Public Utilities Code § 8502

For any application submitted after January 1, 2026, a local jurisdiction shall not approve an energy storage system, unless the local jurisdiction requires, as a condition of

approval, that after installation is complete, but before commencing operations or use of the batteries, the energy storage system is inspected by the respective authorities having jurisdiction, including the authority that has jurisdiction over fire suppression. The applicant shall bear the cost of the inspections. The inspector shall be provided a copy of the documentation of the initial fire official consultation submitted with the application pursuant to Section 8501.