Simple lithium battery fire extinguisher guidance for strata buildings, apartment complexes and shared common-property areas.
Strata and body corporate properties are managing a growing number of lithium battery devices in common areas — from EV charging in car parks to solar battery rooms and e-bike storage areas. BSA supplies purpose-built lithium battery fire extinguishers for these environments.
This page is general information only. Placement, signage, inspection schedules and building-specific procedures should be confirmed with your strata manager, building manager, fire contractor or relevant building professionals. For broader background, see our Lithium Battery Fire Safety Guide.
Common Strata Battery Fire Risk Areas
Basement car parks
Including EV charging bays and resident parking
EV charging areas
Shared or fixed charging points for residents and visitors
E-bike & e-scooter areas
Dedicated charging and storage rooms
Solar battery rooms
Inverter and battery storage connected to building solar
Storage cages
Shared storage where devices or spare batteries may be kept
Plant & maintenance rooms
Battery-powered tools and building equipment
Confirm building-specific requirements with your strata manager, fire contractor or relevant building professionals.
Simple strata purchasing, without overcomplicating it
BSA keeps strata purchasing straightforward. Choose the extinguisher capacity your building needs, then have your strata manager, building manager, fire contractor or relevant professionals confirm placement, signage, inspection requirements and any building-specific procedures.
1
Identify common-property battery risk areas
Walk through shared spaces and note where lithium battery devices are present or likely to be used: car parks, EV charging bays, e-bike storage, solar battery rooms, storage cages and maintenance areas.
2
Choose suitable extinguisher capacity
For shared strata areas, BSA recommends 4L as a practical minimum and 9L where the risk area is larger, more enclosed or higher value. For basement car parks, EV charging areas, solar battery areas and larger common-property zones, 9L is generally the stronger choice.
3
Confirm placement with the right people
Your strata manager, building manager, fire contractor, electrician, insurer or owners corporation can help confirm where equipment should be mounted and how it fits into your building's existing fire safety procedures.
4
Keep simple records
Keep purchase receipts, product details, location notes, inspection and service records, and committee approval notes with your strata records.
5
Communicate the basics to residents
Strata committees may choose to let residents know where equipment is located, what it is for, and who to contact if battery charging or storage risks are identified in common areas.
Need help choosing between 4L and 9L?
4L
Practical minimum for smaller areas
Suitable for smaller shared common areas where battery risk is lower or limited to a single device type.
9L
Preferred for higher-risk areas
Recommended for basement car parks, EV charging zones, solar battery areas, larger garages, shared storage areas and locations where multiple lithium battery risks are present.
Planning for a strata or commercial rollout?
Contact BSA with your building type, battery risk area and estimated quantity for product information and Australian pathway updates.
Discuss Your RequirementsImportant compliance note
BSA supplies purpose-built lithium battery fire extinguishers for Australian homes, garages, businesses and strata common areas. We do not provide:
- Strata compliance certification
- Building risk assessments
- Fire engineering advice
- Legal advice
- WHS advice
Product selection, placement, signage, inspection schedules and building-specific procedures should be confirmed by the owners corporation and relevant building professionals. The information on this page is general information only.