New Online Webinar – 0.2 CEUs

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm
ICC PPP Course Number – 52403 (0.2 CEUs)
AIA Course Number – 28: 2026 (2 LUs/HSW)

Description: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and modern data centers are transforming the built environment and creating new challenges for building and fire code officials. As demand for grid resiliency, renewable energy integration, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to grow, local jurisdictions are increasingly being asked to review complex projects involving lithium-ion batteries, emergency power systems, energy storage installations, and mission-critical facilities.

This two-hour webinar provides California building department personnel with a practical overview of the codes, standards, and design considerations commonly encountered during the permitting and plan review process. Participants learn how the California Building Code, California Fire Code, NFPA 855, UL 9540, and UL 9540A influence project design and approval, and how these requirements are applied to battery energy storage systems and data center facilities.

Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees gain a better understanding of common plan review issues, fire and life safety concerns, hazard mitigation strategies, emergency responder considerations, and coordination between building and fire departments.

Audience: Building Officials, Plan Reviewers, Fire Prevention Personnel, Permit Technicians, and Building Inspectors

Registration Open Soon