The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss caused by fire, electrical, and related hazards. Founded in 1896, it publishes over 300 consensus codes and standards widely adopted around the world.
- NFPA 13 – Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems — BESS fire suppression
- NFPA 68 – Standard on explosion protection by deflagration venting — relevant to BESS gas venting
- NFPA 69 – Standard on explosion prevention systems — BESS enclosures
- NFPA 72 – National fire alarm and signalling code — fire detection for BESS installations
- NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 706 – National Electrical Code Article 706: electrical installation of stationary energy storage systems
- NFPA 111 – Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems (SEPSS)
- NFPA 855 – Installation of stationary energy storage systems — primary US BESS fire/safety code
References
- NFPA Codes and Standards, National Fire Protection Association
See also: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), SAE International, IEEE, Fire Suppression