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Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS

Section 5808

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

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5808.1 General. Where required by this code, hydrogen fuel

gas rooms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 5808.1 through 5808.7 and the California Building Code .

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5808.2 Location. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms shall not be

located below grade.

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5808.3 Design and construction. Hydrogen fuel gas rooms

not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area in Table 5003.1.1(1) shall be separated from other areas of the building in accordance with Section 509.1 of the Cali- fornia Building Code .

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3. The maximum aggregate amount of all hydrogen fuel in the supply tanks of roadside hydrogen service vehicles shall not exceed 4,233 cubic feet (10 kg) of hydrogen.

4. The roadside hydrogen service vehicle shall comply with all local, state and federal requirements.

5. The vehicle and its equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

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