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Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS

Section 5801

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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5801.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable gases and

flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55. Flammable cryogenic fluids shall comply with Section 5806. Hydrogen motor fuel-dispensing stations and repair garages and their associated above-ground hydrogen storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 23. Mobile fuel- ing of hydrogen-fueled vehicles shall comply with Section 5809.

Exceptions:

  1. Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section 605).

  2. Liquefied petroleum gases and natural gases regulated by Chapter 61.

  3. Fuel-gas systems and appliances regulated under the California Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code other than gaseous hydrogen systems and appliances.

  4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64.

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5801.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.

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