Energy Storage
Solar + Storage
Microgrids
Virtual Power Plants
3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes
3 - 4 hours to complete
Instructor-led
Last updated 01/2025
About this course
This class covers the 2024 ICC Codes and the 2023 NFPA 855. The International Code Council (ICC) Codes covered are primarily the International Fire Code (IFC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). NFPA 855 The Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems is also covered as it relates to the adopted ICC codes.
Bill Brooks not only understands these codes better than anyone, he has a lot of insight into why they were written the way they were, which can also be entertaining, besides being educational. These videos were recorded at the headquarters of Brooks Engineering.
Sean White spends a majority of his time focusing on education and making solar and storage technical details understandable to the masses.
Bill and Sean teach solar and storage Code full-day workshops at the major North American conferences and write books on these subjects.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the 2024 ICC Codes and how they evolved from the 2021 ICC Codes
- Demonstrate where to find the right ESS Code for your project
- Determine the relevance of NFPA 855 for your projects
- Expertly demonstrate your NABCEP credentials
Course outline
3 modules
3 - 4 hours to complete
2:54 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes
- Video 1: Bill Brooks and Sean White-ESS Building and Fire Codes, 2024 IRC and 2023 NFPA 855 (24:43 minutes) Preview
- Video 2: Bill Brooks and Sean White-ESS Building and Fire Codes, 2024 IRC and 2023 NFPA 855 (20:04 minutes)
- Video 3: Bill Brooks and Sean White-2024 IRC and 2023 NFPA 855 (22:21 minutes)
- Video 4: Bill Brooks and Sean White-2024 IRC (33:46 minutes)
- Video 5: Bill Brooks and Sean White-2024 IRC (29:56 minutes)
- Video 1: Bill Brooks and Sean White-2024 International Fire Code (IFC) - Section 1207 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) (15:57 minutes)
- Video 2: Bill Brooks and Sean White-2024 International Fire Code (IFC) - Section 1207 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) (27:40 minutes)
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Continuing Education Units
Approved NABCEP CEU Hours
| NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Instructors
Bill Brooks
Principal, Brooks Engineering
Bill Brooks PE, of Brooks Engineering LLC, has over 30 years of experience designing, installing, and evaluating grid-connected PV systems. More than 12,000 installers and inspectors have attended his courses throughout the U.S. and abroad. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where problems occur to focus training on those issues of...
Sean White
2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / Norcal Solar
Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.
