Earlier editions: 2022
Division II — ADMINISTRATION.›Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS.›Chapter 3 — GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE.›SECTION 326. – PROHIBITION ON SALE OR DELIVERY OF CERTAIN LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
San Francisco Fire Code § 326.1 Definitions
San Francisco Fire Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · San Francisco
Cite as: San Francisco Fire Code § 326.1 · Text as of 2026-09-23
For the purposes of this Section 326, the following definitions apply:
“Certified Lithium-Ion Battery” means a Lithium-Ion Battery (a) used in a Powered Mobility Device or which is a Replacement Battery, and (b) which has been certified for compliance with:
(1) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards UL 2849, UL 2272, or UL 2271; or
(2) EN 15194;
(3) The safety standard of an accredited laboratory approved by the Fire Department by rulemaking under Section 326.4.
“Lithium-Ion Battery” means a rechargeable battery or battery pack employing lithium-ion chemistry, whether removable from or integral to a device.
“Powered Mobility Device” means a Powered Mobility Device as defined in Section 325.1.
“Replacement Battery” means any Lithium-Ion Battery intended for use in a Powered Mobility Device. (Added by Ord. 122-26, File No. 260359, App. 6/26/2026, Eff. 7/27/2026)
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