Concerns development of safe indoor storage standards for certain energy storage system batteries.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Community Affairs (with input from the Board of Public Utilities) to create safety standards for indoor storage of specific energy storage batteries in buildings or facilities. The standards must cover lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, flow/redox flow, and lead-acid batteries, including specific storage safety rules, coordination with local fire officials, and disposal procedures developed with the Department of Environmental Protection. Once adopted, these standards will be added to the State Uniform Construction Code. The bill directly affects building owners, facility managers, and fire officials who handle or oversee these battery systems.