PRBA’s Fire Code Committee recently met to review the proposed changes to the battery and micro-mobility provisions in the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and International Building Code (IBC) that will be considered by the International Code Council during their meeting in Long Beach, CA on October 23 – 31, 2024. The substantial changes address…
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Category: Position Papers
PRBA Safety Policy on Use & Handling of Stand-Alone Cylindrical Lithium Ion Cells
Misuse of stand-alone lithium ion cells such as 18650s and similar cylindrical-sized cells is an increasing safety concern. Cells are being misused as stand-alone battery products without a proper protective case and the necessary safety and protection components. For example, standalone 18650 lithium ion cells without necessary safety protection components are being provided to and/or…
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PRBA – The Rechargeable Battery Association Position on Reconditioned Lithium ion Cells and Batteries
Reconditioning lithium ion cells and batteries may offer an opportunity to re-use a product of significant value. However, the cells and batteries must be managed appropriately to assure that safe products are made available to the market. Use of lithium ion cells and batteries that are reconditioned (also referred to as “refurbished,” “re-purposed,” “re-used” and…
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