NFPA 704 hazard identification system markings or the fire fighter safety building marking system described in Annex E of NFPA 1. However, the hazards for some ESS technologies are have hazards not clearly categorized in the hazard ranking system or present no hazards. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 29 13:09:16 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The proposed wording is inflammatory and implies there are more hazards outside of the 704 nomenclature. I am not sure this is the case. Public Input No. 301-NFPA [Section No. A.4.11] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 325/410

327 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew 326/410

328 Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

329 First Revision No. 56-NFPA [ New Section after A ] A.6.4 After an ESS is commissioned and put into operation, it becomes an existing system. There could come a time when that existing system or impacted portion of a system is altered, repositioned, added to, renovated, or in some way modified beyond simple service or replacement of in-kind parts and components. When any of those activities are conducted on the system, there is no documentation or verification that the system will properly operate (e.g., the original commissioning plan and commissioning report would not necessarily support the system since it was modified in some way by one or more of these activities). That necessitates the resultant system be commissioned again. While the term recommissioning might be used in this case, that term can also be used to describe the conduct (again) of an initial commissioning activity on a new system where that initial commissioning process failed and was redone. With respect to an existing system or impacted portion of a system that has been modified in some way, the intent of the standard is simply to recommission the system in accordance with the recommissioning requirements in Section 6.4. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 12:42:48 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: To provide additional insight into the commissioning requirements for existing systems. Public Input No. 589-NFPA [New Section after A.6.4.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned 328/410

330 Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo 329/410

331 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

332 First Revision No. 57-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Considerations that should be included in the decommissioning plan would include but not be limited to the following: (1) An identification of all energy sources (batteries, connected batteries in other enclosures or structures), inverters [aka also known as power conversion systems (PCS)], dc bus precharge power supplies, UPS, support equipment with batteries, and ac or dc auxiliary power equipment and distribution systems (2) Information about PPE and requirements for use as needed (site dependent), noting that each electrical equipment cabinet should already have shock and arc flash warning labels applied as per NFPA 70E (3) A notification that the ESS should be discharged to less than 30 percent its safe state of charge (SOC) for transport (4) Assurance that during the decommissioning process, critical support equipment such as, but not limited to, fire detection and suppression equipment, emergency lighting, electrical circuits to facilitate decommissioning, and so forth, remain operational to the extent possible (5) A warning not to disconnect any ESS grounding until all energy sources are isolated and locked out (6) A notification to disconnect and shut down all batteries and support or auxiliary equipment associated with the system or its component parts (7) Isolation of all energy sources, starting with those with highest fault energy, by isolating the ac point of interconnection, then isolating strings, then isolating the individual battery modules (8) The need to mechanically uninstall battery trays and place them into original or equivalent packing materials or protect terminals (9) Assurance that the materials are properly classified and packaged based on regulations governing the classification before removing material from the site (e.g., requirement that shipments on public roads comply with DOT regulations, including UN/DOT 38.3-tested packing for Li-ion batteries and UN2800 for VRLA nonspillable batteries) (10) The need to remove batteries from other equipment associated with the system as part of decommissioning and prior to removal Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 12:52:24 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Recommendation of 30 percent state of charge (SOC) is not, as far as I can tell, 331/410

333 Statement: universal. It is true for Lithium-ion, but maybe not for Pb-acid or other technologies. Response Message: Public Input No. 318-NFPA [Section No. A.8.1.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick 332/410

334 Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Ginder, David B. Agree to strike 30% SOC this is an ICAO requirements for the air transport only of Lithium Ion batteries and does not pertain to other chemistries or means of transport 333/410

335 First Revision No. 59-NFPA [ Section No. B.3.2 ] B.3.2 Chemical Hazards. Under normal operating conditions, the potential exists for exposure to hazardous materials by workers in contact with the system for maintenance, repair, and replacement of systems. OHSA OSHA and NIOSH have guidelines on exposures to hazardous materials, including limits for workers that have the potential for exposure during normal operation maintenance, and so forth. Examples of chemical hazards are as follows: (1) Examples of liquid Liquid hazards are as follows : (a) (b) Corrosive electrolytes: Batteries with electrolytes in the range of ph 2 or 11.5 are considered corrosive (acid or caustic). This is an issue with systems with these electrolytes, where there can be a situation of leaks or spills during maintenance or normal operation. There should be measures for spill containment control, and workers should have appropriate safe work procedures protective clothing to work around systems with these corrosive liquids. Toxic liquids: The potential exists for exposure to toxic liquids during normal operating, servicing, and maintenance of some systems. Guidance for worker exposure to toxic liquids can be found in OSHA hazardous materials guidelines. Workers in contact with these systems need to be aware of potential hazards and have appropriate procedures and equipment/ppe to avoid these hazards. (2) Oxidizers: The potential exists for oxidizers to be present within the ESS. An oxidizer will increase the flammability potential of other materials. NFPA 400, Annex G, provides information on tests to classify an oxidizer material and identifies known oxidizing materials under their classifications. NFPA 400, Annex G, also provides guidance on safety measures to use when there are significant exposed quantities of known oxidizers, which can occur during normal maintenance conditions of certain ESS technologies that contain them. (3) Gases Toxic gases: The potential exists for exposure to toxic gases under normal conditions of maintenance and service of some ESS systems. OSHA and NIOSH provide guidance for exposures, including permissible exposure limits (PEL), recommended exposure limits (REL) for exposure during an 8- or 10-hour workday, ceiling limits, which are the upper limit of a safe exposure, and IDLH, which represents concentrations that are immediately dangerous to life and health. (4) Solids: Water-reactive and toxic metals that might be contained in some battery technologies typically are not exposed during routine maintenance and servicing of these systems but can present issues under abnormal conditions. Batteries containing these hazardous materials should be marked with the NFPA 704 diamond hazard symbols. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 14:14:40 EDT /410

