Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 934.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 934.1 - Compressed Natural Gas-NFPA Standard

Fuel Systems using compressed natural gas (CNG) and installed after April 1, 1994, shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 52 (NFPA 52) "Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code," or NFPA 52 "Vehicular Fuel Systems Code," in effect at the time of installation. Compressed natural gas fuel systems installed before April 1, 1994, shall comply with either that standard or with Sections 934 and 936 of this title. Additionally, whenever the word "should" appears in NFPA 52, it shall be understood to set forth mandatory requirements.

(a) Approval--NFPA 52 specifies that certain systems and components shall be approved as being acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The Department of California Highway Patrol has jurisdiction over these regulations but does not approve individual systems or components. Users and installers are responsible for use of proper components and for their proper installation as specified in the NFPA Standard.

(b) Exceptions--The Department of California Highway Patrol has no authority over CNG storage, dispensing or compression facilities addressed in the NFPA standard.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 934.1

1. New section filed 1-25-94; operative 2-24-94 (Register 94, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 8-21-2007; operative 9-20-2007 (Register 2007, No. 34).

Note: Authority cited: Section 2402.6, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 2402.6, Vehicle Code.

1. New section filed 1-25-94; operative 2-24-94 (Register 94, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 8-21-2007; operative 9-20-2007 (Register 2007, No. 34).