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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12e NFPA-855_Compliance_Guide_for_Tesla_Megapack_Products (1) r rti { NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONFOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS CONFIDENTIAL • NDA ONLY •. • 2024 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS All specifications and descriptions contained in this document are verified to be accurate at the time of printing. However, because continuous improvement is a goal at Tesla, we reserve the right to make product or documentation modifications at any time, with or without notice. The images provided in this document are for demonstration purposes only. Depending on product version and market region, details may appear slightly different. This document does not create contractual obligations for Tesla or its affiliates and is provided without warranty of any kind, except to the extent expressly agreed in a contract. LATEST REVISIONS Documents are periodically updated. 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The unauthorized use of any trademark displayed in this document or on the product is strictly prohibited. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION—SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 2 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Document Scope and Purpose This document is for projects using Tesla Megapack (including Megapack, Megapack 2, and Megapack 2 XL) as a reference for the product's applicability to the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 855 Standard (2023 Edition). This document does not provide the full text for each requirement and should be reviewed in parallel with a subscription-based, digital edition of the NFPA 855 Standard (not provided by Tesla). This document describes the NFPA standard requirements only as far as they are applicable Megapack products. There may be additional or different requirements customers must follow as described in the applicable Site Design Manual. Reference Documents • NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems (2023) It is available for reference in the following formats: o A digital edition. Select the linked subsection number in the table below to be directed to the corresponding NFPA link in the subscription-based, digital edition. o A free access version (www.nfpa.org/855) o A printed copy (This version may not include tentative interim amendments) • Megapack Site Design Manual- https://partners.tesla.com/home/en- US/content/download/Megapack_Site_Design_Manual.pdf • Megapack 2 Design and Installation Manual- https://partners.tesla.com/home/en- US/content/download/Megapack_2_Design_and_Installation_Manual.pdf • Megapack 2 XL Design and Installation Manual- https:Hpartners.tesla.com/home/en- US/content/download/Megapack_2_XL_Design_and_lnstallation_Manual.pdf • Industrial Lithium-ion Battery Emergency Response Guide - https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Lithium- lon_Battery_Emergency_Response_Guide_en.pdf Common Acronyms Used in this Document • FPE— Fire Protection Engineer • AHJ — Authority Having Jurisdiction • ESS — Energy Storage System Tesla is committed to helping fire departments and first responders safely handle emergency situations involving all Tesla products. Contact your Tesla representative or Service Provider for additional information. NOTE: This document has been updated to consider the Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 855 issued by the National Fire Protection Association on August 25, 2022, and with an effective date of September 14, 2023. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 3 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.1 General. - Compliant as detailed in Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 below. 4.2 Construction Documents. 4.2.1 —General. 4.2.1.1 Compliant. Project related documents to be provided by developer/ Developer/EPC EPC. Product specific items are Compliant as noted: Tesla can support (1) Project specific (2) N/A for Tesla ESS (3) Project specific (4) Product information available from Tesla (5) Product information available from Tesla (6) Project specific (7) Product information available in FPE report (8) Project specific 4.2.1.2 Project specific. Owner/Operator 4.2.1.3 Compliant. Information for items 1-4 provided in FPE report (NDA Tesla required. 4.2.1.4 Compliant. Modeling data available in FPE report (NDA required). Tesla 4.2.2 - Building Owner. - Project specific Scope of EPC 4.2.3—Manuals. - Project specific Scope of EPC 4.2.3.1 Project specific. Scope of EPC Support from Tesla 4.2.3.2 Project specific. Scope of EPC Support from Tesla 4.2.4—Commissioning Plan. Scope of EPC - See Chapter 6. Support from Tesla 4.3 Emergency Planning and Training. 