General Manager, FPE
The Hiller Companies
Wilmington, North Carolina
Paul Hayes is an NCSU graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Professional Civil and Fire Protection Engineer in over 35 states, with 30+ years of principal engineer experience managing special hazards asset protection fire companies for the industrial and power markets. Paul's focused interest in leading-edge design and development of detection and suppression systems for Lithium-Ion battery facilities. Paul has extensive experience in federal, state, and local laws/regulations and regulatory agency negotiations. Using his code committee and development experience, Paul comprehensively supports NFPA 855 and is task chair to the revisions of suppression and explosion technologies for Lithium-Ion ESS for 855. Consultant to ESS companies and Utilities with appropriate mitigation technologies, risk hazard evaluation and application, AHJ education, and design specifications to help define best practices for the industry; engagements include Principal Member NFPA 855 & 850, Professional Member SFPE, FSSA, EEI, and ESA Board of Directors, EPRI Safety Council, SME FDNY, and UL 9540A STP
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Navigating Fire Safety Codes & Standards for BESS
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Updates on NFPA 855 – ESS Explosion Studies
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET