Staff flags major IFC changes for battery-storage and lithium-hazard language
Summary
Staff outlined proposals to add 2027 ICC model-code language to the IFC addressing battery-storage systems and lithium battery hazards, and to add an exception clarifying when sprinklers are not required for energy-storage batteries.
Staff told the council there are multiple IFC comments that would insert new 2024/2027 model-code language addressing battery-storage systems and lithium battery hazards. The suggested changes would be significant additions not currently in the CR102 draft and could alter fire-code obligations for energy-storage installations.
Dustin said one comment would add updated language that is not yet in the draft: "This 1st 1 introduces modifications to the section 3 20 that would align with the 2027 ICC model code." Another comment proposes clarifying that batteries used for energy storage systems are not required to have an automatic sprinkler system under section 1207 in certain circumstances; staff asked for council direction on these substantive edits.
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