1、 Technical Requirements and Standard Adaptation Paths in European Energy Storage Fire Protection Service Dott.Alfredo Belli www.prontoantincendio.itOctober 2025OctoberOctober 20252025The European ScenarioIn Europe,fire protection in energy storage systems is more“flexible”compared,for example,to the
2、 USA because it is based on general requirements that ensure safety while giving the design engineer the freedom to choose the most suitable technical solutions.For example,a European facility can choose between inert gas systems,condensed aerosol,water mist or other technology to extinguish a fire,
3、as long as it meets the safety requirements established by the standards.European Fire Engineer does not appreciate European Fire Engineer does not appreciate this excessive flexibilitythis excessive flexibilitySo many options but thats the European way In Europe regulation is fragmented and based o
4、n a combination of international standards and national regulations.Currently,Europe does not have a unified standard,but is based on different technical regulations that cover aspects of safety,design and installation of BESS.The first step consists of a fire risk assessment carried out by a Fire S
5、afety Professional at this point,the Fire Protection Professional evaluates the following main regulatory references.International Standards(IEC/ISO)IEC 62933-5-1/5-2:safety requirements and risk management for BESS.IEC 62619:safety of lithium-ion batteries for industrial applications.IEC 61427:perf
6、ormance requirements for batteries in photovoltaic systems and grid applications.ISO 6182:devices for sprinkler and water mist fire-extinguishing systems.in addition to theseEuropean Standards(EN+EU European Standards(EN+EU DirectivesDirectives)EN 15276-2:Fixed firefighting systems.Condensed aerosol