Specialized fire detection and suppression for lithium-ion battery storage systems (BESS). Designed for the unique risks of modern battery installations.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Lithium-ion battery banks for backup power, solar integration, EV charging, and grid-support applications. Represent a rapidly growing fire risk that most traditional protection systems can't address. A lithium-ion thermal runaway fire burns hotter, releases toxic gases, and can reignite hours or days after it appears extinguished.
Boss Fire is one of the few Canadian commercial fire protection companies with specialized NFPA 855 expertise in BESS protection. We design and install detection, suppression, and containment specifically for lithium-ion risks. Often in partnership with the BESS vendor.
If you have or are planning a lithium-ion battery installation. Especially one over 20 kWh. Get a Boss Fire assessment before your insurer does.
On-site battery banks supporting critical loads, UPS systems, and demand-response programs.
Battery-buffered DC fast-charging installations for fleets, transit, and public charging.
PV-integrated battery storage for rate arbitrage, backup, and net metering.
Energy storage for load-leveling, peak shaving, and process continuity.
Large-scale battery UPS with specialized fire protection protocols.
Large-format BESS installations connected to the grid for capacity and frequency regulation.
A lithium-ion battery in thermal runaway generates its own oxygen internally. Water alone can't "starve" the fire. Plus, water on burning batteries can release toxic and flammable gases. Effective BESS protection requires detection of early off-gassing (before the fire starts), specialized suppression agents, and proper compartmentalization. NFPA 855 lays out the full framework.
In most Canadian jurisdictions, lithium-ion battery installations above a threshold size (typically 20-70 kWh depending on location and occupancy) trigger NFPA 855 compliance, which includes specific fire protection, ventilation, and separation requirements. Boss Fire can review your installation against current code.
Yes. Retrofitting is common and often more cost-effective than a full redesign. We assess the existing installation, identify gaps against NFPA 855, and propose targeted upgrades. Detection, suppression, ventilation, or containment. To bring the system into compliance.
Yes. We regularly partner with solar installers, EV charging providers, and battery vendors to bundle fire protection into new BESS installations. Having Boss Fire involved before installation is almost always faster and cheaper than retrofitting later.
Free on-site assessment across the GTA. No charge, no pressure. Just a clear plan and a single point of contact for every fire system on site.
