Florida rules process begins for lithium-ion battery storage to prevent fires
Read full article: Florida rules process begins for lithium-ion battery storage to prevent firesChanges in Florida-- after a News 6 investigation exposed there are no rules for safely storing batteries known to overheat and catch fire.
New rechargeable battery safety rules coming after News 6 investigation
Read full article: New rechargeable battery safety rules coming after News 6 investigationGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that gives the State Fire Marshal new powers to help prevent fires ignited by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
New safety rules for lithium-ion batteries headed for Florida House, Senate votes
Read full article: New safety rules for lithium-ion batteries headed for Florida House, Senate votesThe Florida State Fire Marshal’s office will be able to create new rules for safely storing lithium-ion batteries under bills now headed for votes before the full Florida House and Senate.
News 6 investigation prompts lawmakers to consider lithium-ion battery storage rules
Read full article: News 6 investigation prompts lawmakers to consider lithium-ion battery storage rulesAfter a News 6 investigation uncovered there are no state regulations for commercially storing lithium-ion batteries, News 6 reached out to every state representative and senator in Central Florida to see if new rules can be created.