The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available!  The future looks promising with the rise of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries and hydrogen fuel cells on the horizon. Exciting advancements in firefighting mediums, tools, and fire and life safety systems are on the horizon. The transition from lead acid batteries to lithium ion is a common trend, with some facilities reconsidering a return to lead acid for specific needs. In particular, data centers contemplating a switch from lead acid to lithium ion batteries should carefully consider the implications. What should ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! As a Deputy Fire Marshal that has seen the impact of ESS fires and incidents as well as a member of the NFPA 855 committee, Brian will share his perspective on using water inside an unoccupied BESS cabinet.   NFPA 855: What is the Concern with Using Water Inside an Unoccupied BESS Cabinet?   Watch the video below.   ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! As a Deputy Fire Marshal that has seen the impact of ESS fires and incidents as well as a member of the NFPA 855 committee, Brian will share his perspective on how the code was developed, highlight lessons learned from serious ESS incidents, and how the code should be interpreted and applied. NFPA 855: How to Work with Your AHJ on an HMA Watch the video below or visit the FSSA site to read more.    ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! NFPA 855: What is a Plume Study and Why is it Important to your Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA)? Watch the video below or visit the FSSA site to read more.    ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! Today's video answers the question, "What is Hazard Mitigation Analysis and Why is it Important?" Watch the video below or visit the FSSA site to read more.    ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! Today's video explores how battery manufacturers are working with UL to create safer batteries. Watch the video below or visit the FSSA site to read more.    ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! Today's video covers the intersection of "International Code Council and Your Local Authority Having Jurisdiction."  Listen to Brain Scholl, Deputy Fire Marshall of the Phoenix Fire Department, discuss how local jurisdictions, like Phoenix, may heavily amend ICC's Chapter 12 on batteries, underscoring the need to review specific code changes. Watch the video below or visit the FSSA site to read more.    ..read more

The next video blog in the FSSA NFPA 855 Series is now available! How Do Fire Codes Impact Lithium Ion Battery Safety? Watch  below or online at fssa.net.    ..read more

ORR Protection is pleased to share a new FSSA Video Blog Series: NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems by Brian Scholl, Deputy Fire Marshal of the the Phoenix Fire Department. We are looking forward to bringing you this content and hope that you'll help us by sharing this content within your own networks.  The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) is a not-for-profit trade association, drawing members domestic and internationally and is comprised of installers, manufacturers, consultants, academics, and suppliers working together to share ideas ..read more

Over the years, we have produced a wide range of valuable content addressing your most important questions about fire panel maintenance. In case you missed them, we have curated our top videos into a single, user-friendly convenient spot. Check out the links below to learn more about inspection, testing, and maintenance, troubleshooting signals, best practices, and more.            Don't forget to subscribe to the ORR Protection YouTube Channel to be notified of our latest video uploads, and keep an eye out for future resources.    If you have more ..read more