Topics to be discussed include: 
What is ESS and li-ion batteries, overview of li-ion battery fires, why fixed installations are popping up (but not mobile devices and EVs), how fires occur and progress, lessons learned from fires that have occurred, overview of listings for ESS equipment, codes dealing with ESS installations (including NFPA 855), code requirements for ESS in non-dedicated buildings, codes and trends for utility-scale ESS outdoor containers.

Presenter:  
Lee Kaiser, Vice President of Engineering and Training for ORR Protection—a national fire protection contractor focusing on mission critical facilities. Lee is a professional engineer in both fire protection and mechanical engineering with licenses in several states. He leads the system design and technical training functions for ORR Protection. He is the Chair of NFPA 75 Technical Committee on Electronic Computer Systems, a principal member of NFPA 200, NFPA 418, and NFPA 915, he is the chair of the Fire Suppression Systems Association Technical Committee, is on the FSSA Board or Directors, and is a frequent speaker and presenter for seminars, workshops, and conferences across the country.

 Seating is limited to 40 people.