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Hood County tables BESS safety resolution after extensive public safety testimony
Summary
After hours of public comment citing NFPA 855 setbacks, UL 9540 testing and nearby school risks, Hood County Commissioners tabled a draft resolution on enforcing battery energy storage system safety to allow further edits and legal review.
Hood County Commissioners Court on July 22 introduced and then voted to table a draft resolution that would publicly announce the county’s expectation that incoming battery energy storage systems (BESS) comply with NFPA 855 fire‑safety standards.
The draft, presented by Commissioner Tu, was described as an informational notice intended to make prospective developers aware that the county and its fire marshal expect NFPA 855 compliance and that permitting and fee structures are under consideration. Fire Marshal Jeff Young confirmed the office already advises prospective projects that they must…
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