336 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Leak are accidental, they are not part of normal operation as indicated in the original text. Also spill control is required per the codes and standards, spill containment is not. Public Input No. 332-NFPA [Section No. B.3.2] Public Input No. 203-NFPA [Section No. B.3.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B /410

337 Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

338 Sections] ] First Revision No. 60-NFPA [ Section No. B.5.1 [Excluding any Sub- A flow battery is an energy storage component similar to a fuel cell that stores its active materials in the form of two electrolytes external to the reactor interface. When in use, the electrolytes are transferred between reactor and storage tanks. Two commercially available flow battery technologies are zinc bromine and vanadium redox. Zinc bromine flow batteries have zinc at the negative electrode and bromide at the positive electrode with an aqueous solution containing zinc bromide and other compounds contained in two separate reservoirs. During charging, energy is stored as zinc metal within the cell and polybromide in the cathode reservoir. During discharge, the zinc is oxidized to zinc oxide and the bromine is reduced to bromide. Vanadium redox flow batteries contain vanadium salts in various stages of oxidation in a sulfuric acid electrolyte. Charging and discharging the battery changes the oxidation state of the vanadium in the electrolyte solutions. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 14:36:08 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Revise language to more broadly define zinc bromide batteries Response Message: Public Input No. 512-NFPA [Section No. B.5.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason 337/410

339 Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

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341 Sections] ] First Revision No. 61-NFPA [ Section No. B.5.2 [Excluding any Sub- Lead-acid batteries have lead dioxide as the active material of their positive electrode and metallic lead as the negative electrode with a 1.28 specific gravity dilute sulfuric acid solution electrolyte. During discharge, both positive and negative electrodes are converted to lead sulfate. There are The two basic categories of lead-acid batteries are as follows : (1) Vented lead-acid batteries, also called wet cell or flooded lead-acid batteries (2) Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, sometimes referred to as starved electrolyte or maintenance-free batteries Vented lead-acid batteries require ongoing maintenance of the electrolyte typically require periodic water additions, and the contents of the battery are open to the atmosphere through a vent/flame arrester assembly. VRLA batteries are generally sealed to the atmosphere and contain a valve that can open when pressure builds up in the battery and then closes again. The electrolyte in VRLA batteries is immobilized either through use of a gel electrolyte or through absorption of the electrolyte in a porous AGM separator. Lead acid battery construction consists of an internal electrode plate built into the monobloc battery housing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 14:37:36 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee The specific gravity of lead-acid batteries varies depending on the design of the cell and Statement: typically ranges from The important fact for this section is that it is dilute sulfuric acid. The electrolyte does not need maintenance, however periodic water additions are typically necessary. The last sentence does not make sense. Response Message: Public Input No. 541-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 336-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 340/410

342 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew 341/410

343 Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

344 First Revision No. 62-NFPA [ Section No. B ] B Vented Lead-Acid Batteries. Hazard considerations for vented lead-acid batteries under normal operating conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: There is the potential for concentrations of hydrogen from vented lead-acid batteries if the area where the batteries are located is not properly ventilated. However, this should be taken care of if the installation complies with the codes. (2) Chemical hazards: There is the potential for contact with the sulfuric acid electrolyte because these batteries require maintenance and are open to the atmosphere. Workers near these batteries but this is only a risk when workers are handling electrolyte. Workers handling electrolyte need to use proper PPE and take care to prevent exposure to acid when working around the batteries. These systems should be provided with spill control and neutralization per codes. (3) Electrical hazards: There are electrical hazards associated with routine maintenance of these batteries if they have are at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: There can be the potential for stored stranded or stored energy hazards during maintenance if the batteries cannot be isolated for maintenance or replacement of batteries. (5) Physical hazards: Not applicable There are lifting hazards that are only an issue during installation, replacement, or removal. Hazard considerations for vented lead-acid batteries under emergency/abnormal conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: There is the potential for concentrations of hydrogen from vented lead-acid batteries due to overheating from abnormal conditions if the area where the batteries are located is not properly ventilated. Another area that can create problems during abnormal conditions is the potential for shorting of high current circuits. (2) Chemical hazards: There is the potential for contact with the corrosive sulfuric acid electrolyte during abnormal conditions should acids leak or bubble out through openings that might be created if spill containment is not present or sufficient to contain large quantities of leaked electrolyte. First responders, in emergency situations, need to be aware of potential acid spills that can occur and take use appropriate caution around these batteries. (3) Electrical hazards: Electrical hazards might be present under abnormal conditions if the system is at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: There can be the potential for stored or stranded energy hazards if batteries are subject to abnormal conditions. (5) Physical hazards: Depending on the design of the system, the The potential exists for physical hazards under abnormal conditions if accessible parts are overheating or if there is exposure to moving hazardous parts such as fans or exposed pump parts where guards may be missing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: 343/410

