As opposed to power/lawn tools, there are a number of LFP home backup battery systems available. Tesla's PowerWall is behind the times with this, I think, and there have been (very rare) fires attributed to PowerWall batteries. Because of the size and cycle frequency for home battery backup, I would argue that LFP is the *correct* chemistry right now for most people for both safety and long-term performance. Sodium ion batteries will probably take over this role in the future due to cost and similar safety profiles.Makes sense. I wonder how many local codes are equipped to provide guidance on this.My local building inspector indicated I would need to fireproof the room that the power wall(s) would be located in, possibly the entire basement.What about large battery packs for solar, such as Power Walls. Where should they be placed?
If a building code regulates permanently installed home battery systems but doesn't differentiate based on chemistry, they are already outdated. I would wager that in a lot of areas where batteries and solar have low penetration, limited attention has been put into updating this type of building code.
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