While there are standards for the overall performance and safety of Lithium-ion batteries, there are as yet no UK standards specifically for their fire safety performance. IEC 62133 sets out requirements and tests for the safety and performance of Lithium-ion batteries in portable electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops and tablets.
For a fire risk assessment to be considered suitable and sufficient it must consider all significant risks of fire. Where lithium-ion batteries are concerned this should cover handling, storage, use and charging, as appropriate.
Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings. The risks associated with these batteries can lead to a fire and/or an explosion with little or no warning.
The Fire Protection Association provide further information in their guides: Lithium-ion battery use and storage need to know guide (FPA RE2). Recommendations for the storage, handling and use of batteries (FPA RC61). Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings.
on battery (secondary) is rechargeable and utilises the transfer of lithium-ions between the electrodes. Lithium-ion batteries do not contain metallic (elemental) lithium and include the following sub-categories: lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NCM), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium nick
we use as part of our daily lives. Many millions of lithium-ion batteries are in se and in storage around the world. Fortunately, fire related incidents with these batteries are infrequent, but the hazards associated with lithium-ion battery cells, which combine flammable electrolyte and significant stored energy, can lead to a fire or ex