AS/NZS 5139:2019 Updates

The AS/NZS 5139:2019 standard covers the safe installation of battery systems. It is the first AS/NZS standard to focus explicitly on battery safety, marking a significant step toward ensuring the safe deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS). The standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the installation, operation, and maintenance of battery systems, ensuring not only regulatory compliance but also the safety and performance of these systems.

This course will introduce you to the key aspects of AS/NZS 5139:2019, including:

• Scope and definitions of the standard
• Battery storage hazards
• Installation and safety considerations including habitable rooms and restricted locations
• Other considerations that need to made when working with batteries

By the end of this course, you will have a solid grasp of the importance of AS/NZS 5139:2019 in ensuring the safe and effective deployment of battery energy storage systems, as well as a clear understanding of its terminology and structure.

The course is relevant for installers, engineers, project developers, homeowners, site managers and other non-technical people connected with the industry who want to acquaint themselves with general battery terminology, hazards, and installation safety requirements.