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Building Code Board of Appeals <br />Agenda <br />September 25, 2024 <br />Page 16 of 56 <br />2704. Lithium Energy Storage Systems (ESS). <br />2704.1 Lithium Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Energy storage systems shall not be <br />installed inside the building envelope of a commercial structure, primary residence, <br />Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or an attached garage. The ESS shall be installed on the <br />outside of an exterior wall or in an exterior shed attached to the building envelope to <br />protect from extreme heat and cold . The ESS shall have electrical disconnects within 3 to <br />6 ft of the ESS.. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. Installation in garages attached to a residence or ADU that <br />have One Hour Fire rated walls and ceiling and or an <br />approved Fire Suppression system. The ESS shall be <br />installed on the wall farthest away from the residence <br />inside the garage the ESS shall have a Heat detector that is <br />tied into the Smoke detectors and shall have a flashing light <br />on the battery with the fault. <br />2. Commercial Buildings with a 1 hour rated room where <br />mechanical ventilation is separate from the rest of the <br />building and shall have a heat detector at each battery with <br />a flashing light on the battery with the fault. <br />Sec.15.04.140: Section 3001.1 amended —Scope. <br />Section 3001.1 of the International Building Code is amended to <br />read as follows: <br />3001.1 Scope. This chapter governs the design, construction, <br />installation, alteration and repair of elevators and conveying systems and <br />their components. All elevators that serve accessible residential units shall <br />have secondary means of power such as a generator to maintain operation <br />while primary power is down. <br />15.04.150. - Copies available. <br />At least one copy of the 2024 International Building Code and one <br />copy of each secondary code pertaining thereto, as amended herein, <br />