[RE-wrenches] Storage Battery Permitting

[Dana]

I have  for sump pumps where flooding in spring could ruin an entire down stairs & if it was a self-contained plugin style product UL/ETL listed, it was fine without a permit. If it required hard pipe connections it was a price based permit installation.

If it is test equipment & temporary & protected I would lean to the company's thoughts/request.
Call the local permit office....

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-----Original Message-----
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Caldwell
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:03 PM
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Storage Battery Permitting

Dear Wrenches,
Has anyone installed storage battery systems with no PV or other generation source?  I see no info on local building department websites about permitting storage batteries.  I've heard one person refer to battery storage as a "energy storage appliance" and allege that no permits are required for this.
I'm asking because I am bidding on a small battery only installation.  It's pretty much just a battery pack and an inverter.  The installation is a test installation for a company who writes software to manage battery installations.  The management of this company sounded surprised when permits were mentioned.
As always, any help is appreciated.
Best,Jerry Caldwell
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