Can energy storage systems be installed in certain areas?

Energy storage systems can pose a potential fire risk and therefore shouldn’t be installed in certain areas of the home. NFPA 855 only permits residential ESS to be installed in the following areas:

What is an energy storage system?

An energy storage system is something that can store energy so that it can be used later as electrical energy. The most popular type of ESS is a battery system and the most common battery system is lithium-ion battery.

What to store in a basement?

Much like a loft, a basement is a convenient storage solution for all the unused items you want to hang on to, allowing you to maximize your square footage elsewhere and cut the clutter from the living areas of your home. However, what to store in a basement will depend largely on the specific conditions found below ground.

Can you store propane tanks in a basement?

This one goes without saying- changing temperatures in your basement mean storing tanks in your basement is a dangerous no go. ‘Flammable materials, such as propane tanks and gasoline, should never be kept in a basement because they pose the risk of fumes, leaks and fire hazards,’ says Yanakiev.

Can you store cleaning supplies in a basement?

‘If you store them in a the basement, they can become a safety hazard because certain chemicals can interact with each other.’ In order to avoid this, store your cleaning supplies to maximise efficiency upstairs where you can keep a closer eye on their state.

Should you store your basement in cardboard boxes?

‘The most important thing about the basement is not to store anything in cardboard boxes,’ says Ben Soreff, professional organizer at House to Home Organizing. ‘There is a chance that if you live in your home for a long time, at some point the basement will flood,’ or the boxes may become damp and fall apart.