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(d) Emergency procedures to be followed in case of fire, explosion, release of liquids or vapors damage to critical moving parts, or other potentially dangerous conditions. Procedures can include sounding the alarm, notifying the fire department, evacuating personnel, deenergizing equipment, and controlling and extinguishing the fire. (e) Response considerations similar to a safety data sheet (SOS) that will address response safety concerns and extinguishment when an SOS is not required. (f) Procedures for dealing with battery energy storage system equipment damaged in a fire or other emergency event, including maintaining contact information for personnel qualified to safely remove damaged battery energy storage system equipment from the facility. (g) Other procedures as determined necessary by the Village to provide for the safety of occupants, neighboring properties, and emergency responders. (h) Procedures and schedules for conducting drills of these procedures and for training local first responders on the contents of the plan and appropriate response procedures. L. Additional standards (Tier 2 projects). (1 ) Setbacks. Tier 2 battery energy storage systems shall comply with the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district for principal structures, or as prescribed in the following subsections, whichever is greater: (a) Shall not be placed in the front yard. (b) Except as otherwise provided, shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any side yard or rear yard if abutting a nonresidential district. (c) Shall be set back a minimum 500 feet from a side yard or rear yard abutting any residential district or a residential use. (d) Parking and pavement setbacks shall be at least 10 feet from any property line and shall maintain a grass/natural vegetation area of no less than 10 feet measured from any abutting property line. (2) Height. Tier 2 battery energy storage systems shall comply with the building height limitations for accessory structures of the underlying zoning district, or as required by the Fire Code. (3) Fencing requirements. Tier 2 battery energy storage systems, including all mechanical equipment, shall be enclosed by an eight-foot-high fence with a self-locking gate to prevent unauthorized access unless housed in a dedicated-use building and not interfering with ventilation or exhaust ports, or as otherwise required by any federal, state or local laws or codes. Access shall be provided to all fire companies and the Village Code Enforcement, (4) Screening and visibility. Tier 2 battery energy storage systems shall have views minimized from adjacent properties to the extent reasonably practicable using architectural features, earth berms, landscaping, or other screening methods that will harmonize with the character of the property and surrounding area and not interfering with ventilation or exhaust ports. (5) Camera systems shall be installed to cover the entire site and shall remain continuously monitored. Such systems shall be approved by the Village of Orchard Park Police Department and the Code Enforcement Office. (6) Must have fully monitored fire alarm systems compliant with all local, state and federal codes, regulations, and standards as determined by the Planning Board. Additional fire hydrants may be required by the Planning Board.