Delivered by FPA Australia in partnership with Lote Consulting and ATAR Fire, the NFPA 855 BESS Lithium Battery Workshop will take place the day after Fire Australia 2026, providing a focused, in-depth learning opportunity for professionals working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
The rapid deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support renewable energy integration introduces complex fire and explosion hazards that challenge traditional safety frameworks in Australia. NFPA 855:2026 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems is the leading global fire safety standard for ESS installations. Therefore, understanding and correctly applying NFPA 855:2026 is critical to managing fire safety risk and meeting regulatory compliance. This full-day workshop is designed to help participants confidently interpret code requirements, understand the intent behind them, and apply practical, defensible mitigation strategies in real-world environments.