Hydrogen Fueling Station Annual Inspections
The final, and ongoing, step of the hydrogen fueling station permitting process is periodic (typically annual) inspection. These inspections are required to ensure the continued safety of the hydrogen fueling facility.
Annual inspections may include:
- Specific operating equipment, subsystems, and systems inspections
- Fire protection and safety systems inspections
- Record-keeping inspections
- Operating staff training inspections.
The periodic inspections of hydrogen fueling stations are addressed in these codes and standards:
CGA G-5.4, Standard for Hydrogen Piping Systems at Consumer Locations (Compressed Gas Association, 2005)
- 7.0 Maintenance and Repair
CGA G-5.5, Hydrogen Vent Systems (Compressed Gas Association, 2004)
- 9 Maintenance
International Fire Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 406.2 Frequency
- 901.6.2 Records
- 907.2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
- 2206.2.1.1 Inventory Control for Underground Tanks
- 3204.5.2 Corrosion Protection
- 3205.4 Filling and Dispensing
NFPA 52, Vehicular Fuel Systems Code (National Fire Protection Association, 2006)
- 9.2.15 General System Requirements