4.3.1 —General. - Project specific Owner/Owner's Required for Megapack and greater than one Powerpack installation. authorized agent See Tesla ERG for more details. www.tesla.com/fi rstresonders CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 4 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider Tesla can support 4.3.2—Facility Staff Planning and Training. - Site specific Owner/Operator 4.3.2.1 - Emergency Operations Plan. 4.3.2.1.1 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.3.2.1.2 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.3.2.1.3 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.3.2.1.4 Site specific. Owner/Operator See Tesla ERG for more details. www.tesla.com/fi rstresonders Tesla can support 4.3.2.1.5 Site specific. 4.3.2.2 — Facility Staff Training. 4.3.2.2.1 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.3.2.2.2 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.4 Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA). 4.4.1 HMA to be provided based on the following: Scope of EPC (1) N/A Lithium-ion technology (2) To be determined Tesla can support (3) Per 9.4.1.2 for outside storage— HMA required for Megapack installation or greater than one PP installed. (4) AHJ judgement Generic HMA (5) N/A for Megapack. Required for Powerpack 2 installations available under (per UL9540) NDA for (6) Required for Megapack as exceeds 600 kWh (2,160 MJ) Megapack and Megapack 2 XL. 4.4.2—Failure Modes. 4.4.2.1 Compliant as noted: Scope of EPC (1) Tesla compliant Tesla support. (2) Tesla compliant - Tesla battery management systems are certified Generic HMA to UL1998 and IEC60730 Annex H available under (3) N/A for Lithium- ion technology, outdoor, non-walk-in enclosure NDA for Megapack 2 and Megapack 2 XL. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 5 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.4.2.2 Compliant available in HMA. Scope of EPC Tesla support. Generic HMA available under NDA for Megapack 2 and Megapack 2 XL. 4.4.3 (1) N/A — outside installation Scope of EPC (2) Compliant— outside installation Tesla support. (3) Compliant— see Tesla FPE report for additional information Generic HMA available under NDA for Megapack 2 and Megapack 2 XL. 4.4.4 Compliant— HMA available. Scope of EPC Tesla support. Generic HMA available under NDA for Megapack2 and Megapack 2 XL. 4.4.5 Project specific. Scope of EPC 4.5 Combustible Storage. 4.5.1 N/A — Tesla not a walk-in enclosure. Owner/Operator 4.5.2 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.5.3 N/A —Tesla outside only. 4.5.4 N/A—Tesla outside only. 4.5.5 N/A for Megapack and Powerpack. 4.6 Equipment. 4.6.1—Listings. Tesla Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy products are listed in accordance with UL9540. 4.6.2—Repairs. 4.6.2.1 Compliant. All repairs are performed by Tesla certified staff. 4.6.2.2 Site specific. Owner/Operator 4.6.2.3 N/A. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 6 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.6.3—Retrofits. 4.6.3.1 Compliant. All retrofits are listed in accordance with UL1973. Tesla 4.6.3.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 4.6.3.3 N/A Megapacks are not retrofitted with other technologies or chemistries. 4.6.4— Replacements. 4.6.4.1 Compliant. Replacements are considered new energy storage systems and need to comply with the corresponding requirements. 4.6.4.2 Compliant. Site specific. 4.6.5—Reused Equipment- N/A 4.6.6— Increase in Power Rating or Maximum Stored Energy. 4.6.6.1 Compliant. A complete energy storage unit that is added to an existing Scope of EPC system needs to be compliant with the requirements for new systems. Tesla can support An existing energy storage united that is expanded needs to be compliant with the requirements for retrofits. 4.6.6.2 Compliant for added units. 4.6.6.3 Site specific. 4.6.7— Environment. N/A - All Tesla industrial energy products have IP66/NEMA 3R rating. 4.6.8—Charge Controllers. 4.6.8.1 Compliant. Products certified to UL1741. 4.6.8.2 Compliant. Products certified to UL1741. 4.6.9— Inverters and Converters. 4.6.9.1 Compliant. Products certified to UL1741. 4.6.9.2 Site specific. 4.6.10 - Energy Storage Management System (ESMS) Compliant— Products certified to UL9540. 4.6.11 - ESS Toxic and Highly Toxic No release of toxic gas during normal operation Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy products contain hermetically sealed cells that do not release gas during normal operation. 