Understanding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Facility Codes and Standards
September 23rd, 2014 by Fiedler Group
The cost advantage of natural gas over petroleum has fueled an increase in the number of natural gas-powered vehicles being put into service, which resulted in heightened interest in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of CNG engine fuel dispensing facilities.
As interests in alternative fuels increase, so too does the proper application and interpretation of established codes and standards associated with these new CNG fuel dispensing systems.
Fiedler Group President, Patrick Fiedler has authored a comprehensive white paper analysis of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel facility codes and standards, with a concentration on 2012 IFC Chapter 23 and 53 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30A and 52 – Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems and Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities codes.
Included in the white paper is analysis of:
- 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) — Chapter 23 — Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
- 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) — Chapter 53 — Compressed Gases
- 2012 NFPA 30A — Chapter 7 — Building Construction Requirements
- 2012 NFPA 30A — Chapter 8 — Electrical Installations
- 2012 NFPA 30A — Chapter 9 — Operational Requirements
- 2012 NFPA 30A — Chapter 12 — Additional Requirements for CNG, LNG, Hydrogen, and LPG
- 2013 NFPA 52 — Chapter 4 — General Fueling Station Requirements
- 2013 NFPA 52 — Chapter 5 — General CNG Requirements and Equipment Qualifications
- 2013 NFPA 52 — Chapter 7 — CNG Compression Gas Processing, Storage, and Dispensing Systems
To receive further information regarding the contents of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Facility Code Analysis white paper prepared by Fiedler Group, and to learn more about our experience in design of CNG fueling facilities please contact us today!
