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SAFETY RULES: An Update on Lithium-ion Battery Use in Critical Facilities

July 20, 2018

This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries compared to VRLA in UPS applications and presents an overview of the codes and standards related to applying lithium-ion batteries safely within the critical infrastructure industry.

Key Takeaways

  • Lithium-ion batteries are smaller, lighter, longer-lasting and more efficient.
  • Advances in battery development, coupled with new code standards, are making lithium-ion batteries a more viable choice for data center deployments.
  • The new 2018 NFPA Fire Code 1 has a five-page section (Section 52.3) on how to safely deploy lithium-ion batteries for data centers and other applications
  • Information to help select the right chemistry for the application and understand the difference between industrial/commercial grade and consumer grade lithium-ion batteries.
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