San Francisco Fire Code § 325.1 Definitions (CA)

For purposes of this Section 325, the following definitions apply:

“Powered Mobility Device” means a conveyance with the primary purpose of carrying people and is capable of transporting one or more persons powered by a lithium-ion battery; which includes, but is not limited to, a motorized or powered scooter, an electric bicycle, an electric skateboard, an electric hoverboard, or light electric vehicle (LEV). Notwithstanding the previous sentence, Powered Mobility Device does not include wheelchairs or other mobility devices designed for use by persons with disabilities, or any vehicle capable of being registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

“Battery Cabinet” means a cabinet that is designed for the purpose of storage and/or charging of lithium-ion battery packs or other removable lithium-ion storage batteries that has demonstrated the ability to prevent thermal propagation from a battery pack or a removable storage battery to other adjacent battery packs or removable storage batteries, and has passed testing by an accredited laboratory, or has otherwise been approved by the Fire Department. “Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Device” means a Powered Mobility Device for which the Powered Mobility Device, or its electrical system, has been certified for compliance with:

(1) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards UL 2849 or UL 2272;
(2) European (EN) standards EN 15194 or EN 17128; or
(3) Other safety standards of an accredited laboratory, approved by the Fire Department.