San Francisco has enacted a new fire code policy surrounding the charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries for Powered Mobility Devices (PMDs), the SF Fire Department announced.
Due to a significant increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, all PMDs in San Francisco are required to be safety-certified. PMDs are machines that run on lithium-ion batteries, primarily modes of transportation such as electric bikes, scooters, hoverboards or skateboards.
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