Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
Section 5807 — METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE SYSTEMS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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5807.1 General requirements. ¶
5807.1 General requirements. The storage and use of metal hydride storage systems shall be in accordance with Sections 5801, 5803, 5804, 5805 and 5807. Those portions of the system that are used as a means to store or supply hydrogen shall also comply with Chapters 50 and 53 as applicable. 5807.1.1 Classification. The hazard classification of the metal hydride storage system, as required by Section 5001.2.2, shall be based on the hydrogen stored without regard to the metal hydride content. 5807.1.2 Listed or approved systems. Metal hydride storage systems shall be listed or approved for the…
5807.2 Portable containers or systems. ¶
5807.2 Portable containers or systems. Portable containers or systems shall comply with Sections 5807.2.1 through 5807.2.2. 5807.2.1 Securing containers. Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured in accordance with Section 5303.5.3. 5807.2.1.1 Use on mobile equipment. Where a metal hydride storage system is used on mobile equipment, the equipment shall be designed to restrain containers, cylinders or tanks from dislodgement, slipping or rotating when the equipment is in motion. 5807.2.1.2 Motorized equipment. Metal hydride storage systems used on motorized equipment, shall be installed…