Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
Storage and Handling of Gaseous and Liquefied Hydrogen Systems
Part 2 - STORAGE AND HANDLING OF GASEOUS HYDROGEN NFPA 50A
Chapter 3 - Location of Gaseous Hydrogen Systems
Section R. 29.7036 - Location of dispensing operations and equipment

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 29.7036

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 36. Sections 3-4 to 3-4.5 of the storage and handling of gaseous and Liquefied H2 code are added as follows:

3-4 Location of dispensing operations and equipment.

3-4.1 Dispensing equipment located outdoors shall be in accordance with the following:

(a) Dispensing equipment shall be allowed under weather protection in accordance with the requirements of section 4-5 and constructed in a manner that prevents the accumulation of H2 gas.

3-4.2 Gaseous H2 compression and storage equipment located on top of motor fuel-dispensing facility canopies shall be in accordance with the following:

(a) Canopies shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements for weather protection found in section 2209.3.2.6 of the International Fire Code.

(b) Fuel-dispensing areas under canopies shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Operation of the fire sprinkler system shall activate the emergency functions of the following:

(i) Operation of the fire sprinkler system shall activate an automatic emergency discharge system, which will discharge the H2 gas from the equipment on the canopy top through the vent pipe system.

(ii) Operation of the fire sprinkler system shall activate the emergency shutdown control in section 7-6.

(iii) Approved signage having a minimum of 3-inch (7.62 centimeters) block letters shall be affixed on all sides on the exterior of the canopy structure stating either CANOPY TOP HYDROGEN STORAGE or using NFPA 704, "Standard System for the Identification of Fire Hazards of Materials," 1996 edition, adopted by reference in section 8-1.1.

(iv) System must be in compliance with section 3-2.2.2.

3-4.3 Dispensing equipment located outdoors shall be aboveground, shall not be beneath electric power lines or where exposed by their failure, and shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3.1 meters) from the nearest important building or property line or 20 feet (6.1 meters) from any activity that involves a fixed source of ignition.

3-4.4 Dispensing equipment shall be located so that all parts of the vehicle being served are on the premises of the motor fuel dispensing facility.

3-4.5 Dispensing equipment shall be protected against collision damage by means acceptable to the department. Dispensing equipment shall be securely bolted in place. Dispensing equipment shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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