4.6.12—Enclosures. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 7 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.6.12.1 Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy products have IP66/NEMA 313 rated enclosures. 4.6.12.2 Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy products have IP66/NEMA 313 rated enclosures. 4.7 Installations. 4.7.1 - Electrical Installation. Scope of EPC The electrical installation has to be compliant with NFPA 70, IEEE C2, or equivalent local code. All Tesla industrial energy products are designed to be compliant. Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.1.1 N/A for Lithium — Ion. 4.7.1.2 N/A for Lithium — Ion. 4.7.2 - Seismic Protection. Scope of EPC Seismic protection has to be compliant with the local building code. Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.3— Design Loads. Scope of EPC Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.4 - Signage. 4.7.4.1 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.4.2 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.4.3 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.4.3.1 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.4.3.2 N/A for Lithium — Ion. 4.7.4.4 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.4.5 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.4.6 N/A— Tesla not in an occupied work center. 4.7.5—Impact Protection. 4.7.5.1 The energy storage system shall be protected with guard posts (or Scope of EPC other approved fence) when subject to impact by motor vehicles. Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.5.2 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.5.3 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.5.4 N/A - Applies to residential only. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 8 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4—General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.7.6—Security of Installations. 4.7.6.1 The energy storage system location shall be secured against Scope of EPC unauthorized entry. All Tesla industrial energy products are secured against unauthorized tampering with locks. Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.6.2 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.7—Elevation. N/A for energy storage systems located on the ground floor or within reachable elevations for external fire department laddering. 4.7.7.1 — Below grade Installations. 4.7.7.1.1 N/A—Tesla installation outdoor only not below grade. 4.7.7.2 N/A— No rooftop installation at this time. 4.7.7.3 N/A for Lithium— Ion. 4.7.8— Means of Egress. 4.7.8.1 Means of egress shall be compliant with the local building code. Scope of EPC Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.8.2 Means of egress shall be compliant with the local building code. Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.8.3 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.8.4 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.7.9—Open Rack Installations. N/A - Tesla is outdoor installation only, non-walk-in enclosure. 4.7.10—Fire Command Centers. N/A for outdoor located energy storage systems. For indoor locations, it is to be determined on a project-specific basis. 4.7.11 —Access Roads. Scope of EPC per Access roads for the fire department shall be provided in accordance with the local local fire code fire code. Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 4.7.12 - Hazardous(Classified) Locations. Scope of EPC Site specific. 4.7.13—Fire Barriers. N/A - Tesla is outdoor installation, non-walk-in enclosure. 4.8 Smoke and Fire Detection. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 9 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.8.1 Scope of EPC Scope of EPC to provide smoke detection or radiant energy-sensing system for external notification. 4.8.1.1 N/A for Lithium Ion. 4.8.1.2 N/A for Lithium Ion. 4.8.2-Annunciation. 4.8.2.1 Site specific. AHJ 4.8.2.2 Site specific. AHJ 4.8.3 Site specific. 4.8.4 Site specific. 4.9 Fire Control and Suppression. 4.9.1 N/A for outdoor located energy storage systems with non-walk-in enclosures. 4.9.1.1 N/A for Lithium-ion. 4.9.1.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 4.9.1.3 N/A for Lithium-ion. 4.9.1.4 N/A— Not currently installed in parking garages. 4.9.1.5 N/A— Not in dedicated use buildings. 4.9.1.6 N/A— Not a walk-in enclosure. 4.9.2 -Sprinkler System. N/A— Not required for outdoor, non-walk-in units. 4.9.2.1 N/A— Not required for outdoor, non-walk-in units. 4.9.2.2 N/A — Not required for outdoor, non-walk-in units. 4.9.3—Alternate Automatic Fire Control and Suppression Systems. 