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Appendix F. Codes and Standards

Appendix F lists codes and standards for:

  • Infrastructure
  • Buses

Appendix F1. Infrastructure

This section provides details on infrastructure codes and standards for:

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Facilities

American Society of Civil Engineers; standards. http://www.pubs.asce.org/

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO); Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges

International Code Council; International Building Code

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 502 Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways. http://www.nfpa.org/

NFPA; 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail System

NFPA; 88A Standard for Parking Structures

Masonry Advisory Council; building codebooks

Research Council on Structural Connections; structural connections standards. http://www.boltcouncil.org/

Truss Plate Institute; metal plate connected wood truss standards. http://www.tpinst.org/my_standards.html

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Emergency Response

International Code Council; international performance codes. http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/

NFPA 101; Life Safety Code

NFPA 101A; Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

NFPA 101B; Code for Means of Egress for Buildings and Structure

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Materials

American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318; Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

ACI 530; Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures and Specifications for Masonry Structures & Commentaries.

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings-Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design.

AISC; Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

American Forest and Paper Association; National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

Aluminum Association; aluminum industry standards. http://www.aluminum.org/

American Architectural Manufactures Association; fenestration (window) performance standards. http://www.aamanet.org/

American Hardboard Association; http://www.pbmdf.com/

American Iron and Steel Institute; http://www.steel.org/

American Institute of Timber Construction; glued laminated timber standards. http://www.aitc-glulam.org/

American National Standards Institute; http://www.ansi.org/

American Plywood Association; engineered wood products standards. http://www.apawood.org/

American Society for Testing Materials; http://www.astm.org/

American Wood Preservers Association; http://www.awpa.com/

American Welding Society; welding standards. http://www.aws.org/

Canadian General Standards Board; http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb/

Canadian Standards Institute; www.csa.ca

Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau; http://www.cedarbureau.org/

Canadian Wood Council; wood product and wood building codes.http://www.cwc.ca/

Gypsum Association; http://www.gypsum.ca/

Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association; http://www.hpva.org/

National Concrete Masonry Association; http://www.ncma.org/

National Institute of Standards and Technology; http://www.nist.gov/

Rubber Manufacturers Association; http://www.rma.org/

Steel Joist Institute; http://www.steeljoist.com/

U.S. Department of Commerce; http://www.commerce.gov/

U.S. Department of Transportation; http://www.dot.gov/

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; voluntary consumer product standards. http://www.cpsc.gov/

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association; http://www.wrcla.org/

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Electrical

Electronics Industries Alliance; http://www.eia.org/

ICC International Electrical Code; http://www.internationalcodes.net/

NFPA 70; National Electrical Code

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Mechanical

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); ASHRAE Handbook, 2003 HVAC Applications

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Uniform Mechanical Code

International Code Council (ICC), International Mechanical Code

NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems

NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids

U.S. Department of Transportation; Subway Environmental Design Handbook Volume 1 Principles and Applications

U.S. Department of Transportation; Subway Environmental Simulation Computer Program

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Plumbing

IAPMO, Uniform Plumbing Code.

ICC, International Plumbing Code: International Code Council

ICC, International Private Sewage Disposal Code

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, National Standard Plumbing Code

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Fire Protection

International Code Council, International Fire Code

NFPA 1; Uniform Fire Code

NFPA 10; Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

NFPA 13; Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems>

NFPA 14; Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems

NFPA 72; National Fire Alarm Code

Underwriters Laboratories

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Fuels

International Code Council; International Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 30A; Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

NFPA 52; Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

NFPA 54; National Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 55; Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks

NFPA 57; Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

NFPA 58; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA 59; Utility LP-Gas Plant Code

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Appendix F2. Buses

This section provides details on bus statutes, regulations, and codes and standards:

  • Statutes
  • Regulations
  • Codes and standards

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Statutes

Clean Air Act, Amendments, 1990, Title II, Provisions Relating to Mobile Sources, Public Law 101-549.

Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT), Public Law 102-486.

Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1998 (AMFA), Public Law 100-494.

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Regulations

29 CFR, Part 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA).

29 CFR, Section 1910.103, Subpart H: Hydrogen.

40 CFR, Part 86 - Control of Air Pollution from New and In-Use Motor Vehicles and New and In-Use Motor Vehicle Engines: Certification and Test Procedure.

