Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) wants to bring attention to an important requirement under NFPA 52, the installation code for natural gas vehicles. It states
Until recently, the primary code governing CNG fuel system installations has been NFPA 52. However, the 2023 version of NFPA 52 has introduced ANSI/CSA NGV
November 2018 – Colchester, VT: A frozen PRD failed after the vehicle was brought into a maintenance facility where the PRD thawed, resulting in
December 2018 – Bakersfield, CA: During fueling of a CNG truck, one or more cylinders ruptured, destroying both the truck and the CNG station.
November 2018 – Mankato, MN: A manual cylinder valve manufactured by Luxfer failed while being opened, resulting in a gas leak, building evacuation, and finally
Safety Practices for Defueling or De-Energizing Alternative Fuel Vehicles
