Acknowledgments This guide provides a review of all aspects of indoor compressed natural gas vehicle maintenance facility protection, including the initial assessment of the facility, code compliance requirements, and specific design criteria. The authors would like to acknowledge Gladstein, Neandross & Associates in providing considerable information and photos during the development of this handbook. Authors Kay Kelly and Margo Melendez, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Co-Authors John Gonzales and Lauren Lynch, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Bob Coale and Jarrod Kohout, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates Work Sponsor The U.S.
Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office, Clean Cities program, and Dennis A. Smith and Mark S. Smith Reviewers Steve Saltzgiver, Mercury Associates, Inc. Ted Barnes, Gas Technology Institute Rob Adams, Marathon Technical Services, LLC Andrew Klock and Susan Bershad, National Fire Protection Association Stephe Yborra, Yborra & Associates, LLC Disclaimer This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States government.
Neither the United States government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States government or any agency thereof.
The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States government or any agency thereof. Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is accurate, complete, and comprehensive at the time of publication. It is intended to be used as a guide and resource document. The authors strongly encourage all parties with an interest in establishing compressed natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities to engage professional support to ensure code compliance and optimal systems operation. This document is not intended for use as a “how to” guide for individuals or organizations performing facility modifications.
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY MODIFICATION HANDBOOK II