The Kidde BC-1R battery cabinet provides secure, dedicated housing for sealed lead-acid batteries when your FACP or booster power supply needs more standby capacity than its internal enclosure allows. Steel construction with a keyed, lockable red door and black backbox - clearly labeled "FIRE ALARM BATTERY CABINET" for code-compliant identification.
Built for the commercial installer
Sized to hold up to two 40Ah sealed lead-acid batteries, the BC-1R covers the secondary power requirements for larger fire alarm systems, booster power supplies, and mass notification setups per NFPA 72. Mounts adjacent to your Kidde Commercial FACP or BPS unit and connects via standard battery wiring runs through conduit knockouts.
Key features
- Supports up to 2x 40Ah batteries: enough standby capacity for large commercial fire alarm and mass notification systems
- Keyed lockable steel door: tamper-resistant access with standard Kidde Commercial key
- Red door with black backbox: clearly marked "FIRE ALARM BATTERY CABINET" for AHJ inspections
- Pairs with BPS and FACP systems: external battery expansion for EBPS6A, EBPS10A, and Kidde Commercial intelligent fire alarm panels
- Seismic kit available: optional BC-1EQ for OSHPD seismic pre-approval (Importance Factor 1.5)
System requirements
The BC-1R is a passive enclosure with no internal electronics or terminations. Route battery cables from the host FACP or BPS through conduit knockouts. Compatible batteries (12V17A through 12V40A) are ordered separately.