345 City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 14:41:20 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee The codes require spill control, not spill containment. Containment, even when present, Statement: does not prevent potential contact as the wording implies. We have seen accidents where working in the vicinity of containment has damaged batteries and caused spills of electrolyte. Spill control is sufficient and preferred. Response Message: Public Input No. 226-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2.1] Public Input No. 227-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2.1] Public Input No. 542-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy 344/410

346 Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

347 First Revision No. 63-NFPA [ Section No. B ] B Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries (VRLA). Hazard considerations for VRLA batteries under normal operating conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: There should be no combustible gas generation under normal operating conditions if batteries are operated as intended to prevent overheating and thermal runaway conditions. (2) Chemical hazards: These batteries are starved electrolyte types, so there should be no issue with exposure to corrosive electrolyte under normal operating conditions. (3) Electrical hazards: There are electrical hazards associated with routine maintenance of these batteries if they have are at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: There can be the potential for stranded or stored energy hazards during maintenance if the batteries cannot be isolated for maintenance or replacement of batteries. (5) Physical hazards: Not applicable There are lifting hazards due to the weight of the battery that are only an issue during installation, replacement, or removal. Hazard considerations for VRLA batteries under emergency/abnormal conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: There is the potential for off-gassing of hydrogen under abnormal conditions when batteries overheat. This can present a potential fire hazard due to combustible concentrations. There can be the potential for thermal runaway if the batteries are not maintained at appropriate operating parameters. Also, there can be fire hazards due to short-circuiting abnormal conditions. (2) Chemical hazards: Although these batteries contain corrosive electrolyte, they do not have as much free electrolyte that could result in spill hazards similar to vented types. There might be some bubbling of electrolyte or potential for some leakage under abnormal conditions if battery cases crack or leak. (3) Electrical hazards: Electrical hazards might be present under abnormal conditions if the system is at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: There can be the potential for stranded or stored energy hazards if the batteries are exposed to abnormal conditions that first responders might be exposed to. Damaged batteries might contain stored energy that can be a hazard during disposal if care is not taken. (5) Physical hazards: Depending on the design of the system, the The potential exists for physical hazards under abnormal conditions if accessible parts are overheating or if there is exposure to moving hazards parts such as fans where guards might be missing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 14:52:57 EDT /410

348 Committee Statement Committee Statement: There is a potential hazard for hydrogen and some ventilation is required in all cases. A lead-acid battery cannot be turned off so the voltage/energy hazard is always present. It does not matter if you isolate the battery from the system. Response Message: There are physical hazards when any cell is moved. The physical hazard as written in the second part does not make sense with respect to lead-acid batteries. Public Input No. 545-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2.2] Public Input No. 228-NFPA [Section No. B.5.2.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J /410

349 Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

350 First Revision No. 64-NFPA [ Section No. B ] B Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries. Hazard considerations for Ni-Cd batteries under normal operating conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: There is the potential for concentrations of hydrogen from vented Ni-Cd batteries if the area where the batteries are located is not properly ventilated. However, this should be taken care of if the installation complies with the codes. (2) Chemical hazards: There is the potential for contact with the corrosive/caustic potassium hydroxide electrolyte because these batteries require maintenance and are open to the atmosphere. Workers near these batteries but this is only a risk when workers are handling electrolyte. Workers handling electrolyte need to use proper PPE and take care to prevent exposure to caustic electrolyte when working around the batteries. These systems should be provided with spill control and neutralization per codes. (3) Electrical hazards: There are electrical hazards associated with routine maintenance of these batteries if they are at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: There can be the potential for stranded or stored energy hazards during maintenance if the batteries cannot be isolated for maintenance or replacement. (5) Physical hazards: Not applicable There are lifting hazards due to the weight of the battery that are only an issue during installation replacement or removal. Hazard considerations for Ni-Cd batteries under emergency/abnormal conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: There is the potential for concentrations of hydrogen from vented Ni-Cd batteries due to overheating from abnormal conditions if the area where the batteries are located is not properly ventilated. Another area that might create problems during abnormal conditions would be the potential for shorting of high-current circuits. (2) Chemical hazards: There is the potential for contact with the corrosive/caustic potassium hydroxide electrolyte during abnormal conditions should electrolyte leak or bubble through openings that might be created if spill containment is not present or sufficient to contain large quantities of leaked electrolyte. First responders, in an emergency situation, need to be aware of potential caustic spills that can occur and take appropriate caution around these batteries. Ni-Cd batteries contain cadmium, which is toxic and a hazardous waste. Although not exposed under normal conditions, there might be potential for cadmium in vapors of burning batteries during abnormal conditions. (3) Electrical hazards: Electrical hazards might be present under abnormal conditions if the system is at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: There can be the potential for stranded or stored energy hazards if the batteries are exposed to abnormal conditions where they could still contain hazardous levels of energy. Damaged batteries might contain stored energy that can be a hazard during disposal if care is not taken. (5) Physical hazards: Depending on the design of the system, the The potential exists for physical hazards under abnormal conditions if accessible parts are overheating or if there is exposure to moving hazardous parts such as fans where guards might be missing. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc 349/410

