Amended IN Senate April 09, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 283Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 05, 2025 An act to add Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, to add Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 283, as amended, Laird. Energy storage systems.Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission (commission) within the Department of General Services Government Operations Agency and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code. Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal, before the next triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted after January 1, 2025, to propose to the commission updates to the fire standards relating to requirements for lithium-based battery systems, as provided.This bill would require the commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the California Building Standards Code adopted after July 1, 2026.Existing law authorizes a person proposing an eligible facility, including an energy storage system that is capable of storing 200 megawatthours or more of energy, to file with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) an application for certification for the site and related facility, as provided. Existing law provides that the certification issued by the Energy Commission is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by a state, local, or regional agency for the use of the site and related facility.Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to direct the states 3 largest electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread deployment of distributed energy storage systems for specified purposes and authorizes the PUC to approve, or modify and approve, programs and investments of an electrical corporation in distributed energy storage systems with appropriate energy storage management systems, as defined.This bill would require an application submitted to the Energy Commission in accordance with the above-described provisions relating to certification of facilities by the Energy Commission, and an application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system, to include the applicants certification that the facility has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, and, at least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility or system is proposed, as provided. The bill would also prohibit the approval of those applications unless the local jurisdiction requires as a condition of approval that the system be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, that after installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the system be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal, and that the applicant bear the cost of the inspection. The bill would authorize a state or local entity to approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity only if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Clean Energy Safety Act of 2025.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 18944.22 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 25545.15 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b)(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 25545.16 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.SEC. 4.SEC. 5. Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) is added to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read: CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.SEC. 5.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act adding Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, adding Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and adding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.SEC. 6.SEC. 7. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Senate April 09, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 283Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 05, 2025 An act to add Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, to add Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 283, as amended, Laird. Energy storage systems.Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission (commission) within the Department of General Services Government Operations Agency and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code. Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal, before the next triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted after January 1, 2025, to propose to the commission updates to the fire standards relating to requirements for lithium-based battery systems, as provided.This bill would require the commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the California Building Standards Code adopted after July 1, 2026.Existing law authorizes a person proposing an eligible facility, including an energy storage system that is capable of storing 200 megawatthours or more of energy, to file with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) an application for certification for the site and related facility, as provided. Existing law provides that the certification issued by the Energy Commission is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by a state, local, or regional agency for the use of the site and related facility.Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to direct the states 3 largest electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread deployment of distributed energy storage systems for specified purposes and authorizes the PUC to approve, or modify and approve, programs and investments of an electrical corporation in distributed energy storage systems with appropriate energy storage management systems, as defined.This bill would require an application submitted to the Energy Commission in accordance with the above-described provisions relating to certification of facilities by the Energy Commission, and an application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system, to include the applicants certification that the facility has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, and, at least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility or system is proposed, as provided. The bill would also prohibit the approval of those applications unless the local jurisdiction requires as a condition of approval that the system be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, that after installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the system be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal, and that the applicant bear the cost of the inspection. The bill would authorize a state or local entity to approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity only if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Senate April 09, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2025
Amended IN Senate April 09, 2025
Amended IN Senate March 20, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 283
Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 05, 2025
Introduced by Senator Laird
February 05, 2025
An act to add Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, to add Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 283, as amended, Laird. Energy storage systems.
Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission (commission) within the Department of General Services Government Operations Agency and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code. Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal, before the next triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted after January 1, 2025, to propose to the commission updates to the fire standards relating to requirements for lithium-based battery systems, as provided.This bill would require the commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the California Building Standards Code adopted after July 1, 2026.Existing law authorizes a person proposing an eligible facility, including an energy storage system that is capable of storing 200 megawatthours or more of energy, to file with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) an application for certification for the site and related facility, as provided. Existing law provides that the certification issued by the Energy Commission is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by a state, local, or regional agency for the use of the site and related facility.Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to direct the states 3 largest electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread deployment of distributed energy storage systems for specified purposes and authorizes the PUC to approve, or modify and approve, programs and investments of an electrical corporation in distributed energy storage systems with appropriate energy storage management systems, as defined.This bill would require an application submitted to the Energy Commission in accordance with the above-described provisions relating to certification of facilities by the Energy Commission, and an application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system, to include the applicants certification that the facility has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, and, at least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility or system is proposed, as provided. The bill would also prohibit the approval of those applications unless the local jurisdiction requires as a condition of approval that the system be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, that after installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the system be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal, and that the applicant bear the cost of the inspection. The bill would authorize a state or local entity to approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity only if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission (commission) within the Department of General Services Government Operations Agency and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code. Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal, before the next triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted after January 1, 2025, to propose to the commission updates to the fire standards relating to requirements for lithium-based battery systems, as provided.
