Fuel Cell Weather Protection
Weather protection for fuel cell equipment is addressed in these codes and standards:
ANSI/CSA America FC 1-2004, Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems (American National Standards Institute and Canadian Standards Association, 2004)
- 1.6 Enclosures and Associated Construction
International Building Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 1609 Wind Loads
- 1612 Flood Loads
- 1805 Footings and Foundation
International Fire Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 2703.2.8 Seismic Protection
- 2703.9.6 Protection from Light
- 2703.9.7 Shock Padding
- 3003.15 Lighting
International Fuel Gas Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 302 Structural Safety
International Mechanical Code (International Code Council, 2006)
- 302 Protection of Structure
NFPA 55, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks (National Fire Protection Association, 2005)
- 7.1.4.3 Physical Protection
NFPA 853, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems (National Fire Protection Association, 2007)
- 5.1.1 (2) General Siting