Battery Energy Storage System Safety Master Class (NFPA 855/68/69/70/Plume Modeling) - VIRTUAL MULTI DAY COURSE

This master class will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of NFPA 855, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, and NFPA 70, including the “why” behind key requirements and the broader context surrounding risk and mitigation strategies for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The course will address both prescriptive and performance-based aspects of these standards and is designed for a wide range of industry professionals, including engineers, insurance professionals, fire service personnel, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), manufacturers, and others involved in BESS design, installation, evaluation, and safety.

Attendees should have a basic understanding of energy storage systems and associated safety concepts. The course will also feature new modules covering the application of NFPA 70 to BESS, plume modeling, and community risk assessment.

Instruction will be led by hand-selected industry experts with specialized expertise in each topic area, providing participants with practical insights grounded in real-world experience.

The course will cover specific topics such as:

• 2026 NFPA 855 - New Requirements & Concepts
• Large Scale Fire Testing
• UL 9540/9540A
• NFPA 68/NFPA 69 (Prescriptive/Performance Based, Partial Volume Deflagrations, Design Approaches, Modeling, Fundamentals)
• NFPA 70 (Application to BESS)
• Fire Suppression/Detection
• Hazard Mitigation Analysis
• Emergency Response
• Plume Modeling and Community Risk

Course instructors are:

Nicholas Bartlett, Atar Fire (NFPA 855 Portion)

Lorenz Boeck, REMBE (NFPA 68/69)

Ryan Mayfield, Mayfield Renewables (NFPA 70)

Andrew Cullen, Ponderosa Safety & Risk (Plume Modeling & Community Risk)

This course will be offered virtually via ZOOM. The course is offered in five two hour segments for working professionals. The times are chosen to allow for the best availabilitiy for attendees in both North America and Europe.

Monday, November 2, 7AM-9AM PST, 10AM-12PM EST, 4PM-6PM CET

Tuesday, November 3, 7AM-9AM PST, 10AM-12PM EST, 4PM-6PM CET

Wednesday, November 4, 7AM-9AM PST, 10AM-12PM EST, 4PM-6PM CET

Thursday, November 5, 7AM-9AM PST, 10AM-12PM EST, 4PM-6PM CET

Friday, November 6, 7AM-9AM PST, 10AM-12PM EST, 4PM-6PM CET

ZOOM sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees via share drive link after course.