Is New York 3 RCNY 608-01 in force?

Yes. In force from Oct 1, 2019.

Which products does New York 3 RCNY 608-01 affect?

New York 3 RCNY 608-01 affects Residential energy storage systems and Commercial and utility energy storage systems.

When does New York 3 RCNY 608-01 take effect?

The effective date on file is October 1, 2019.

3 RCNY 608-01

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does New York 3 RCNY 608-01 do? Requires outdoor stationary battery systems in the city to keep 10-foot setbacks and requires FDNY permits for lithium-ion systems over 20 kWh. Also requires a certificate of fitness holder, remote monitoring, and warning signs for larger systems.

Facts

Kind: Rule
Status: In force
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: October 1, 2019
Effective: October 1, 2019
Topics: Fire protection and siting, Permitting
Products: Residential energy storage systems Commercial and utility energy storage systems
Source: Fire Department of the City of New York (opens in a new tab)
Citation: 3 RCNY 608-01 (FDNY, Outdoor Stationary Storage Battery Systems)

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition New York is on. Each links to the record.

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