Electrical installations - Protection against fire of battery energy storage systems for use in dwellings - Specification

PAS 63100:2024

British Standards Institution
Electrical installations - Protection against fire of battery energy storage systems for use in dwellings - Specification Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

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PAS

Abstract

This specification provides guidelines for managing fire safety hazards associated with Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESSs) in UK homes, focusing on reducing the risk of battery fires and their impact. It emphasizes the importance of suitable fire compartmentation, fire detection systems, and escape routes, while also considering the unique fire behaviour of batteries, such as focused jet-like flaming.

History

First published March 2024. This PAS is not to be regarded as a British Standard.

ISBN

9780539289176

Subjects

  • Electric/electronic safety related systems
  • Building services
  • Electrical services

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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