4.9.3.1 N/A— Additional fire control/suppression not required. 4.9.3.2 N/A— Additional fire control/suppression not required. 4.9.4—Water Supply. 4.9.4.1 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. Scope of EPC 4.9.4.2 Scope of EPC to comply on a project level —either permanent supply Scope of EPC or per NFPA 1142. See Megapack application note for guidance on Tesla can support water supply sizing. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 10 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 4 — General. Subsection Tesla comments Provider 4.9.4.3 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 4.9.4.4 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 4.10 Mobile ESS Equipment and Operations. N/A— Not mobile. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page ll of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 5 — System Interconnections. Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 5_1 General. All electrical connections and wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, IEEE C2 or Scope of EPC local equivalent code. All Tesla industrial energy products are compliant. 5.2 Disconnecting Means. Accessible disconnecting means for the ESS. Scope of EPC In accordance with NFPA 70 or local equivalent code. All Tesla industrial energy products are compliant. 5.2.1 N/A for Lithium-ion. 5.2.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 5.3 Nonelectrical Systems. N/A for Section 5.3 5.4 Support Systems. All connections to and from the ESS National recognized standards and Scope of EPC manufacturer's instructions. All Tesla industrial energy products are compliant. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 12 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 6 — Commissioning Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 6.1 System Commissioning. 6.1.1 Compliant. Commissioning realization and testing of all Tesla System Owner or industrial energy products performed by Tesla. Required their designated commissioning plan and report are provided. agent. Commissioning of external systems is scope of EPC. 6.1.1.1 N/A for Lithium-ion. 6.1.1.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 6.1.2 Scope of EPC 6.1.3—Commissioning Plan. 6.1.3.1 Scope of EPC. System installer or commissioning agent 6.1.3.2 Need to fill out—Tesla to support Tesla support 6.1.4—Commissioning Test. 6.1.4.1 Scope of EPC. System installer 6.1.4.2 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5—Commissioning Report. 6.1.5.1 Scope of EPC. System installer or commissioning agent 6.1.5.2 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5.2.1 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5.2.2 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5.2.3 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5.3 —Corrective Action Plan. 6.1.5.3.1 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5.3.2 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.1.5.4 Scope of EPC. Scope of EPC 6.2 Issues and Resolutions Documentation. (Reserved) 6.3 Operations and Maintenance Documentation. 6.3.1 Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy product documentation is EPC provided. Tesla support CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 13 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 6 — Commissioning Subsection Tesla Comments Provider Project-related documentation is scope of EPC. 6.3.2 Scope of EPC. EPC Tesla support 6.3.3 Scope of EPC. EPC/Owner 6.4 Recommissioning of Existing Systems. 6.4.1 To be compliant with Section 6.1. EPC/Owner 6.4.2 To be compliant with Section 6.1. EPC/Owner 6.4.3 Scope of EPC/Owner. EPC/Owner 6.4.4 Scope of EPC/Owner. EPC/Owner CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 14 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 7 —Operation and Maintenance Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 7.1 System Operation. 7.1.1— Electrical Utilities Under NERC Jurisdiction. Owner- N/A 7.1.1.1 Scope of EPC/Owner. 7.1.1.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 7.1.2 Compliant: (1) Owner's manual (2) Owner's manual (3) Owner's manual (4) Owner's manual and Tesla ERG (5) Scope of Owner 7.1.3—SDS for Hazardous Materials. 7.1.3.1 Compliant. SIDS available for R134a refrigerant contained within industrial energy products. 7.1.3.2 Scope of Owner. 7.1.4 Scope of Owner. System owner or their designated agent 7.1.5 Scope of Owner. 7.1.5.1 Scope of Owner. 7.1.5.2 Scope of Owner. 7.2 System Maintenance. 7.2.1 Compliant. Maintenance documentation is provided for all industrial energy products. All maintenance is performed by Tesla certified personnel. 