Commercial and utility energy storage systems in Illinois
Which codes apply? In Illinois, commercial and utility energy storage systems fall under local adoption of the NEC, another model code in place of the IFC, local adoption of the IBC, and a fire code that predates NFPA 855.
Codes that reach commercial and utility energy storage systems
The edition Illinois enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe Illinois NEC recordLocal adoptionPartial
Where it reaches the product. Article 706, with 705 for the interconnection.
20 ILCS 3105/10.09-1 (as amended by P.A. 103-510)
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IFCInternational Fire CodeThe Illinois IFC recordAnother model codeVerified
Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, section 1207, and the operational permit.
Illinois Fire Prevention and Safety Rules · 41 Ill. Adm. Code 100.7
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe Illinois IBC recordLocal adoptionPartial
Where it reaches the product. Occupancy, construction type, and separation for the building that holds the system.
20 ILCS 3105/10.18; 20 ILCS 3105/10.09-1
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NFPA 855NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage SystemsThe Illinois NFPA 855 recordNot referencedVerified
Fire code predates NFPA 855
Where it reaches the product. The whole standard: siting, size and separation, fire control, explosion control, and commissioning.
Fire Prevention and Safety rules adopting NFPA 101 (2015), with NFPA 1 (2015) for one section · 41 Ill. Adm. Code 100.7
Illinois laws that name commercial and utility energy storage systems
Statutes, rules, and commission orders are tracked state by state.
No Illinois law or rule on the site names commercial and utility energy storage systems. The product page shows the states that have one.
For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use