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Ground-Mounted Battery Energy Storage Systems  \nJanuary29, 2024  \n[https://bess-sdk.com](https://bess-sdk.com)  Page 1 / 37  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction 4  \nApplicable Codes, Standards, And Reference Documents 5  \nDefinitions 7  \nFire Protection Site Design 10  \nBESS Installation Classifications 10  \nBESS Spatial Separations 10  \nFire Department Access 21  \nDetection And Alarm Systems 23  \nConventional Fire Alarm Control  \nPanel Integration 23  \nAddressable Fire Alarm Control Panel Integration 24  \nFire Alarm Control Panel Installation Considerations 26  \nConduit and Wiring 26  \nFire Alarm Circuit Pathway 27  \nFire Alarm Monitoring 27  \nFirst Responder Panel ( FRP) 28  \nManual Purge System 29  \nFire Suppression Systems 30  \nWater Supply 30  \nFire Hydrants 30  \nFire Suppression System 31  \nFire Water Containment 33  \nExplosion Prevention Systems 34  \nDeflagration Venting 34  \nFlammable Gas Ventilation System 34  \nReview And Acceptance Of Fire Protection Systems 35  \nDesign Review 35  \nAcceptance Testing 36  \n[https://bess-sdk.com](https://bess-sdk.com)  Page 2 / 37  \nRecord of Completion 36  \nInspection, Testing, And Maintenance 37  \nFigures  \nFigure 1. BESS Clearance Exceptions 13  \nFigure 2. Components of a Means of Egress from a Building 14  \nFigure 3. Spatial Separation of Large Oil-Insulated Equipment Greater  \nthan 5,000 Gallons (19,000 liters) 16 Figure 4. Spatial Separation of Large Oil-Insulated Equipment  \nBetween 500 and 5000 Gallons (1,900 and 19,000 liters) 17  \nFigure 5. Spatial Separation of Large Oil-Insulated Equipment  \nGreater than 500 Gallons (1,900 liters) 18 Figure 6. Spatial Separation of BESS to BESS Based on Radiative Heat Contours 19  \nFigure 7. Fire Barrier Examples 20  \nFigure 8. Fire Department Access Road Example Arrangement 22  \nFigure 9. Addressable Master FACP Integration of Conventional FACP 24  \nFigure 10. Single Addressable FACP With Multiple SLC Loops 25  \nFigure 11. Multiple Networked Addressable FACP With Multiple SLC Loops 25  \nFigure 12. Typical Fire Hydrant Installation Detail 31  \nFigure 13. Dry FDC Ball Drip Inspection Pit 32  \nTables  \nTable 1. BESS Clearance to Exposures 11  \nTable 2. Recommended Oil-Insulated Equipment  \nSeparation Distance [ NFPA 850 Table 6.1.4.3] 16  \n[https://bess-sdk.com](https://bess-sdk.com)  Page 3 / 37  \nIntroduction  \nThis fire protection site design guide is intended to provide a high-level overview of fire protection requirements and best practices for Battery Energy Storage System ( BESS) facility implementation. The site design guide references fire protection requirements contained within codes and standards published by the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA) . In addition, good engineering practices are provided, where applicable.  \nDuring project initiation, it is important to reference the versions of the ICC and NFPA standards adopted and/or amended by the state or local jurisdiction, as these versions may impose more stringent requirements. Some state and local jurisdiction versions of ICC and NFPA standards may lack BESS regulatory language. For such cases, it is recommended that the most recent edition of ICC and NFPA standards relevant to BESS be implemented to provide an adequate level of fire protection.  \nDialogue with the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) should be established early in the project to ensure that all fire protection requirements have been identified. The initial exchange with the AHJ should address planned fire protection features, first responder safety, and local fire protection concerns.  \nUL verification service investigation tests ( UL 9540A, 4th edition) are oʯen required for installations seeking variances from the baseline requirements stipulated by the ICC and NFPA (i.e., maximum stored energy, spacing between units, etc.) . 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