351 Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 14:59:23 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The wording is very general, and should be refined. Nickel-cadmium batteries normally don't have fans. Any items with a guard removed can be dangerous. Public Input No. 230-NFPA [Section No. B.5.5.1] Public Input No. 231-NFPA [Section No. B.5.5.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J /410

352 Dollard, Jr., James T. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Florence, Laurie B. Add Nickel Zinc to this section, since they are essentially very similar technology with similar hazard concerns. They have had performance issues in the past, so there has not been much in the way of commercial products, but there are some available now /410

353 First Revision No. 65-NFPA [ Section No. B.5.6 ] B.5.6 Sodium Batteries, Aqueous General Description. Aqueous sodium batteries, which are also referred to as sodium ion batteries or saltwater batteries, consist of a manganese oxide positive electrode, a carbon titanium phosphate composite anode, and a saltwater solution electrolyte, and sodium ions intercalate between the positive and negative electrode during the charge and discharge operation. These sodium batteries operate at ambient temperatures with an optimal range of 23 F to 104 F ( 5 C to 40 C). Hazard considerations for aqueous sodium batteries under normal operating conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: Not applicable There should be no combustible gas generation under normal operating conditions if batteries are operated as intended to prevent overheating and thermal runaway conditions. (2) Chemical hazards: Not applicable. (3) Electrical hazards: There are electrical hazards associated with routine maintenance of these batteries if they have are at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: The potential exists for stranded or stored energy hazards during maintenance if the batteries cannot be isolated for maintenance. (5) Physical hazards: Not applicable Lifting hazards due to the weight of the battery that are only applicable during installation, replacement, or removal. Hazard considerations for aqueous sodium batteries under emergency/abnormal conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: These systems have aqueous electrolytes, so the potential exists for offgassing of hydrogen under abnormal conditions. The potential might also exist for fire hazards for high-energy systems that are subject to short-circuit or other abnormal conditions. (2) Chemical hazards: Not applicable. (3) Electrical hazards: Electrical hazards might be present under abnormal conditions if the system is at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: The potential exists for stranded or stored energy hazards if the batteries are exposed to abnormal conditions where they might still contain hazardous levels of energy. (5) Physical hazards: Depending on the design of the system, the potential exists for physical hazards under abnormal conditions if accessible parts are overheating or if there is exposure to moving hazardous parts such as fans where guards might be missing The potential for overheating exists. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: 352/410

354 Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 15:23:19 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Since these are aqueous I suspect they would vent hydrogen in normal use as do flooded Statement: lead acid. I inserted analogous wording for group expert consideration and differ to others familiar with this chemistry. Response Message: Public Input No. 232-NFPA [Section No. B.5.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara 353/410

355 Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

356 Sections] ] First Revision No. 66-NFPA [ Section No. B.5.7 [Excluding any Sub- High-temperature sodium batteries, sometimes referred to a as sodium beta batteries or molten salt batteries, are hermetically sealed batteries with metallic sodium as the negative electrode and a ceramic beta-alumina as the electrolyte. These batteries operate at very high temperatures of 518 F 500 F to 662 F 698 F (270 C 260 C to 350 C 370 C ) so that the active materials are in a molten state and to ensure ionic conductivity. There are two types of commercially available high-temperature sodium batteries: sodium sulfur and sodium nickel chloride. Sodium sulfur batteries consist of a sodium negative electrode, a beta-alumina electrolyte, and a sulfur positive electrode with an operating temperature within a temperature range of 590 F to 698 F (310 C to 370 C). Sodium nickel chloride batteries consist of a sodium negative electrode, a beta-alumina as the electrolyte, and a positive electrode that could consist of nickel, nickel chloride, or sodium chloride with an operating temperature range of 518 F 500 F to 662 F (270 C 260 C to 350 C). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 15:31:49 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The word "Very" is an unnecessary relative adverb. Corrected operating temperature range to include lower end of Sodium Nickel Chloride and upper end of Sodium Sulfur Public Input No. 377-NFPA [Section No. B.5.7 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 506-NFPA [Section No. B.5.7 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 482-NFPA [Section No. B.5.7] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 34 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 355/410

