Risks of electrical batteries for the NHS Estate

NHS Estates Technical Bulletin 2023/2

NHS England, 2023
Risks of electrical batteries for the NHS Estate Download document

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NHS Estates Technical Bulletin

Abstract

Focuses on the risks of electrical batteries, supplying additional guidance and standards. Annexes A and B cover areas such as situations which increase the risk of fires caused by batteries, actions to be taken and fire risk assessment considerations. This information will be included in the revision of HTM 05 Firecode which was under development at the time this NETB was published.

History

Date of issue: 29 August 2023. Date published: 30 August 2023. Date last updated: 2 October 2023. NHS Estates reference: NETB/2023/02. Publication reference: PRN00713.

Subjects

  • Health buildings/hospitals
  • Building types
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Fire protection

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NHS England lead the NHS in England to supply high quality services. NHS England collaborate with the wider NHS and partners so that best use is made of digital technology, research and innovation and to deliver value for money, increased productivity and efficiency. NHS England operate the national IT systems supporting health and social care and work with data generated by health and social care services in order to provide better outcomes for patients.

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