Large-scale battery energy storage systems are constantly evolving and that’s driving a series of ongoing improvements and modifications to the NFPA 855 Standard For The Installation Of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, International Fire Code (IFC), state codes and lessons learned. 

This webinar will address changes in code requirements, as well as the advancements in battery storage technology that have taken place during the past year.  It will also lay out an approach to managing large-scale battery failures and fires.  Because the industry continues to develop projectable data, and with codes still in development, this presentation will draw from testing conducted to date as well as real-life experiences with fire detection and suppression systems. 

The webinar will be presented by Paul Hayes, the CEO, owner and principal engineer of American Fire Technologies.  Paul has more than 30 years of experience managing a special hazard asset protection fire company for the industrial and power markets.  He is a graduate of North Carolina State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.  Paul is designated as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering and Fire Protection in more than 30 states.  He has NFPA code committee and code development experience, as well as knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and experience in regulatory agency negotiations.  His knowledge of products includes alarm and detection equipment, specialty devices, and both chemical and water-based suppression systems.  Paul has provided marketing, sales and engineered solutions for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) component of projects, turbine and utility markets, and project management ranging from individual projects to complex sites for a variety of private and utility clients.