Battery cabinet on-site installation requirements and standards

Do battery storage systems comply with construction and safety requirements?

With the growing adoption of battery storage systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, ensuring compliance with construction and safety requirements is essential. This guide provides a technical overview of considerations relevant to the integration of battery storage systems into new and existing constructions.

What are the requirements for battery installations for stand-alone power systems?

Battery installations for stand-alone power systems shall now follow the requirements in AS/NZS 5139. This includes lead-acid battery banks. Throughout this guideline, the following definitions and those of AS/NZS 3000 apply.

Can battery storage systems be integrated into new and existing constructions?

This guide provides a technical overview of considerations relevant to the integration of battery storage systems into new and existing constructions. It serves as a reference for builders, engineers, architects, and facility managers, aligning with the principles of the National Construction Code (NCC).

Does a site-specific battery system comply with AS/NZS 5139?

It only considers the site-specific battery system component as required to comply with AS/NZS 5139. AS/NZS 5139 requires the performance of a risk assessment prior to planning the installation of a battery system, regardless of the type of battery system you plan install.