Bill > SB986

This bill requires the owner or operator of a stationary energy storage system, which are facilities that store large amounts of energy, to pay for specialized fire response training and equipment for local fire departments that are responsible for fighting fires in the area where the system is located. This training must specifically address battery energy fire suppression and adhere to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 standard, which provides guidelines for installing these systems. The State Fire Marshal will be responsible for overseeing and enforcing these requirements, and they are also authorized to create additional regulations to ensure the bill is properly implemented, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.