Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
Section 5809
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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MOBILE GASEOUS FUELING OF HYDROGEN-FUELED VEHICLES
5809.1 General. Mobile fueling of gaseous hydrogen into the¶
fuel tanks of hydrogen-fueled vehicles shall comply with Sec- tions 5809.1 through 5809.6. Mobile fueling of liquid hydro- gen is prohibited.
5809.1.1 Approval required. Mobile hydrogen-fueling operations shall not be conducted without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official. Mobile hydrogen-fueling operations shall occur only at approved locations within the jurisdiction.
5809.2 Roadside service vehicles. Roadside hydrogen service¶
vehicles shall comply with the following:
1. Roadside hydrogen service vehicles and hydrogen sup- ply tanks shall comply with U.S. DOT requirements for the transportation of hydrogen gas.
2. Individual hydrogen fuel supply tanks installed on roadside hydrogen service vehicles shall have a maxi- mum individual fuel capacity of 1,270 cubic feet (3 kg) of hydrogen.
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5809.4 Mobile hydrogen-fueling areas. Areas where mobile¶
hydrogen fueling is allowed shall comply with Sections 5809.4.1 through 5809.4.3.
5809.4.1 Prohibited locations. Mobile hydrogen fueling shall not occur on public streets, 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 pub- lic street during a roadside emergency.
5809.4.2 Separation. The point of connection between the roadside hydrogen service vehicle and the hydrogen-fuel vehicle shall not be less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from buildings, property lines or combustible storage.
5809.4.3 Sources of ignition. Smoking, open flames, and other sources of ignition, including un-rated electrical equipment, shall be prohibited within 25 feet (7620 mm) of fuel-dispensing activities. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the vehicle or the point of fueling shall be prominently posted on the mobile fueling vehicle. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during fueling.
5809.5 Equipment. Mobile hydrogen-fueling equipment shall¶
comply with Sections 5809.5.1 through 5809.5.4.
5809.5.1 Listed equipment. Roadside hydrogen service vehicle fuel-dispensing equipment and appurtenances shall be listed or approved by a recognized third party for its intended use.
5809.5.2 Dispensing hose. The dispensing hose shall be equipped with a breakaway coupling installed within 3 feet (1 m) from the dispensing nozzle.
5809.5.3 Hose reel. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compart- ment before moving the roadside hydrogen service vehi- cle.
5809.5.4 Pressure limit. Only dispensing of compressed gaseous hydrogen at partial pressure into the fuel tanks of hydrogen-fueled vehicles from on-board hydrogen supply tanks is allowed.
5809.6 Operations. Mobile hydrogen-fueling operations¶
shall comply with Sections 5809.6.1 through 5809.6.6.
5809.6.1 Attendance. Roadside hydrogen service vehicles shall be constantly attended during fueling operations.
5809.6.2 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 oper- ation.
5809.6.3 Positioning of fueling vehicle. Roadside hydro- gen service vehicles shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being fueled to prevent traffic from driving over the delivery hose and between the transport vehicle and motor vehicle being fueled.
5809.6.4 Brakes. During fueling operations, mobile fuel- ing vehicle’s brakes shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning lights shall be in operation.
5809.6.5 Fire extinguisher. A portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40-B:C shall be provided on the mobile, roadside service hydrogen-fueling vehicle with signage clearly indicating its location.
5809.6.6 Emergency communication device. Operators of mobile, roadside service hydrogen fueling vehicles shall have in their possession at all times an emergency commu- nication device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emergency during fueling.
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