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2. Service life indicating the last date the system can (52°C) or subambient (low) temperatures unless designed
be used. for use under the exposed conditions.
3. A unique code or serial number specific to the 5807.1.7 Falling objects. Metal hydride storage systems
unit. shall not be placed in areas where they are capable of
being damaged by falling objects.
4. System name or product code that identifies the
system by the type of chemistry used in the sys- 5807.1.8 Piping systems. Piping, including tubing, valves,
tem. fittings and pressure regulators, serving metal hydride
storage systems, shall be maintained gas tight to prevent
5. Emergency contact name, telephone number or
other contact information. leakage.
5807.1.8.1 Leaking systems. Leaking systems shall be
6. Limitations on refilling of containers to include
rated charging pressure and capacity. removed from service.
5807.1.9 Refilling of containers. The refilling of listed or
5807.1.5.2 Valve marking. Metal hydride storage sys- approved metal hydride storage systems shall be in accor-
tem valves shall be marked with all of the following:
dance with the listing requirements and manufacturer’s
1. Manufacturer’s name. instructions.
2. Service life indicating the last date the valve can 5807.1.9.1 Industrial trucks. The refilling of metal
be used. hydride storage systems serving powered industrial
trucks shall be in accordance with Section 309.
3. Metal hydride service in which the valve can be
used, or a product code that is traceable to this 5807.1.9.2 Hydrogen purity. The purity of hydrogen
information. used for the purpose of refilling containers shall be in
accordance with the listing and the manufacturer’s
5807.1.5.3 Pressure relief device marking. Metal
hydride storage system pressure relief devices shall be instructions.
marked with all of the following: 5807.1.10 Electrical. Electrical components for metal
hydride storage systems shall be designed, constructed and
1. Manufacturer’s name.
installed in accordance with NFPA 70.
2. Metal hydride service in which the device can be 5807.2 Portable containers or systems. Portable containers
used, or a product code that is traceable to this or systems shall comply with Sections 5807.2.1 through
information.
5807.2.2.
3. Activation parameters to include temperature, 5807.2.1 Securing containers. Containers, cylinders and
pressure or both.
tanks shall be secured in accordance with Section
5807.1.5.3.1 Pressure relief devices integral to 5303.5.3.
container valves. The required markings for pres- 5807.2.1.1 Use on mobile equipment. Where a metal
sure relief devices that are integral components of hydride storage system is used on mobile equipment,
valves used on cylinders, containers and tanks shall the equipment shall be designed to restrain containers,
be allowed to be placed on the valve. cylinders or tanks from dislodgement, slipping or rotat-
5807.1.5.4 Pressure vessel markings. Cylinders, con- ing when the equipment is in motion.
tainers and tanks used in metal hydride storage systems 5807.2.1.2 Motorized equipment. Metal hydride stor-
shall be marked with all of the following: age systems used on motorized equipment, shall be
1. Manufacturer’s name. installed in a manner that protects valves, pressure reg-
ulators, fittings and controls against accidental impact.
2. Design specification to which the vessel was
manufactured. 5807.2.1.2.1 Protection from damage. Metal
hydride storage systems, including cylinders, con-
3. Authorized body approving the design and initial tainers, tanks and fittings, shall not extend beyond
inspection and test of the vessel.
the platform of the mobile equipment.
4. Manufacturer’s original test date. 5807.2.2 Valves. Valves on containers, cylinders and
5. Unique serial number for the vessel. tanks shall remain closed except when containers are con-
nected to closed systems and ready for use.
6. Service life identifying the last date the vessel
can be used.
7. System name or product code that identifies the SECTION 5808
system by the type of chemistry used in the sys- HYDROGEN FUEL GAS ROOMS
tem.
5808.1 General. Where required by this code, hydrogen fuel
5807.1.6 Temperature extremes. Metal hydride storage gas rooms shall be designed and constructed in accordance
systems, whether full or partially full, shall not be exposed with Sections 5808.1 through 5808.7 and the International
to artificially created high temperatures exceeding 125°F Building Code.

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