Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS

Section 5809 — ON-DEMAND HYDROGEN MOBILE FUELING OPERATIONS

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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5809.1 General.

5809.1 General. On-demand hydrogen mobile fueling operations that dispense gaseous hydrogen into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall comply with Sections 5809.1 through 5809.6.5. Mobile fueling of liquid hydrogen is prohibited. 5809.1.1 Approval required. Hydrogen mobile fueling operations shall not be conducted without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official. Hydrogen mobile fueling operations shall occur only at approved locations. The fire code official is authorized to approve individual locations or geographic areas where mobile fueling is allowed.

5809.2 Hydrogen mobile fueling vehicle or trailer.

5809.2 Hydrogen mobile fueling vehicle or trailer. An on-demand hydrogen mobile fueling vehicle or mobile fueling trailer shall be that which is utilized in on-demand fueling operations for the dispensing of gaseous hydrogen into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles. 5809.2.1 Hydrogen mobile fueling vehicle requirements. Each hydrogen mobile fueling vehicle or mobile fueling trailer shall comply with all local, state and federal requirements, as well as the following: 1. The hydrogen mobile fueling vehicle or mobile fueling trailer and its equipment shall be in compliance with the appropriate…

5809.3 Required documents.

5809.3 Required documents. Documents developed to comply with Sections 5809.3.1 through 5809.3.3 shall be submitted to the fire code official prior to approval of the permit application to conduct mobile gaseous hydrogen fueling operations. Any modification to an approved plan shall be updated as necessary by the owner of the mobile fueling operation and maintained in compliance with Section 110.3. 5809.3.1 Safety and emergency response plan. Hydrogen mobile fueling operators shall have an approved written safety and emergency response plan that establishes policies and procedures for fire…

5809.4 Hydrogen mobile fueling areas.

5809.4 Hydrogen mobile fueling areas. Hydrogen mobile fueling shall not occur on public streets, in public ways or inside buildings. Fueling on the roof level of parking structures or other buildings is prohibited. Exception: Fueling hydrogen-fueled vehicles on a public street during a roadside emergency. 5809.4.1 Separation. The point of connection of the vehicle being fueled and the roadside hydrogen service vehicle shall not take place less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from buildings, property lines or combustible storage. 5809.4.2 Sources of ignition. Smoking, open flames and other sources of…

5809.5 Equipment.

5809.5 Equipment. Hydrogen mobile fueling equipment shall comply with Sections 5809.5.1 and 5809.5.2. 5809.5.1 Dispensing hoses, nozzles and equipment. Dispensing hoses, nozzles, equipment and appurtenances shall be listed or approved by a recognized third party for its intended use and comply with NFPA 2. 5809.5.1.1 Hose reel. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment before moving the roadside hydrogen service vehicle. 5809.5.1.2 Pressure limit. Only dispensing of compressed gaseous hydrogen at partial pressure into the fuel tanks of…

5809.6 Operations.

5809.6 Operations. Hydrogen mobile fueling vehicles or mobile fueling trailers shall be operated in accordance with this section and NFPA 2. 5809.6.1 Attendant. Hydrogen mobile fueling vehicles or mobile fueling trailers shall be attended at all times during fueling operations, with brakes set and warning lights in operation. 5809.6.1.1 Bonding cable. A bonding cable shall be securely connected between the mobile fueling vehicle and the fueled vehicle prior to the start of the dispensing operation. 5809.6.1.2 Brakes. During fueling operations, mobile fueling vehicle’s brakes shall be set,…