Battery racks must use non-conductive, corrosion-resistant materials like steel with epoxy coatings or fiberglass. Compartments should include spill containment trays and adequate spacing to prevent short circuits. . Each moderate battery installation must be in a battery room, in a box on deck, or in a box or locker in another space such as an engineroom, storeroom, or similar space, except if a moderate battery installation is in a ventilated compartment such as the engineroom and is protected from falling. . Batteries of the unsealed type shall be located in enclosures with outside vents or in well ventilated rooms and shall be arranged so as to prevent the escape of fumes, gases, or electrolyte spray into other areas. Ventilation shall be provided to ensure diffusion of the gases from the battery and. . We will demystify their function, analyze different types and materials, and break down the crucial design considerations for both lead-acid and lithium chemistries. Ensuring structural stability, corrosion control, and emergency protocols minimizes risks of leaks, thermal runaway, or. . Battery room compliance can be interpreted differently depending on your battery type, amount of cells or multi-cell units in a common area, volume of electrolyte and voltage present.