357 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo 356/410

358 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W. Affirmative with Comment Kluge, Richard G. Could round 698F to 700F with no significant technical inaccuracy /410

359 First Revision No. 67-NFPA [ Section No. B ] B Sodium Nickel Chloride Batteries. Hazard considerations for sodium nickel chloride batteries under normal operating conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: The potential exists for fire hazards if there are latent defects within the cells or design issues with the controls that prevent thermal runaway of the cells. Systems need to be evaluated for their ability to prevent propagation due to these defects. (2) Chemical hazards: Not applicable. Although sodium is water reactive, the systems are hermetically sealed. (3) Electrical hazards: There are electrical hazards associated with routine maintenance of these batteries if they are at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: The potential exists for stranded or stored energy hazards during maintenance if the batteries cannot be isolated for maintenance. (5) Physical hazards: There should be no hazards associated with these batteries if the designs have sufficient insulation to prevent exposure to hot surfaces, because these batteries run at very hot high temperatures under normal operating conditions. Hazard considerations for sodium nickel chloride batteries under emergency/abnormal conditions are as follows: (1) Fire hazards: These systems might be subject to thermal runaway due to defects within the cells and protection scheme. Large energy systems can result in fires if there are abnormal conditions such as short-circuiting. (2) Chemical hazards: The potential exists for exposure to hazardous water-reactive materials if the hermetic seals are broken and sodium is exposed to the atmosphere. PPE is required to address exposure during abnormal conditions. (3) Electrical hazards: Electrical hazards might be present under abnormal conditions if the system is at hazardous voltage and energy levels. (4) Stranded or stored energy hazards: The potential exists for stranded or stored energy hazards if the batteries are exposed to abnormal conditions where they could still contain hazardous levels of energy. (5) Physical hazards: Depending on the design of the system, the potential exists for physical hazards under abnormal conditions if accessible parts are overheating. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 15:36:44 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee "very hot" is an unnecessary relative description, High temperature is more 358/410

360 Statement: Response Message: accurate. Public Input No. 389-NFPA [Section No. B.5.7.2] Public Input No. 510-NFPA [Section No. B.5.7.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G /410

361 Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

362 First Revision No. 75-NFPA [ Section No. C.2 ] C.2 General. Battery ESS based on electrochemical technologies represent the majority of ESS being designed and installed. The safe operation of electrochemical ESS is critical especially when installed inside occupied structures. The primary concerns of the fire service with this type of installation would include the implications of overheating via internal or external heat source, thermal runaway, and the effective operation of fire detection, suppression, and smoke exhaust systems. There are additional concerns to be considered when assessing fire fighter responses to electrochemical ESS. For example, handover Handover procedures for potentially damaged systems should be developed for fire departments to ensure the timely response of qualified technical representatives to manage safety issues. These procedures would also cover issues such as the removal or recycling of damaged equipment. Another procedural component is the realization that damaged ESS system components could include significant stored or stranded energy with no known method for safe dissipation. Stored or stranded energy could be defined as energy that remains in a battery after the system has been shut down. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:25:33 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Remove unnecessary wording. Response Message: Public Input No. 338-NFPA [Section No. C.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel 361/410

363 Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris 362/410

364 Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

365 First Revision No. 76-NFPA [ Section No. C.3 ] C.3 Suppression Systems. Global FR-89 EarlySome ESS design validation oftenvalidations have included pre-engineered inert or clean agent fire suppression systems for fire protection. These system installations were often approved without validation based on large-scale fire testing in accordance with Section 4.5 by nationally recognized testing laboratories. Evidence-based data is needed to ensure ESS designers specify appropriate fire protection systems based on the material involved and physical design characteristics. Several early research papers from multiple organizations, including NFPA s Fire Protection Research Foundation, and third-party engineering groups have shown that fires involving lithium-ion cells must be cooled to terminate the thermal runaway process. Water is the agent of choice, yet system cabinet design could pose a significant barrier to the efficient application of water while simultaneously allowing the free movement of fire and combustion gases. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:26:26 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Reworded for historical accuracy. Telecom designs have used ESS for 100 years without Statement: suppression, so it may not be suitable to say early design validation included inert or clean agent fire protection. Response Message: Public Input No. 339-NFPA [Section No. C.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned 364/410

366 Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo 365/410

367 Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

368 First Revision No. 77-NFPA [ Section No. C.4.1 ] C.4.1 Overheated Batteries. The process of charging/discharging results in heat dissipation from cells. An optimum overall system design should include cascading layers of hardware and software protection, including at the battery cell, module or pod, and rack levels. Should a fault occur and overheating of a cell continues, damage could occur resulting in swelling, off-gassing, fire, or explosion. Proper response to an overheated battery should include the following procedures and steps: (1) Isolate area of all nonessential personnel (2) Review status of both building and ESS alarm system with available data (3) Review status of any fire protection system activation (4) Perform air monitoring of all connected spaces (5) Identify location of overheated battery (6) Isolate affected battery, string, or entire system based on the extent of damage by opening battery disconnect switches, where provided (7) Contact person or company responsible for operation and maintenance of system (8) Continue temperature monitoring to ensure mitigation of overheating condition Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:27:07 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Not all installations have disconnect switches. Response Message: Public Input No. 340-NFPA [Section No. C.4.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 367/410