49 CFR, Part 171 - Hazardous Materials Regulations.

49 CFR, Part 571 - FTA Regulation on Bus Testing.

49 CFR, Part 573 - FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

49 CFR, Part 571 - NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (1986), SARA Title III. (U.S. EPA).

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Codes and Standards

This section bus codes and standards for the following organizations:

  • ANSI
  • ASME
  • EPRI
  • ICC
  • ISO
  • NFPA
  • SAE
  • UL

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI-CSA NGV2-2000 and NGV2a-2001. Basic requirements for compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) fuel containers. In 2005 hydrogen will also be included

ANSI-CSA PRD-1. Basic requirement for pressure relief devices for natural gas fuel containers. In 2005 hydrogen will also be included.

ASME

Boiler and pressure vessel codes

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

Electric Bus Technical Specifications

ICC

Building and fire codes (hydrogen being added)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO Standard 6469 Parts 1, 2, and 3; International Guidelines For Wiring, Safety Issues, and Electrical Isolation

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 30A; Automotive and Marine Service Station Code. This standard applies to automotive and marine service stations and to service stations located in buildings.

NFPA 50A; Standard for Gaseous Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites (1994 Edition).

NFPA 50B; Standard for Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites (1994 Edition).

NFPA 52; Standard for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems. This standard applies to the design and installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) engine fuel systems on vehicles of all types including aftermarket and Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) and to their associated fueling (dispensing) systems. Beginning in 2005 NFPA 52 will cover infrastructure for compressed and liquid hydrogen but will not cover vehicles.

NFPA 54; National Fuel Gas Code. This code is a safety code that shall apply to the installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment, and related accessories.

NFPA 57; Standard for Liquefied Natural GAS (LNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems, 2002 Edition. (beginning 2005 part of NFPA 52)

NFPA 58; Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. This standard describes the minimum requirements that LPG facilities and vehicles must meet to ensure safety.

NFPA 59A; Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of LNG, 2002 Edition.

NFPA 70; National Electric Code. The purpose of this code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from the hazards arising from the use of electricity.

NFPA 72; National Fire Alarm Code, 2002 Edition

NFPA 88A; Standard for Parking Structures. This standard covers the construction and protection of, as well as the control of hazards in, open, enclosed, basement, and underground parking structures. This standard does not apply to one- and two-family dwellings.

NFPA 88B; Standard for Repair Garages. This standard covers the construction and protection of, as well as the control of hazards in, garages used for major repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and any sales and servicing facilities associated therewith (now part of NFPA 30A).

NFPA 497A; Recommended Practice for Classification of Class I Hazardous (Classified) Location for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas. This recommended practice applied to locations where flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids or combustible liquids are processed for handled and where their release to the atmosphere may result in their ignition by electrical systems or equipment.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Recommended Practices

J406: Recommended Practice CNG Powered Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks

J1718; Measurement of Hydrogen Gas Emission From Battery-Powered Passenger Cars and Light Trucks During Battery Charging

J1742; Connections for High Voltage On-Board Road Vehicle Electrical Wiring Harnesses

J759; Hydrogen Fuel System Safety (light duty but could be useful for medium- heavy duty). To be published end of 2004

J1766; Recommended Practice for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery System Crash Integrity Testing

J1673; High Voltage Automotive Wiring Assembly Design

J1797; Packaging of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules

J1798; Performance Rating of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules

J2293; Energy Transfer System for Electric Vehicles

J2344; Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety

J2600; Fueling Nozzles and Connectors

J2711; Vehicle Emissions Testing (update to J1711)

J2758; Fuel Cell Vehicle Safety (Light duty)

Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)

UL 50; Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

UL 991; Standard for Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid State Devices

UL 1244; Electrical and Electronic Measuring and Testing Equipment

UL 1439; Determination of Sharpness of Edges on Equipment

UL 1998; Standard for Safety-Related Software

UL 2202; Electric Bus Charging System Equipment

UL 2231; Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Bus Charging Circuits

UL 2251; Plugs, Receptacles, and Couplers for Electric Vehicles

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