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Factory and Plant:
o 61010-1, 60950-1 and 6033
o Local fire codes for explosive environments Class I
o HAZLOC Standard for Class I
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Product:
o ANSI FC1 2012 for US and Mexico
 UL
 NFPA 70 (NEC)
 ASME
 CGA
 NFPA
 EPA Sound Level
 The complete list of US codes will be at the end of
this email *
o NEBS
 VZ.TPR.9801
 Ballistics
 Fire
 Caustic
 Seismic Zone 4
 Water, including hurricane force winds
 GR-63-CORE
 GR-78-CORE
 GR-1089-CORE
 GR-487-CORE
 VZ.NEBS.TE.NPI.2004.015
 SOIT.NEBS.RQS.NPI.2004.019
o EC and IEC for Europe
o China variant of IEC for China (China requires its own
certification, as well as Japan a a few other countries)
o EC with Canadian and Canadian variant for China and
CSA
* The following is a complete list of codes for USA and countries
that follow ANSI standard:
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ANSI FC 1 2012 Stationary Fuel Cell Systems
NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code
NPA 50 Handling of oxygen (for DOX system only)
NFPA 50A Handling of hydrogen
NFP 55 Compressed Gas and Cryogenics Code
NFPA 70A & B Electrical Safety
NFPA 853 Standard for Installing Stationary Fuel Cell
IBC Fuel Cells for Backup Power in Telecommunications
Facilities
IMC Permitting Fuel Cell Installations
NEC, Article 692 Electrical Safety for Fuel Cell
ICC K1202 Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
UL 1741 (Ed.1) Inverters, Converters, Controllers and
Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed
Energy Resources
International Building Code
o Canopy top storage of hydrogen to be classified as
outdoor storage
International Fire Code
o Allows fuel for fuel-cell power system to be located on
utility easement
o Adds reference to UL 2075-2007 for gas detectors in
areas repairing hydrogen vehicles
o Clarifies that NFPA 55 applies to Bulk GH2 and LH2
systems
o Clarification of weather protection for stationary fuel
cells using hydrogen
International Fuel Gas Code
o Stationary fuel cell to be installed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, NFPA 853 and the IBC &
IFC.
NREL Codes and Standards for Stationary Fuel Cells
NREL/TP-560-47336
o Siting:
must be placed on a firm foundation
 above base flood elevation
 vent and exhaust terminations separate from
doors, windows, outdoor air intakes, and other
building
 openings accessible to service
 5 ft away from combustible materials, hazardous
chemicals, and other fire exposures
 fire or failure to not present hazard to adjacent
fuel cell systems
o Fire Prevention and Emergency Planning
 written information on fire prevention procedures,
plant emergency
 alarms, and egress procedures
 requirements to conduct and document
inspections
 written description of housekeeping practices
and the control of transient combustibles
 written procedures for handling flammable
and combustible gases and
 liquids
 written procedures for handling ignition
sources
 written procedures to address system
impairments
 written procedures for conducting a fire
investigation
 list of periodic inspections, testing, etc
 warning signage
 location of operating instruction
CGA FC 1 Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
CGA P1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gasses in Containers
CGA G-5.5 Hydrogen Venting Systems
CGA H2 Classification and Labeling of Hydrogen
ASME B31.3
ASME BPVC
OSHA
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Note 1: In addition to standard OSHA Codes, there are special
requirements for Explosive Environment Class I which can be
found in NFPA 1 Code and
Note 2: There may be special local fire codes for hazardous and
explosive environment, as well as for storage, handling, and use
of hydrogen, oxygen, and caustic substances (potassium
hydroxide).
Note 3: There will be both EPA and local codes for the safe
handling and proper disposal of the dangerous waste
material and waste water (potassium hydroxide and acids)
Note 4: Must have adequate supplies of citric acid for spills and
splash. Must have specific eyewash for both acids and caustic
base. Must have proper chemical protective suits, goggles,
aprons, gloves and breathing protection from both caustic dust
and vapor.
Note 5: Must have both OSHA and NFPA training for explosive
environment, safe handling of both hydrogen and oxygen, and
fire handling in case of either oxygen or hydrogen explosion.
Note 6: Venting is mandatory of the different gasses, and they
must be separated by distance, i.e., one venting system of
oxygen, one for hydrogen, and one for handling the potassium
hydroxide dust which must be filtered. The combining of any of
these gases with each other, or with the dust from potassium
hydroxide could be catastrophic.
Note 7: Hydrogen leak detection system must be installed per
NFPA alarm and signaling codes.
Note 8: Any storage of hydrogen and oxygen must be stored
outside at least 20 feet apart, both with local and remote
emergency shutoff buttons.
Note 9: All electrical products and motors must be rated to work
in explosive environment.
Note 10: All tools should be spark resistant for explosive
environments, and adequate protection for retardation of static
spark should be implemented throughout the workplace, and/or
static proof shoes or use of mats.