Are fire and rescue services statutory consultees in Bess developments?

In the UK, fire and rescue services are currently not statutory consultees in BESS developments. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) advise that as best practise, safety measures and risk mitigation should be developed in collaboration with the local fire and rescue service.

Are fire and rescue services statutory consultees?

It should be noted that fire and rescue services are not statutory consultees in the BESS planning process under the Town and Planning Act 2010. However, NFCC does advise in its guidance that it is best practice for safety measures and risk mitigation measures to be developed in collaboration with the local fire and rescue service.

What is FSRI doing about battery safety?

FSRI is calling on all members of the fire service to “Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety” in the station, at home and in the community, from the initial product purchasing to disposing of the product when it is no longer read more

Is Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service a statutory consultee?

Whilst Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is not a statutory consultee as part of the Local Authority planning process, the National Fire Chiefs Council encourages applicants and the local planning authority to have early engagement with the local Fire and Rescue Service, continuing throughout the planning process.

What is a grid scale battery energy storage system?

Grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a fundamental part of the UK’s move toward a sustainable energy system. This guidance supersedes and seeks to build on the original guidance document that was published in 2023 (Version 1).

Can ESS systems be installed in a single family home?

ESS Systems can be installed in single family homes too large commercial and utility applications. Spread the word about Lithium-ion battery safety Originally developed by the City of Toronto and Toronto Fire Services, these resources have been adapted for fire services across Ontario.