Multifamily Housing Battery Storage Fire Safety: Frequently Asked Questions

When properly installed, battery storage has proven to be a safe technology, and it is becoming safer every year as more protective regulations and best practices are established. However, many communities have raised concerns about battery storage safety, especially regarding lithium-ion batteries, which currently dominate the battery storage technology market.

To build battery storage safety awareness and dispel common misconceptions, Clean Energy Group published a series of informational resources about lithium-ion battery storage fire safety.

The latest fact sheet addresses health and safety considerations for lithium-ion battery storage systems installed at multifamily housing facilities. It was designed as an introductory resource suitable for community outreach and education.

Topics covered include:

• What is battery storage?
• How can battery storage support multifamily housing?
• Is battery storage safe to install at multifamily housing?
• What are the fire safety risks associated with battery storage?
• How can a multifamily housing provider mitigate the risks associated with battery energy storage?
• How can a multifamily housing provider support fire safety preparedness among residents?
• What actions should a housing provider take in the event of a battery storage fire?
• What actions should residents take in the event of a battery storage fire?
• What are the health considerations for residents during a battery storage fire?
• What is the remediation process, post battery storage fire?

For more information and resources, see Clean Energy Group’s Battery Energy Storage Fire Safety Toolkit.