Batteries and Energy Storage Ad Hoc Committee
(AH-BES)
Batteries and Energy Storage Ad Hoc Committee
Established by the Code Council Board of Directors, this ad hoc committee will explore how building safety is impacted by the manufacturing, storage, use and recycling of batteries and energy storage systems.
This committee will identify any increased risk to the built environment and pinpoint gaps in codes and standards needing to be addressed to strengthen building, fire and life safety requirements for batteries and energy storage systems.
The committee will then identify and recommend areas of change to the Code Council Board for relevant codes and standards. Upon completion of its stated objectives, the committee will prepare and submit a final report of its activities and findings to the Board.
The committee will follow the Code Council’s established procedures and is expected to conduct its activities through the 2024-2026 Code Development Cycle.
Committee Overview
STATUS
Inactive | Sunset
MEETING INFO
BES Meeting Notices
MEMBERSHIP
BES Roster
DOCUMENTS
BES Documents
SECRETARIAT
Russ Manning, SVP
Christine Reed, Staff Coordinator
Karl Fippinger, Staff SME Fire
Kris Stenger, Staff SME Energy
Committee News
25.08.08 | Keep engaged with the Code Related Work at the FCAC.
The code related work continues in this effort within the ICC Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC). You can find information on the FCAC page.
You are encouraged to sign up for the FCAC related workgroup as an interested party (IP). Sign up for the "Code | FCAC - Fire Code Action Committee | WG04 Energy Technologies" workgroup IP list on the ICC Applications & Interested Parties site. (Click on the "Interested Party..." button.)
25.07.12 | Ad HOC BES Committee Report is Published.
The final committee report is published for public viewing. This industry leading report provides insights from experts across the building and manufacturing industry on Lithium Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for safety in the built environment. (See BSJ Article) Report: English Version | Spanish Version
25.04.26 | ICC Board of Directors Receives Final Report.
The ICC Board of Directors was presented with the final report from the Ad Hoc Committee and sunset the committee.
23.10.20 | ICC Board of Directors Appoints Committee
The ICC Board of Directors appointed the AD HOC Committee members. (See "Membership" / "Roster" above)
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