New UL Standard Published: UL 1487, Battery Containment
UL 1487, Battery Containment Enclosures, was created to evaluate these products. UL 1487 is a product standard that addresses the safety performance of a product through both
VDMA 24994 defines the testing requirements for battery cabinets. Only cabinets that pass rigorous practical tests with lithium-ion batteries receive an ECB-S certificate. Testing can only be carried out by accredited laboratories. In Europe, there are just two: MPA Dresden (Germany) and GryfitLab (Poland), both recognised by ECB-S..
Employers must consider exposure to these hazards when developing safe work practices and selecting personal protective equipment (PPE). That is where Article 320, Safety Requirements Related to Batteries and Battery Rooms comes in.
Well, in 2019, the number of tests has gone up, with charger, discharge, and load testing still being required, but we do see the addition of temperature testing, cell/unit voltage testing, and ohmic testing. Each of these tests has its requirements, and for some of them, specialized equipment/tools are necessary.
Common standards in the battery room include those from American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Model codes are standards developed by committees with the intent to be adopted by states and local jurisdictions.
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