7.2.2 Compliant. All maintenance is performed by Tesla certified personnel. 7.2.3 Compliant. All maintenance is performed by Tesla certified personnel. 7.2.4 Compliant. All maintenance is performed by Tesla certified personnel. 7.2.5—Training. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 15 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 7 —Operation and Maintenance Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 7.2.5.1 Owner. System Owner or their designated agent(s) 7.2.5.2 Owner. 7.2.5.3 Owner. 7.3 System Testing. 7.3.1 Scope of EPC with support from Tesla. Tesla can support 7.3.2 Scope of EPC/Owner. 7.3.2.1 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 16 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 8 — Decommissioning Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 8.1 Decommissioning Plan. Documentation from Tesla to be provided if needed. 8.1.1 N/A for Lithium-ion. Owner of an ESS or their designated agent(s) 8.1.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 8.1.3 Scope of Owner. Owner 8.2 Decommissioning Process. 8.2.1 Scope of Owner. 8.2.2 8.3 Decommissioning Report. 8.3.1 Scope of Owner. ESS Owner or their designated agent(s) 8.3.2 Scope of Owner. Owner 8.3.3 Scope of Owner. Owner CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 17 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 9 — Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 9.1 General. 9.1.1 Chapter 9 applies to Lithium-ion. To be compliant as applicable. 9.1.2 N/A. 9.1.3 N/A. 9.1.4 See chapters 4 through 8 for further details. 9.1.5— Fire and Explosion Testing. 9.1.5.1 Compliant. UL9540A test report available for review. 9.1.5.1.1 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.1.5.1.2 Compliant. FPE report available for review. 9.1.5.1.3 Compliant. Manufacturer installation requirements align with devices tested. 9.1.5.1.4 Compliant. FPE report available for review. 9.1.5.2 - Test Reports. 9.1.5.2.1 Compliant. UL9540A test report available for review. 9.1.5.2.2 Compliant. FPE report available for review. 9.2 Equipment. 9.2.1 — Listing. 9.2.1.1 Compliant. UL9540 listed. 9.2.1.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.2.2- HMA for Existing Lithium-Ion ESS. 9.2.2.1 N/A for Megapack. 9.2.2.2 N/A for Megapack. 9.2.3 - Energy Storage Management System (ESMS). 9.2.3.1 Compliant. 9.2.3.2 Compliant. 9.2.3.3 Site specific. Scope of EPC 9.2.3.4 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.2.4- Repurposed and Refurbished Batteries. 9.2.4.1 N/A—Tesla does not use repurposed or refurbished batteries. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 18 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 9 — Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 9.2.4.2 N/A—Tesla does not use repurposed or refurbished batteries. 9.3 Location Classification - Site specific. Scope of EPC 9.3.1 —Indoor Installation. N/A— Megapack is an outdoor installation only. 9.3.2—Outdoor Installations. Site specific for outdoor locations. 9.4 Installation. 9.4.1 — Maximum Stored Energy. Site specific (1) N/A Tesla can support (2) Near exposures do not exceed the maximum stored energy values in Table 9.4.1 except as permitted by 9.4.1.2. (Generic HMA and fire testing available to meet 9.4.1.2) (3) N/A (4) N/A 9.4.1.1 N/A— Megapack is an outdoor installation only. 9.4.1.2 Site specific. 9.4.1.3 N/A. 9.4.1.4 N/A. 9.4.2—Size and Separation. 9.4.2.1 See 9.4.2.3. 9.4.2.2 See 9.4.2.3. 9.4.2.3 Compliant. FPE report available for review. 9.4.2.4 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.5 Location and Applications. 9.5.1 — Indoor Installations. N/A for standard outdoor installations; otherwise, it is to be determined on a project-specific basis. 9.5.1.1 N/A— Not a dedicated use building. 9.5.1.2 N/A for standard outdoor installations; otherwise, it is to be determined on a project-specific basis. 9.5.2 Outdoor Installations. Scope of EPC Compliant for outdoor installations. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 19 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 9 — Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 9.5.2.1 Tesla can provide documents to support HMA and the generic HMA. Scope of EPC 9.5.2.2 9.5.2.2.1 Areas within 10 ft (3048 mm) of the outer enclosure should be Scope of cleared of combustible vegetation. EPC/Owner. 9.5.2.2.2 Exceptions can be made for single trees, cultivated covers (green Scope of grass), and other plants. EPC/Owner. 9.5.2.3 N/A for 9.5.2.3 section for energy storage systems with non-walk-in enclosure. 