Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility Modification Handbook
To ensure the safety of personnel and facilities, vehicle maintenance facilities are required by law and by guidelines of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Fire Code (IFC) to exhibit certain design features. They are also required to be fitted with certain fire protection equipment and devices because of the potential for fire or explosion in the event of fuel leakage or spills. All fuels have an explosion or fire potential if specific conditions are present. This handbook covers the primary elements that must be considered when developing a CNG vehicle maintenance facility design that will protect against the ignition of natural gas releases. It also discusses specific protocols and training needed to ensure safety.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado; Gladstein, Neandross & Associates, Santa Monica, California
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office (EE-3V) (Clean Cities)
- OSTI ID:
- 1413001
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/GO-102017-4918; 7790
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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