California AB716 establishes fire safety standards for hydrogen facilities, adopting the NFPA 2 code and requiring ongoing training for local fire.

California AB716 mandates the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association Hydrogen Technologies Code (NFPA 2) as statewide fire safety standards for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution facilities. The State Fire Marshal is tasked with providing ongoing training to local fire departments and building inspectors to ensure these safety protocols are understood and enforced. Additionally, the State Fire Marshal must appoint a hydrogen fire expert to offer guidance on implementing NFPA 2 and ensuring compliance with the latest fire safety standards.

California AB716 establishes fire safety standards for hydrogen facilities, adopting the NFPA 2 code and requiring ongoing training for local fire.

California AB716 mandates the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association Hydrogen Technologies Code (NFPA 2) as statewide fire safety standards for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution facilities. The State Fire Marshal is tasked with providing ongoing training to local fire departments and building inspectors to ensure these safety protocols are understood and enforced. Additionally, the State Fire Marshal must appoint a hydrogen fire expert to offer guidance on implementing NFPA 2 and ensuring compliance with the latest fire safety standards.