Resources

Training for AHJs and Contractors/Installers on Automated Permitting Systems for Residential ESS. These trainings are organized by topic and audience.
Trainings for AHJS
Training Resources on ESS Automated Permitting – Guidebook Trainings and Webinars

2022 California Title 24 Building Standards Codes

California Department of General Services (DGS)
Code Compliance

California Building Standards Codes under Title 24

Inspecting a SolarAPP+ System: PV+Energy Storage

IREC Clean Energy Resources and Training
ESS Plan Review and Inspection

Example field inspection checklist

National Simplified Residential PV and Energy Storage Permit Guidelines

SolSmart
ESS Plan Review and Inspection
Simplified Residential PV and Energy Storage permitting guidelines

NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Fire Safety
Fire code associated with ESS

Safety Best Practices for the Installation of Energy Storage

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
ESS Plan Review and Inspection
Energy storage installation safety inspection checklist

Solar Equipment Lists Program

California Energy Commission
ESS Equipment List
Database of equipment, including ESS under 250 kWh and over 250 kWh, that meets established safety and performance standards

UL 9540A Test Method: Page

UL Solutions
Fire Safety
Webinars and fact sheets on interpreting UL 9540A test results

Webinar recording: Energy Storage System Basics and Beyond

IREC Clean Energy Resources and Training
Fire Safety

Discussion between a CA Fire Marshal and an advisor to a DOE national lab on ESS safety

Trainings for Installers/Contractors

California code compliance tools, training, and resources

EnergyCodeAce
Code Compliance

No-cost trainings and resources to help users comply with CA Title 24, Part 6 and Title 20 appliance standards

Digital Education On-Demand Training

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Code Compliance

Trainings on national electrical code changes

Continuing Education Units (CEUS) available

Energy Storage & Solar Systems, Safety Training Program

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Fire Safety
NFPA resources on ESS and solar safety

Fact sheet: Energy Storage Systems Fact Sheet

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Fire Safety
NFPA ESS safety fact sheet

ICC/IAEI Electrical Inspector Joint Certification program

International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Code Compliance

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available

Inspecting a SolarAPP+ System: PV+Energy Storage

IREC Clean Energy Resources and Training
ESS Plan Review and Inspection

Example field inspection checklist

National Simplified Residential PV and Energy Storage Permit Guidelines

SolSmart
ESS Plan Review and Inspection
Simplified Residential PV and Energy Storage permitting guidelines

NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Fire Safety
Fire code associated with ESS

SEAC Energy Storage Resources

Sustainable Energy Action Committee (SEAC)
Code Compliance
Compilation of resources to address code and technical challenges to ESS deployment

Solar Equipment Lists Program

California Energy Commission
ESS Equipment List
Provides a database of equipment, including ESS under 250 kWh and over 250 kWh, that meets established safety and performance standards

SolarAPP+ Permitting and Inspection Tool, Plan Review and Solar + Storage Permitting

IREC Clean Energy Resources and Training
Code Compliance

Trainings on using the SolarAPP+ checklist for inspecting Solar PV systems. Key topics include fire safety, structural attachment, weather sealing, grounding, and the installation of inverters, panelboards, and disconnects. Also features practical field inspection videos for enhanced learning.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available

Webinar recording: Energy Storage System Basics and Beyond

IREC Clean Energy Resources and Training
Fire Safety
Discussion between a CA Fire Marshal and an advisor to a DOE national lab on ESS safety
*Continuing Education Units (CEUS) available