Liquid Hydrogen Storage Containers
The storage containers used for liquid hydrogen storage at hydrogen fueling stations are addressed in these codes and standards:
Aboveground Containers
International Fire Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 2703.2 Systems, Equipment, and Processes
- 3203.1 Containers
- 3204.3.1 Stationary Containers
NFPA 52, Vehicular Fuel Systems Code (National Fire Protection Association, 2006)
- 5.3 Design and Construction of Containers
NFPA 55, Standard for Storage, Use and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders and Tanks (National Fire Protection Association, 2005)
- 11.3.2 Specific Requirements
Underground Containers
International Fire Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 2703.2 Systems, Equipment, and Processes
- 3203.1 Containers
- 3203.5 Security
- 3203.6 Separation from Hazardous Conditions
- 3204.4 Underground Tanks
NFPA 55, Standard for Storage, Use and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders and Tanks (National Fire Protection Association, 2005)
- 11.4.2 Underground Tanks