State Fire Marshal: lithium battery working group: membership: funding.
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Overview
This bill creates a working group within the State Fire Marshal’s office to examine safety issues related to lithium batteries and their charging infrastructure, particularly in residential and commercial buildings. The group will research potential solutions and recommend updates to building codes and safety guidelines. Funding for the group will come from the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Lithium Battery Safety Working Group within the State Fire Marshal’s office.
- The working group must recommend potential solutions, including informational bulletins, guidance documents, and building standards.
- The working group will include representatives from fire districts, fire chiefs, professional firefighters, the California Building Standards Commission, academics, local building departments, fire safety consultants, parking facility owners, commercial property owners, and apartment owners.
- The working group must deliver initial research, findings, and recommendations by January 1, 2028.
- Funds from the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund will be used to support the working group's operations and activities.
- Chapter 9 is added to Part 2 of Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code.
- Section 18931.7 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to establish the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund.
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