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Battery Energy Storage Systems
Our role in ensuring compliance with best practices and public safety
Guidance
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service follows the National Fire Chiefs Council’s guidance for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
The guidance has been developed with the safety of the public and emergency responders in mind.
Planning process
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is not a statutory consultee as part of the planning process for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Where we are asked to be involved and if, with the information provided, it appears the proposals do not meet the National Fire Chiefs Council’s guidance this is highlighted to those that have the authority to approve or object to any such application requests.
Our approach to BESS
A bespoke working group within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will continue to monitor the increasing applications and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems, as well as the Service's involvement in the planning, consultation and development of these sites.
Safety standards
We firmly believe that a robust approach to prevention and ensuring industry safety standards are met remain key to managing risks.
Our specialist fire safety enforcement and community safety staff will continue to work with partner agencies in this regard.
Our highly skilled and trained firefighters can deploy a range of standard and specialist national resources to any incident if required.
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