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Fire and Emergency Planning for Fuel Cells

Fire and emergency planning for fuel cells is addressed in these codes and standards:

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)

NFPA 853, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems (National Fire Protection Association, 2007)