This bill would require the commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the California Building Standards Code adopted after July 1, 2026.
Existing law authorizes a person proposing an eligible facility, including an energy storage system that is capable of storing 200 megawatthours or more of energy, to file with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) an application for certification for the site and related facility, as provided. Existing law provides that the certification issued by the Energy Commission is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by a state, local, or regional agency for the use of the site and related facility.
Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the PUC to direct the states 3 largest electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread deployment of distributed energy storage systems for specified purposes and authorizes the PUC to approve, or modify and approve, programs and investments of an electrical corporation in distributed energy storage systems with appropriate energy storage management systems, as defined.
This bill would require an application submitted to the Energy Commission in accordance with the above-described provisions relating to certification of facilities by the Energy Commission, and an application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system, to include the applicants certification that the facility has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, and, at least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility or system is proposed, as provided. The bill would also prohibit the approval of those applications unless the local jurisdiction requires as a condition of approval that the system be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the NFPA 855, that after installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the system be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal, and that the applicant bear the cost of the inspection. The bill would authorize a state or local entity to approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity only if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local officers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Clean Energy Safety Act of 2025.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 18944.22 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 25545.15 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b)(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 25545.16 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.SEC. 4.SEC. 5. Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) is added to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read: CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.SEC. 5.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act adding Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, adding Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and adding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.SEC. 6.SEC. 7. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Clean Energy Safety Act of 2025.
SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Clean Energy Safety Act of 2025.
SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Clean Energy Safety Act of 2025.
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SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 18944.22 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 18944.22 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
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18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.
18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.
18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.
18944.22. The commission and the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall review and consider the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, for incorporation into the next update of the code adopted after July 1, 2026.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 25545.15 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b)(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 25545.15 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:
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25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b)(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b)(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b)(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
25545.15. In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify both of the following:
(a) The facility energy storage system has been designed in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the mostly recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(b) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.
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(c) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the facility energy storage system is proposed and discussed the facility energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 25545.16 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 25545.16 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:
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25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
25545.16. The commission shall not certify an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, pursuant to this chapter, unless both of the following requirements are satisfied:
(a) The facility energy storage system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If Systems, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(1) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage system owner may voluntarily design the energy storage system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.
(2) If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.
(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the facility energy storage system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
SEC. 4.SEC. 5. Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) is added to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read: CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.
SEC. 4.SEC. 5. Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) is added to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.
CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.
CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems
CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Management Systems
8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.
8500. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:
(a) Energy storage management system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2838.2.
(b) NFPA 855 means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The applicable edition of NFPA 855 shall be the 2023 edition, unless a later edition is incorporated into the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Section 18944.22 of the Health and Safety Code or designated by the commission as applicable to this chapter. If there is a conflict between a provision of NFPA 855 and a provision of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) or any other regulation adopted by a state agency, the more protective provision shall apply.
8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
8501. An application submitted to a local jurisdiction for an energy storage management system shall include the applicants certification of both of the following:
(a) (1) The energy storage management system has been designed in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.
(b) At least 30 days before submitting an application, the applicant met and conferred with the local fire department responsible for fire suppression in the area where the energy storage management system is proposed and discussed the energy storage management system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency response plans.
8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
8502. A local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage management system, unless the local jurisdiction requires both of the following as a condition of approval:
(a) (1) The energy storage management system shall be constructed, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, and decommissioned in accordance with the NFPA 855. 855, unless the most recently published edition was published less than one year before the date of the application, in which case the energy storage management system shall be designed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a manufacturer or energy storage management system owner may voluntarily design an energy storage management system in accordance with a more recent edition of NFPA 855 before its operative date, if compliance with all applicable listing and testing requirements is demonstrated.
(b) After installation is complete, but before commencing operations, the energy storage management system shall be inspected by the local fire department responsible for fire suppression or by a representative or designee of the State Fire Marshal. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspection.
8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.
8503. (a) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply:
(1) Dedicated-use building has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(2) Noncombustible building means a building that meets the Type I building requirements set forth in Part 11 (commencing with Section 101) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(3) Remote outdoor installation has the same meaning as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
(b) A state or local entity may only approve the construction of an energy storage management system with over 600 kilowatthours of storage capacity if it is located in a noncombustible, dedicated-use building or is a remote outdoor installation.
SEC. 5.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act adding Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, adding Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and adding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.
SEC. 5.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act adding Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, adding Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and adding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.
SEC. 5.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act adding Section 18944.22 to the Health and Safety Code, adding Sections 25545.15 and 25545.16 to the Public Resources Code, and adding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 1 2 to 4, 5, inclusive, of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.
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SEC. 6.SEC. 7. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6.SEC. 7. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6.SEC. 7. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.
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However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.