NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Requirements
Review the relevant fire codes requirements for energy storage systems.
Course Description
(PV163) NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Requirements
This 3-hour course, led by Mayfield Renewables Founder and CEO Ryan Mayfield, covers the relevant fire codes requirements for energy storage systems.
Throughout the self-paced course, Ryan overviews the key IFC, IBC, IRC, and NFPA 855 sections to be familiar with, describes the evolution of fire codes over time, and visualizes code requirements with intuitive diagrams, tables, and illustrations.
Topics covered include:
- 2023 NFPA 855
- 2021 IFC, IRC, and IBC
- Safety considerations
- UL 9540 and UL 9540A
All course registrants will get access to all course materials — including videos, diagrams, and the course PDF.
Instructor: Ryan Mayfield
Online: Independent Study

Curriculum Innovation Network Course
This course is created in partnership with Mayfield Renewables through the MREA’s Curriculum Innovation Network. To keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and industry trends, the MREA welcomes organizations to submit curriculum proposals for consideration. Approved content will be offered through our training platform, expanding access to high-quality education across the clean energy sector.
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
- 3 PV Associate CEUs
- 3 PVIP – Advanced PV Training
- 3 PVIP – CEUs
- 3 PVTS – Advanced PV Training
- 3 PVTS – CEUs
- 3 PVDS – Advanced PV Training
- 3 PVDS – CEUs
- 3 PVCMS – Advanced PV Training
- 3 PVCMS – CEUs
- 3 ESIP – Advanced Energy Storage Training
- 3 ESIP – CEUs


