I operate an existing repair garage and plan to begin repairing hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG)-fueled vehicles. Do I have to make any modifications to the design of my facility?
That depends. Repair garages constructed in accordance with the requirements of the 1968 Building Code are designed for the repair of liquid motor fueled vehicles, not vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air fuels. FC2217.7 provides that repair garages used for the repair and/or conversion of vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air fuels must comply with the requirements of the Mechanical Code and Building Code, including ventilation requirements (see MC502.16) and the flammable gas detection system requirements (see BC406.6.6). Unless you have documentation showing that the Department of Buildings had previously authorized your repair garage to be used for the repair and/or conversion of vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air fuels, you are required to comply with the provisions of FC2217.7 and Fire Department rule 3 RCNY 2211-01.
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