14F-12-1206 Electrical energy storage systems.
The provisions of Section 1206 of IFC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   In provisions of Section 1206 of IFC adopted by reference, reset the following terms in italic type: "approved"; "capacitor array"; "capacitor energy storage system"; "fire area"; "fire code official" and "stationary storage battery system."
2.   Revise Section 1206.1 by adding the following sentence at the end:
"Electrical energy storage systems shall comply with this section and Article 706 of the Chicago Electrical Code."
3.   Delete Section 1206.2.1.
4.   Revise Section 1206.2.3 by deleting "in accordance with Section 104.7.2."
5.   Revise Section 1206.2.8.6 by replacing "Approved signs" with "Signs."
6.   Revise Section 1206.2.8.7.3 by deleting "and safeguarded in an approved manner."
Revise Section 1206.2.10.3 to read:
"1206.2.10.3 Energy management system.
An energy management system shall be provided for battery technologies other than lead-acid and nickel cadmium for monitoring and balancing cell voltages, currents and temperatures within the manufacturer’s specifications. The system shall transmit an alarm signal to a constantly attended location if potentially hazardous temperatures or other conditions such as short circuits, over voltage or under voltage are detected."
7.   Revise Section 1206.2.11.1 by replacing "Section 903.3.1.1" with "Section 903.3.1.1 of the Chicago Building Code."
8.   Revise the exception to Section 1206.2.11.1 by replacing "Section 903.2" with "Section 903.2 of the Chicago Building Code."
9.   Revise Section 1206.2.11.1.1 by deleting "approved" and replacing "Section 904" with "Section 904 of the Chicago Building Code."
10.    Revise Section 1206.2.11.2 by deleting "approved" and replacing "Section 907.2" with "Section 907.2 of the Chicago Building Code."
11.   Revise Section 1206.2.11.3.2 by replacing both instances of "an approved" with "a."
12.   Revise Section 1206.2.11.4.1 item 1 by replacing "approved" with "constantly attended."
13.   Revise the exception to Section 1206.3 to read:
"Exception: Capacitors regulated by Article 460 of the Chicago Electrical Code, and capacitors included as a component part of other listed electrical equipment are not required to comply with this section."
14.   Delete Section 1206.3.1.
15.   Revise Section 1206.3.2.4 by replacing "Approved signs" with "Signs."
16.   Revise Section 1206.3.2.6 by replacing "Capacitor energy systems" with "Capacitor energy storage systems."
17.   Revise Section 1206.3.2.6.1 by replacing "Capacitor energy systems" with "Capacitor energy storage systems."
18.   Revise Section 1206.3.2.6.3 by deleting "and safeguarded in an approved manner."
19.   Revise Section 1206.3.4.3 to read:
"1206.3.4.3 Energy management system.
An energy management system shall be provided for monitoring and balancing capacitor voltages, currents and temperatures within the manufacturer’s specifications. The system shall transmit an alarm signal to a constantly attended location if potentially hazardous temperatures or other conditions such as short circuits, over voltage or under voltage are detected."
20.   Revise Section 1206.3.5.1 by replacing "Section 903.3.1.1" with "Section 903.3.1.1 of the Chicago Building Code."
21.   Revise Section 1206.3.5.1.1 by deleting "approved" and replacing "Section 904" with "Section 904 of the Chicago Building Code."
22.    Revise Section 1206.3.5.2 by deleting "approved" and replacing "Section 907.2" with "Section 907.2 of the Chicago Building Code."