Section 2308 — COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

2308.1 General. ¶

2308.1 General. Motor fuel-dispensing facilities for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel shall be in accordance with this section, Chapter 53 and Section 413 of the International Fuel Gas Code .

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2308.2 Approvals. ¶

2308.2 Approvals. Storage vessels and equipment used for the storage, compression or dispensing of CNG shall be approved or listed in accordance with Sections 2308.2.1 through 2308.2.4. 2308.2.1 Approved equipment. Containers, compressors, pressure relief devices (including pressure relief valves), and pressure regulators and piping used for CNG shall be approved. 2308.2.2 Listed equipment. Hoses, hose connections, dispensers and electrical equipment used for CNG shall be listed. Vehiclefueling connections shall be listed and labeled. 2308.2.3 Residential fueling appliance (RFA). Residential…

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2308.3 Location of dispensing operations and equipment. ¶

2308.3 Location of dispensing operations and equipment. Compression, storage and dispensing equipment shall be located above ground, outdoors. Exceptions: 1. Compression, storage or dispensing equipment shall be allowed in buildings of noncombustible construction, as set forth in the California Building Code, that are unenclosed for three-quarters or more of the perimeter. 2. Compression, storage and dispensing equipment shall be allowed indoors or in vaults in accordance with Chapter 53. 2308.3.1 Location on property. In addition to the requirements of Section 2303.1, compression, storage…

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2308.4 Private fueling of motor vehicles. ¶

2308.4 Private fueling of motor vehicles. Self-service CNG-dispensing systems, including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall be limited to the filling of permanently mounted fuel containers on CNG-powered vehicles. In addition to the requirements in Section 2305, the owner of a self-service CNG motor fuel-dispensing facility shall ensure the safe operation of the system and the training of users.

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2308.5 Pressure regulators. ¶

2308.5 Pressure regulators. Pressure regulators shall be designed and installed or protected so that their operation will not be affected by the elements (freezing rain, sleet, snow or ice), mud or debris. The protection is allowed to be an integral part of the regulator.

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2308.6 Valves. ¶

2308.6 Valves. Gas piping to equipment shall be provided with a remote, manual shutoff valve that is provided with ready access.

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2308.7 Emergency shutdown control. ¶

2308.7 Emergency shutdown control. An emergency shutdown control shall be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of, but not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from, dispensers and shall be provided in the compressor area. Upon activation, the emergency shutdown system shall automatically shut off the power supply to the compressor and close valves between the main gas supply and the compressor and between the storage containers and dispensers.

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2308.8 Discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel storage containers. ¶

2308.8 Discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel storage containers. The discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel cylinders for the purposes of maintenance, cylinder certification, calibration of dispensers or other activities shall be in accordance with Sections 2308.8.1 through 2308.8.1.2.6. 2308.8.1 Methods of discharge. The discharge of CNG from motor vehicle fuel cylinders shall be accomplished through a closed transfer system in accordance with Section 2308.8.1.1 or an approved method of atmospheric venting in accordance with Section 2308.8.1.2. 2308.8.1.1 Closed transfer system. A…

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