Identify presence and type of rechargeable batteries

Fire and rescue services should

• Carry out pre-planning and site inspections to identify and record the type, location and quantity of rechargeable batteries
• Consider recording the location rechargeable battery isolation points or other controls in risk information
• Identify and communicate the presence of rechargeable batteries in domestic properties

Incident commanders should

• Gather information about the type, location and quantity of any rechargeable batteries
• Communicate hazard information to personnel if rechargeable batteries being involved
• Identify the presence of isolation points to enable safe isolation of batteries and voltages
• Identify the presence of fixed installations to reduce effects of hazards from rechargeable batteries, such as extraction vents to remove unsafe gases