Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
TL;DR
The Fire and Emergency Management Committee reviewed fire safety rules for battery energy storage facilities and called on the state legislature to pass a law requiring these facilities to be built at safe distances from homes and businesses. The committee is concerned about protecting public safety as energy storage systems become more common in the city.
Key Decisions
- Fire Safety and Permitting Oversight for Community Energy Storage Facilities Reviewed and discussed
- Resolution supporting state legislation (A.6955-A/S.7197) for battery storage setback distances Passed
Agenda
- T2025-3595 Oversight - Fire Safety and Permitting Approval for Community Energy Storage Facilities.Oversight
- Res 0966-2025 Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign A.6955-A/S.7197, which would ensure that battery energy storage systems are sited at an appropriate distance from neighboring properties.Resolution