Energy storage site lighting requirements

What are the requirements for a battery energy storage system?

The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to all battery energy storage systems with a rated nameplate capacity of equal to or greater than 1,000 kilowatts (1 megawatt).

What are lighng requirements?

Lighng provisions typically cover areas such as access points, equipment locaons, and signage. The specific lighng requirements may vary depending on factors such as the size and configuraon of the energy storage system, as well as the surrounding environment.

What are the lighting power density requirements?

Lighting power density requirements have been set for a range of interior and exterior space types, ranging from the lowest, 0.18 W/sf for parking garages, to the highest, 0.96 W/sf for hospitals. See chart on page 6 for full details.

Which lighting requirements are applicable to Bess?

Lighting requirements applicable to other infrastructure within the [County/Village/Town/City], or requirements specified in state statute or code for electrical infrastructure are appropriate to apply to BESS so long as they do not conflict with NFPA 855.

What are the NFPA requirements for energy storage systems?

3 NFPA 855 and NFPA 70 idenfies lighng requirements for energy storage systems. These requirements are designed to ensure adequate visibility for safe operaon, maintenance, and emergency response. Lighng provisions typically cover areas such as access points, equipment locaons, and signage.

What are the requirements for lighting controls for dwelling units?

nstalled luminaires in the space (Section 9.4.3).Standard 90.1-2022 also established a req irement for lighting controls for dwelling units. At least 50% of the permanently installed luminaires in dwelling units must be controlled with dimmers or devices that automatically turn off the lighting within 20 minutes