369 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew 368/410

370 Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

371 First Revision No. 78-NFPA [ Section No. C.4.2 ] C.4.2 Fires. Global FR-89 Fires in electrochemical ESS are often a result of a process called thermal runaway. Thermal runaway can simply be defined as the process in which a battery creates heat but cannot dissipate that heat, resulting in dynamic temperature increase. Initial signs of thermal runaway might include pressure increase at the cell level, temperature increase, and off-gassing. As the process continues, additional signs might include vent gas ignition, exploding cells, projectile release, heat propagation, and flame propagation. As the failure cascades, responders should also be aware ofprepared for toxic and potentially explosive gas release. Though large-scale testing in accordance with Section 4.5 to determine battery burn outcomes, including toxic gas release calculations, remains incomplete, responders should treat them as highly dangerous and use their full suite of PPE and breathing apparatus when responding. Proper response to electrochemical ESS fires should include the following procedures and steps: (1) System isolation and shutdown (2) Hazard confinement and exposure protection (3) Fire suppression (4) Ventilation Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:29:25 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Reword for proactive protection as opposed to reactive. Response Message: Public Input No. 341-NFPA [Section No. C.4.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 370/410

372 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff 371/410

373 Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

374 First Revision No. 79-NFPA [ Section No. C.5.1 ] C.5.1 Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Batteries. Water is considered the preferred agent for suppressing lithium-ion battery fires. Water has superior cooling capacity, is plentiful (in many areas), and is easy to transport to the seat of the fire. While water might be the agent of choice, the module/cabinet configuration could make penetration of water difficult for cooling the area of origin, but might still be effective for containment. Water spray has been deemed safe as an agent for use on high-voltage systems. The possibility of current leakage back to the nozzle, and ultimately the fire fighter, is insignificant based on testing data published in the Fire Protection Research Foundation report Best Practices for Emergency Response to Incidents Involving Electric Vehicles Battery Hazards: A Report on Full-Scale Testing Results. Fire-fighting foams are not considered to be effective for these chemistries because they lack the ability to cool sufficiently and can conduct electricity. There is also some evidence that foams might actually encourage thermal runaway progression by insulating the burning materials and exaggerating exacerbating heat rise. Fire-fighting dry chemical powders can eliminate visible flame. However, they also lack the ability to cool burning battery components. Quite often, even if visible flame is removed, the thermal runaway inside the battery will continue resulting in re-ignition. CO 2 Carbon dioxide and inert gas suppressing agents will also eliminate visible flame but will likely not provide sufficient cooling to interrupt the thermal runaway process. ESS with clean agent suppression systems installed have ventilation systems that are tied in with the fire detection and control panel so that the HVAC shuts down and dampers close to ensure the agents have sufficient hold times at the proper concentration levels to be effective suppressants. Responders must ensure adequate hold time has occurred prior to accessing battery room/container. Manufacturer-recommended times should be made clear. These agents might also reduce flammability by suppressing oxygen levels, but data has identified that flammable gasses gases will continue to be produced due to the continued heating and could create an environment ripe for flashover or backdraft when oxygen is reintroduced into the system. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:42:44 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: I think the better word here is exacerbate. Response Message: Public Input No. 343-NFPA [Section No. C.5.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 373/410

375 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L /410

376 Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

377 First Revision No. 80-NFPA [ Section No. C.5.3 ] C.5.3 Flow Batteries. Flow batteries do not pose flammability risks like more solid batteries, and the fire load is comparably smaller as most of the mass of the system is nonflammable liquid. Though the plastics comprising the balance of the system might pose a fire risk, in general, the system is mostly nonflammable and does not contain many ignition risks beyond the power electronics, which are typically housed separately. Under certain extreme conditions, such as exposure to significant heat, the system can generate H 2 hydrogen, which is likely to be captured in the large tanks and vented in a controlled manner. The system does pose considerable toxicity risks, as electrolyte is typically composed of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, or some combination of the two. There is also likely to be a large volume, possibly in excess of Electrolyte capacity can be from tens of gallons to thousands of gallons, of electrolyte in each containerized system. However, most containers are designed to contain spills Spill containment is an inherent part of a flow battery design. In the case of zinc bromine (ZnBr) flow batteries, the bromine or hydrobromic acid can pose a significant health risk. Though unlikely, the vanadium oxide in vanadium flow batteries might form trace, salt-like deposits, which can also pose a significant health risk. When dealing with failures involving either type of system, it is recommended to wear PPE, including SCBA, at all times. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:48:17 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Minor text edits to remove subjective statements and provide more accuracy. Response Message: Public Input No. 210-NFPA [Section No. C.5.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 376/410