9.5.2.4 9.5.2.4.1 Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy product enclosures are smaller than the maximum allowed size. 9.5.2.4.2 N/A— Meet maximum size. 9.5.2.5 Scope of EPC. Need to review with local code to eliminate water ESS Owner and supply. If not,follow NFPA 1142. approved by the AHJ 9.5.2.6 9.5.2.6.1 Site specific. N/A for remote locations. Minimum distance to any external (or hazardous) equipment is of 10 ft (3048 mm). See 9.5.2.6.1.3 and 9.5.2.6.1.4 for possible spacing reductions. 9.5.2.6.1.1 Site specific. 9.5.2.6.1.2 Site specific. 9.5.2.6.1.3 FPE report available for review for spacing reduction. 9.5.2.6.1.4 FPE report available for review for spacing reduction. 9.5.2.6.1.5 N/A for Tesla products. 9.5.2.6.1.6 N/A for Megapack. 9.5.2.6.1.7 N/A for energy storage systems in Remote locations (see definition in Section 4.4.3.1). Otherwise, minimum distance to any means of egress of 10 ft (3048 mm). Minimum distance can be reduced to 3 ft (917 mm) when accepted by the AHJ through the results of a large- scale fire test (see Section 4.1.5). Scope of EPC to comply on a project level. 9.5.2.6.1.8 N/A. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 20 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 9 — Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 9.5.3 Specific Outdoor Locations. 9.5.3.1 N/A for standard outdoor installations; otherwise, it is to be determined on a project-specific basis. 9.5.3.2 N/A for standard outdoor installations; otherwise, it is to be determined on a project-specific basis. 9.6 Protection and Remediation. 9.6.1 —Smoke and Fire Detection. Smoke detection or radiant energy—sensing system to be installed by EPC/Owner. 9.6.2— Fire Control and Suppression. 9.6.2.1 N/A for outdoor located energy storage systems with non-walk-in enclosures; otherwise, it is to be determined on a project-specific basis. 9.6.2.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.6.2.3 Scope of EPC. 9.6.3—Water Supply. 9.6.3.1 Compliant. See 4.9.4 for details. 9.6.3.2 N/A for Lithium ion. 9.6.4—Fire Barriers. N/A for outdoor installations. 9.6.5 — Technology-Specific Requirements. Compliant. Per Table 9.6.5 —only 9.6.5.5 and 9.6.5.5 apply for Lithium-ion technology. 9.6.5.1 N/A for all 9.6.5.1 section. In accordance with Table 9.6.5 Li-ion batteries do not require exhaust ventilation. 9.6.5.2 N/A for all 9.6.5.2 section. In accordance with Table 9.6.5. 9.6.5.3 N/A for all 9.6.5.3 section. In accordance with Table 9.6.5 - Li-ion batteries do not require neutralization. 9.6.5.4 N/A. In accordance with Table 9.6.5 - Li-ion batteries do not require safety caps. 9.6.5.5 Compliant. Required by Table 9.6.5 - Permitted to be part of the battery management system compliant to UL 1973 and UL 9540 per 9.6.5.5.2. 9.6.5.5.1 N/A for Lithium-ion. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 21 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Chapter 9 — Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems Subsection Tesla Comments Provider 9.6.5.5.2 Compliant. Battery Management System evaluated as part of UL 1973 and UL 9540. 9.6.5.6 9.6.5.6.1 Compliant. Required per Table 9.6.5 for Lithium-ion. 9.6.5.6.1.1 9.6.5.6.1.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.6.5.6.2 N/A for Lithium-ion. 9.6.5.6.3 Compliant to (2). N/A. Not per NFPA 69 N/A. See 9.6.5.6.4 9.6.5.6.4 Compliant. Megapack tested per unit level testing. Deflagration analysis available. 9.6.5.6.5 Compliant. All Tesla industrial energy products' testing completed to UL 9540A that complies with 4.1.5. No deflagrations or ejections of hazardous materials occurred during full unit-level testing. Reports available. 9.6.5.6.6 Compliant. (1) See 9.6.5.6.3 (2) N/A for Megapack 9.6.5.6.7 N/A for Megapack. NFPA 69 not utilized. 9.6.5.6.8 N/A. 9.6.5.6.9 Compliant. FPE report available for review. 9.6.6— Remediation Measures. 9.6.6.1 Authorized service personnel shall be sent on site in case of a fire event, or other possible event that might cause ignition of the energy storage system. All service personnel are Tesla certified. 9.6.6.2 Scope of Owner. Owner or their authorized agent 9.6.6.2.1 Scope of Owner. 9.6.6.2.2 Scope of Owner. 9.6.6.2.3 Scope of Owner. 9.6.6.2.4 Scope of Owner. Owner 9.6.6.2.5 Scope of Owner. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 22 of 23 NFPA-855 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR TESLA MEGAPACK PRODUCTS Revision History Revision Date Description 1.1 August 1, 2024 Updated to NFPA 855-2023 edition 1.0 August 12, 2022 Initial Revision (current to NFPA 855-2020 edition) Contact codecompliance@tesla.com with any code-related questions or inquiries. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-SHARED UNDER NDA ONLY Page 23 of 23