Section 1206 — STATIONARY FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEMS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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1206.1 General. ¶
1206.1 General. Stationary fuel cell power systems in new and existing occupancies shall comply with this section. Exception: The temporary use of a fuel cell-powered electric vehicle to power a Group R-3 or R-4 building while parked shall comply with Section 1206.13.
1206.2 Permits. ¶
1206.2 Permits. Permits shall be obtained for stationary fuel cell power systems as set forth in Section 105.6.10.
1206.3 Equipment. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall comply with the following: ¶
1206.3 Equipment. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall comply with the following: 1. Prepackaged fuel cell power systems shall be listed and labeled in accordance with CSA FC 1. 2. The modules and components in a preengineered fuel cell power system shall be listed and labeled in accordance with CSA FC 1 and interconnected to complete the assembly of the system at the job site in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the module and component listings. 3. Field-fabricated fuel cell power systems shall be approved based on a review of the technical report provided in…
1206.4 Installation. ¶
1206.4 Installation. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the California Electrical Code and NFPA 853, the manufacturer’s installation instructions, and the listing. Stationary fuel cell power systems fueled by hydrogen shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 2 and the California Electrical Code, the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the listing.
1206.5 Residential use. ¶
1206.5 Residential use. Stationary fuel cell power systems shall not be installed in Group R-3 and R-4 buildings, or dwelling units associated with Group R-2 buildings unless they are specifically listed for residential use. Exception: The temporary use of a fuel cell-powered electric vehicle to power a Group R-3 or R-4 building while parked shall comply with Section 1206.13.
1206.6 Indoor installations. ¶
1206.6 Indoor installations. Stationary fuel cell power systems installed in indoor locations shall comply with Sections 1206.6 through 1206.6.2. For purposes of this section, an indoor location includes a roof and 50 percent or greater enclosing walls. 1206.6.1 Listed. Stationary fuel cell power systems installed indoors shall be specifically listed and labeled for indoor use. 1206.6.2 Separation. Rooms containing stationary fuel cell power systems shall be separated from the following occupancies by fire barriers or horizontal assemblies, or both, constructed in accordance with the…
1206.7 Vehicle impact protection. ¶
1206.7 Vehicle impact protection. Where stationary fuel cell power systems are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. ENERGY SYSTEMS
1206.8 Outdoor installation. ¶
1206.8 Outdoor installation. Stationary fuel cell power systems located outdoors shall be separated by not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the following: 1. Lot lines. 2. Public ways. 3. Buildings. 4. Stored combustible materials. 5. Hazardous materials. 6. High-piled stock. 7. Any portion of a designated means of egress system. 8. Other exposure hazards.
1206.9 Fuel supply. ¶
1206.9 Fuel supply. The design, location and installation of the fuel supply for stationary fuel cell power systems shall comply with Chapter 53, Chapter 58 and the International Fuel Gas Code, based on the particular fuel being supplied to the system.
1206.10 Manual shutoff. ¶
1206.10 Manual shutoff. Access to a manual shutoff valve shall be provided for the fuel piping within 6 feet (1829 mm) of any fuel storage tank serving the fuel cell and within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the power system. If the fuel tank and the stationary fuel cell power system are less than 12 feet (3658 mm) apart, a single shutoff valve shall be permitted. If the stationary fuel cell power system is located indoors, the shutoff valve shall be located outside of the room in which the system is installed, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
1206.11 Ventilation and exhaust. ¶
1206.11 Ventilation and exhaust. Ventilation and exhaust for stationary fuel cell power systems shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 853.
1206.12 Fire protection. ¶
1206.12 Fire protection. Fire protection systems for stationary fuel cell power system installations shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 853.
1206.13 Group R-3 and R-4 fuel cell vehicle energy storage system use. ¶
1206.13 Group R-3 and R-4 fuel cell vehicle energy storage system use. The temporary use of the dwelling unit owner or occupant’s fuel cell-powered electric vehicle to power a Group R-3 or R-4 dwelling while parked in an attached or detached garage or outside shall comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and the California Electrical Code .