Staff flags major IFC changes for battery-storage and lithium-hazard language
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.
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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.
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