UL Standards and Engagement introduces the first edition of UL 1487, published on February 10, 2025, as a binational standard for the United States and Canada. . for detailed safety and hazard information specific to the lithium-ion battery. This document offers a curated overview of the relevant codes and standards (C+S) governing the safe deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage. . This Interpretation of Regulations (IR) clarifies specific code requirements relating to battery energy storage systems (BESS) consisting of prefabricated modular structures not on or inside a building for Structural Safety and Fire and Life Safety reviews. This IR clarifies Structural and Fire and. . The guide addresses various battery conditions --damaged, end-of-life, and fully functional -- and outlines the different packaging and labeling requirements associated with each. Please take a few minutes to read the below page thoroughly. . Guarding of live parts shall comply with 110. (C) Spaces About Battery Systems. Working space shall be measured from the edge of the battery cabinet, racks, or trays.