Animation of a Hydrogen Fueling Station Example Layout (Text Version)

Below is a text version of an animation that provides an example of a hydrogen fueling station layout along with some of the codes and standards that govern the design, construction, and operation of such a station.

The animation is a map-like drawing of an example hydrogen fueling station. A food market and two parking lots are located in the upper-right corner of the lot. A car wash, a parking lot, and a trash enclosure are located on the left side of the lot. A fuel-dispensing island with a canopy is located in the bottom-right corner of the lot. A secondary street is located along the right side of the lot, and a primary street is located along the bottom of the lot.

Setback distances are indicated by colored regions and are summarized in a setback table titled "2006 International Fire Code (IFC) Setbacks":

• Building (with combustible walls)—25-foot setback (IFC Table 2209.3.1)
• Air intake openings—25-foot setback (IFC Table 2209.3.1)
• Public sidewalks and parked vehicles—15-foot setback (IFC Table 2209.3.1)
• Wall openings—20-foot setback (IFC Table 2209.3.1)
• Lot Line—10-foot setback (IFC Table 2209.3.1)
• Liquid hydrogen tank—25-foot setback (IFC Table 2209.3.2.5.1).

IFC Table 2209.3.1 shows minimum separation for gaseous hydrogen dispensers, compressors, generators, and storage vessels. IFC Table 3504.2.1 shows the minimum distance of flammable gasses from storage to exposures.

The animation links to construction approval codes and operation approval codes.

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While the setback information in this is animation is based on 2006 International Fire Code requirements, other federal, state, and local requirements may apply. Learn more about hydrogen fueling stations.