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Misinterpretation or misunderstanding of these deliverables can lead to design and installation of energy storage systems for which the requirements of Fire Code of New York State (FCNYS) 1206 are not sufficiently met.\nPeer reviews by experts in the field can assist local AHJs in their review and understanding of BESS permit applications and their compliance with existing Fire Code requirements. The 2020 FCNYS Section 1206.8 Peer Review gives local AHJs the authority to require that BESS developers pay for an independent peer review of the developer’s permit application. However, despite the benefits, peer reviews are rarely utilized.\nAccordingly, NYSERDA has incorporated a mandate for peer reviews to be conducted by vetted, qualified experts for all BESS installations not sited in New York City exceeding energy capacity thresholds established for lithium-ion batteries in 2020 FCNYS Table 1206.12 to ensure proper compliance and oversight for projects procured under NYSERDA’s Retail and Bulk Energy Storage Programs.\nReport Reliance and Jurisdiction\nThis Report is provided in support of a funding decision related to NYSERDA program eligibility and does not replace the Applicant’s responsibility for obtaining and complying with all relevant local, state, and federal permits and approvals. This Report may be shared, at the Applicant’s discretion, with relevant authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), but neither NYSERDA nor the Peer Reviewer may be held liable for the findings herein.\n\u000f\nMinimum Technical Requirements\nThe findings in this Report are based on the most current enforceable codes, standards, and Program requirements. These findings are detailed in the checklists and commentary sections of this Report. For additional technical background and comprehensive Program requirements, please refer to NYSERDA’s Peer Review Guidebook, which can be found on the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Energy-Storage-Program/Developers-and-Contractors/Residential-and-Retail-Storage-Incentives\" \u0014Residential and Retail Storage Incentives website\u0015.\nReview Summary\nLegend: Peer Reviewers will indicate the Review Status as one of the following:\nPeer Review Narrative\nGeneral Findings\nTHIS SPACE IS FOR A NARRATIVE OVERVIEW OF PEER REVIEW OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY DEVELOPERS TO ADDRESS NONCONFORMANCES IN DESIGNS\n\u000f\nDocumentation Review\n* This requirement was adopted in the 2025 Fire Code of New York State and will go into effect on January 1, 2026.\nNarrative/Cover Letter Review\nProject Design Review (Equipment and Design Drawings)\nBESS Fire Protection System(s) Review\nFull UL 9540A Test Reports Review\n\u000f\n\u000f\nExplosion Control Analysis Review\nDeflagration management takes two distinct approaches: Deflagration Protection (as detailed in NFPA 68) and Deflagration Prevention (as detailed in NFPA 69). Different battery systems may use both approaches or may use one of them depending on the technology and manufacturer.\n\u000f\n\u000f\nO&M, BMS, and Installation Manuals Review\n\u000f\n\u000f\nSite-Specific HMA Review\n\u000f\n\u000f\nSite-Specific ERP Review\nSite-Specific Safety Training Review\nCommissioning Plan Review\nDecommissioning Plan Review\nAppendix A: Review History (Past Checklists)\n\u000f\nAppendix B: Document Review Checklist","cbCaifmmWCQGDiQV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifmmWCQGDiQV","docx",622887,31,"English","# Facility Details\n## Review History\n# Program Background\n## About the NYSERDA ESS Peer Review Process\n# Report Reliance and Jurisdiction\n# Minimum Technical Requirements\n# Review Summary\n## Legend: Peer Review Status\n# Documentation Review\n## Narrative/Cover Letter Review\n## Project Design Review (Equipment and Design Drawings)\n## BESS Fire Protection System(s) Review\n## Full UL 9540A Test Reports Review\n## Explosion Control Analysis Review\n## O&M, BMS, and Installation Manuals Review\n## Site-Specific HMA Review\n## Site-Specific ERP Review\n## Site-Specific Safety Training Review\n## Commissioning Plan Review\n## Decommissioning Plan Review\n# Appendix A: Review History (Past Checklists)\n# Appendix B: Document Review Checklist","[{\"question\":\"What deliverables does the NYSERDA ESS peer review rely on for siting and compliance decisions?\",\"answer\":\"The process is based on critical BESS permitting deliverables, especially the Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and UL 9540A test reports containing product-level test data.\"},{\"question\":\"What authority does the 2020 FCNYS Section 1206.8 Peer Review provide to local AHJs?\",\"answer\":\"It authorizes local AHJs to require that BESS developers pay for an independent peer review of the developer’s permit application.\"},{\"question\":\"Does this peer review report replace the applicant’s permitting responsibilities?\",\"answer\":\"No. The report supports a NYSERDA funding eligibility decision and does not replace the Applicant’s responsibility to obtain and comply with all relevant local, state, and federal permits and approvals.\"}]","About the NYSERDA ESS Peer Review Process - Energy Storage System Peer Review Report Template | DOCX"]