378 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew 377/410

379 Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

380 First Revision No. 81-NFPA [ Section No. C.5.4 ] C.5.4 Sodium Sulfur (NaS) Batteries. Sodium sulfur batteries operate at very high temperatures during normal operation. Though these batteries have become safer over time, there are cases where they have caught fire. NaS fires are very energy dense and cannot, per manufacturer recommendations, be extinguished with water, which could ultimately make them far worse. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is, hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), and other sulfur-based gases can be generated during a fire and can damage the human respiratory system. Proper monitoring equipment and tactics should be employed to gauge the level of detectable gases during fire and post-fire events. When NaS batteries are deployed, it is advised that fire services work with owner/operators or system owners to develop appropriate standard operating procedures for dealing with NaS emergencies. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:53:05 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Clarify that the monitoring is required during a fire event as opposed to normal use. Public Input No. 344-NFPA [Section No. C.5.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter 379/410

381 Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick 380/410

382 Woodfin, Ronald W /410

383 First Revision No. 82-NFPA [ Section No. C.6 ] C.6 Air Monitoring. Air monitoring should be a priority for responders during and after any ESS emergency. Though the ESS might include an air-monitoring system, it is recommended that the responding fire companies use 4-meter or other gas detection equipment to determine toxic gas levels. Many fire departments carry single gas CO carbon monoxide meters that can be used to offer limited data on the condition of the ESS environment. When testing the involved areas, responders should be aware that hydrogen can give an erroneous reading on the CO carbon monoxide meter because there is a cross-sensitivity with hydrogen. Full PPE and SCBA should always be used, including during overhaul and especially in confined or poorly ventilated spaces a fire and post-fire event. The battery room or building might employ a fixed inert gas or other oxygen-displacing fire suppression system. When activated, these agents will displace oxygen from the environment in an effort to control flame. This impact on O 2 oxygen levels can impact the lower explosive limit (LEL). Begin metering in areas outside the affected BESS room to establish baseline readings. These areas should include floors above and below the BESS, corners, low-lying areas, and areas out of the path of smoke/gas travel, including near ventilation points. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:55:24 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The original text could be read to imply that SCBA is needed whenever working on or Statement: near the batteries (always be used). I don't think this is the intent. Revised text applies the requirement to fire responses. Response Message: Public Input No. 345-NFPA [Section No. C.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 382/410

384 Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew 383/410

385 Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

386 First Revision No. 83-NFPA [ Section No. C.7.1 ] C.7.1 Fire Detection. Battery management systems are primarily designed to monitor temperatures and voltages of cells and modules. They should can be designed to shut down the affected charging/discharging circuits in the event of out-of-parameter conditions but might not be able to determine whether a fire is actually occurring. Fire detection should be designed into ESS whether onboard or as an infrared radiation (IR) system outside the cabinets the ESS installation. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 17:58:53 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee Some systems, such as telecom, may not have a battery management system, so the Statement: text should be more general. The desire that fire detection is built into the ESS system is not consistent with earlier part of the standard which specified room detectors per NFPA 72. This part should be removed or edited for consistency. Response Message: Public Input No. 346-NFPA [Section No. C.7.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 385/410

387 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

388 First Revision No. 84-NFPA [ Section No. C.7.2 ] C.7.2 Fixed Passive Fire Suppression Control. Fixed Passive fire suppression control features should be designed to meet the unique challenges of managing electrochemical ESS fires. Fixed suppression systems Passive fire control features should be designed to limit the cascading effects of fire spread. This might include cell to cell (built into the module), module to module (built into the rack/or pack), rack to rack (built into the ESS room or container), or even protection from system to system propagation. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian O`Connor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 27 18:01:21 EST 2017 Committee Statement Committee The features described are to limit fire spread. They are more accurately called control Statement: features as opposed to suppression features, as they contain the fire and prevent spread, but do not extinguish the fire. Response Message: Public Input No. 347-NFPA [Section No. C.7.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa 387/410

