C&I BESS Outdoor Location per IFC 1207 — Mayfield Renewables
BESS must be installed with a minimum of 10 ft separation from any means of egress. Fire officials are authorized (but are not required) to reduce this if a large-scale fire test
Commercial energy storage systems must be designed by an Electrical Engineer. If a photovoltaic system is also part of the installation, please refer to the City of Covina – Residential Submittal” checklist. Solar PV systems will be on a separate SPV permit. *NOTE: that LA County Fire review and approval is required prior to permit issuance.
BESS must be installed with a minimum of 10 ft separation from any means of egress. Fire officials are authorized (but are not required) to reduce this if a large-scale fire test can demonstrate that a fire involving the BESS wouldn't adversely affect the exit paths in a potential fire scenario. 1207.5.1 Size and separation.
1207.5.8 Means of egress separation. BESS must be installed with a minimum of 10 ft separation from any means of egress. Fire officials are authorized (but are not required) to reduce this if a large-scale fire test can demonstrate that a fire involving the BESS wouldn't adversely affect the exit paths in a potential fire scenario.
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