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NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
2020 NFPA 855in force

In force since September 1, 2023. Instrument: State Fire Marshal's Office position on battery energy storage systems under its adopted NFPA 1-2021 fire code.

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Applies
Adopted directly
Instrument
State Fire Marshal's Office position on battery energy storage systems under its adopted NFPA 1-2021 fire code
Citation
Tex. Gov't Code 417.008(e), 417.0081; TDI battery energy storage systems page
Scope
Statewide
Amendments
None on file
Read on
Oct 24, 2026 from 1 state page
Transition rule
Not on file yet. Which permit date decides the edition is planned research.

What the record says

The passages that set the edition, quoted from the state’s own pages, each 30 words or fewer.

“In areas where SFMO has jurisdiction, the provisions of NFPA 855 (2020 edition) are applicable and enforceable.”

Exceptions and notes

Where the SFMO has jurisdiction, NFPA 855 (2020 edition) is stated as applicable and enforceable and as the edition referenced in the SFMO's current fire code. Local fire codes elsewhere.

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How Texas adopts the NFPA 855

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History

Dated NFPA 855 actions on file for Texas.

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