389 Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

390 First Revision No. 68-NFPA [ Section No. D.1 ] 389/410

391 D.1 Introduction /410

392 ESS can be classified according to the form of energy, and the main categories are mechanical, electrochemical, chemical, electrical, and thermal as depicted in Figure D.1. Hydrogen and synthetic natural gas (SNG) are is a secondary energy carriers because they store energy by way of water electrolysis to produce hydrogen carrier that can be produced, along with oxygen. In fuel cells, electricity is produced through the oxidation of a fuel, such as hydrogen. The combined hybrid process, and the reduction of oxygen from the air or an alternate oxygen source. The system comprised of an electrolyzer and a fuel cell is a chemical ESS 1 [1]. Figure D.1 Classification of Electrical ESS. (Source: Fraunhofer ISE.) The purpose of this annex is to provide insight into the types, features, and applications of currently available ESS that have not been included in the standard in detail and their deployment status. The technologies of focus include, but are not limited to, pumped hydro storage (PHS), compressed air energy storage (CAES), flywheel energy storage (FES), superconducting magnet ESS (SMES), and thermal ESS. These technologies can both store and release electrical energy but are not power generation systems that require a fuel source to function. These technologies will also be compared to other technologies, including a variety of batteries and capacitors that have been evaluated in detail and fall within the jurisdiction of the standard. The standard recognizes that there are a large variety of ESS technologies, and some will be excluded for a multitude of reasons, including inapplicability to grid storage, immaturity (commercialization is estimated to require more than 5 years), size, or the requirement that the installation and safety validation needs specialized expertise or conditions that cannot be generalized as effectively as the more common technologies. Grid ESS technologies range from over 100 GW of installed pumped hydro plants to experimental metal-air batteries and flywheels. Each offers unique advantages in terms of energy, power, lifetime, applicability, technical maturity, and cost. The disadvantages can be equally diverse, from geographic limitations (CAES) to cycle life issues (batteries). Also, grid ESS must deal with location-specific competition from alternative solutions such as added transmission, smart grids, and natural gas plants. Pumped hydro and CAES are mature with well-documented use, so batteries and flywheels are currently the primary focus for enhanced grid-scale safety. For these systems and possibly some others, the associated failure modes for grid-scale power and energy requirements have not been well-characterized, and this results in much larger uncertainty around the risks and consequences of failures. This uncertainty around system safety can lead to barriers to adoption and commercialization success but more importantly, the determination of impacts to health and the environment. To address these risks, it is recommended that efforts be concentrated in the following areas: (1) Materials science R&D extending into all device components (2) Engineering controls and system design (3) Simulation and modeling (4) System testing and analysis (5) Commissioning and field system safety protocols The key modus operandi for using the areas outlined in the preceding list is to develop understanding and confidence by relating results at one scale to expected outputs at a higher scale. It is important to try and predict the interplay between components, as well as protecting against unexpected outcomes when multiple failure modes are present at the same time. Extensive research, modeling, and validation testing are required to address these challenges. This warrants building a reliable safety program by combining hazard analysis approaches with research and commissioning plans. The primary mandate is to identify, respond to, and mitigate any observed safety events that are critical for the validation of safe ESS /410

393 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Brian OConnor Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Oct 25 15:39:47 EDT 2017 Committee Statement Committee Provides clarifications and mentions the reduction reaction in fuel cells that occurs with Statement: the oxidation reaction. Both the reduction and oxidation reactions should be mentioned. Public Input No. 193-NFPA [Section No. D.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 42 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 35 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Clark, Daniel Groden, Walter Haer, Jason Kashe, Mostafa Marshall, Clinton Rosewater, David Spataru, Alex Affirmative All Barrett, Jim P. Bekele, Zekarias Biggins, James B. Blum, Andrew Cantor, William P. Chatwin, Troy Conover, David Richard 392/410

394 Crnko, Timothy Davidson, Robert J. Dollard, Jr., James T. Florence, Laurie B. Fok, Kevin Gerczynski, Kara Ginder, David B. Guzman, Nicholas Hillaert, John A. Ingram, Jonathan G. Johnson, Nick Kell, Brad Kennedy, Chad Kluge, Richard G. Kozak, Paul Krcmar, Angela Lin, Roger McKinch, Terrance L. Mirek, Mark Christopher Orvedal, Cliff Paiss, Matthew Pruett, Scot Ruetenik, George Andrew Skoskiewicz, Andrzej Subbarao, Leo Towski, Chris Warner, Nick Woodfin, Ronald W /410

395 First Revision No. 70-NFPA [ Section No. D.5 ] D.2 Technical Comparison and Future Potential for ESS. It is apparent that there are a wide range of different ESS technologies, and it is highly likely that more will emerge in the next 10 to 15 years. Different applications with varying requirements will determine what features are needed, and this makes it difficult to conduct a comprehensive assessment and comparison. Not all ESS are commercially available in the current ranges for rated power (1 kw to 1 GW) and energy capacity (0.1 kwh to 100 GWh). Most of the technologies could be installed or upgraded with even larger power output and energy capacity (at least double), due to the modular design options. Figure D.5(a) Figure D.2(a) shows a very broad and generalized comparison of storage technologies and their applications. Figure D.2(a) Positioning of Energy Storage Technologies. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Storage System Guide for Compliance with Safety Codes and Standards.) Some exceptions are PHS and systems with underground storage for H2, SNG, and CAES. The energy-to-power (ETP) ratio adds an additional system characterization factor known as the discharge time [1 sec (short) to several months (long)] as a function of energy density. The higher the power and energy density, the lower the required volume for the system. There are many trade-offs for how each ESS is positioned with respect to performance based on these properties and best fit for key markets (utility, consumer, and renewable) and the applications within them. Figure D.5(b) Figure D.2(b) illustrates which ESS is or could become feasible for what applications, and where further research, development, and scale-up are necessary. Figure D.2(b) ESS Feasibility, Future Potential, and Need for Development by (Source: Fraunhofer ISE.) It can be concluded that many different types of ESS will be required to cover all the applications outlined, as no single superior universal storage technology exists /410