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What is NYC FC § 608.11.1?

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This section mandates that the owner of a stationary energy storage system ensure continuous remote monitoring of its energy storage management system. The monitoring facility must notify relevant parties, including the department and certificate of fitness holder, if safety thresholds are exceeded. Applies to owners of energy storage systems in New York City.

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608.11.1 Remote monitoring of energy storage management system and reporting.

FC § 608.11.1

Except for telecommunications equipment subject to the exception set forth in FC 608.9, the owner of a stationary energy storage system shall arrange for data transmissions from the energy storage system's energy storage management system to be continuously monitored (on a 24/7 basis) by a remote monitoring facility staffed by trained and knowledgeable persons retained by the manufacturer or installer of the energy storage system. The remote monitoring facility shall, without delay, make all necessary notifications, as required by the rules and the emergency management plan, including notifications to the department, the certificate of fitness holder and the subject matter expert, in the event a stationary energy storage system installed in New York City exceeds or appears likely to exceed thresholds at which fire, explosion or other serious adverse consequences may result.

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