Battery thermal-runaway and fire-safety standards
What each standard requires, which market it applies to, and what it means for barrier and fire-protection materials. Each page links to the official source.
| Standard | Region | Applies to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB 38031-2025 Safety requirements for power batteries for electric vehicles (China) | China | EV traction batteries | Mandatory; in force since 1 July 2026 |
| UL 9540A Test method for evaluating thermal runaway fire propagation in battery energy storage systems | USA / North America (used worldwide) | Stationary energy storage (BESS) | 5th edition, March 2025; referenced by NFPA 855 and US fire codes |
| IEC 62619 Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in industrial applications | International (adopted as EN IEC 62619 in Europe) | Industrial and stationary lithium batteries | Edition 2.0, 2022 |
| UN 38.3 Transport testing of lithium batteries (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3) | International (transport) | All lithium cells and batteries shipped | Required for transport by air, sea, road and rail |
| AS/NZS 5139:2019 Electrical installations: safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment | Australia and New Zealand | Installation of home and commercial battery systems | Current installation standard (check for revisions) |
Summaries are for orientation only. Certification and compliance decisions must be based on the official, purchased text of each standard and advice from an accredited test laboratory.