NFPA 52-2019 PDF Download

NFPA 52-2019, also known as the Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code, is a comprehensive standard that aims to ensure the safe and efficient use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel systems. This standard provides detailed guidelines for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of CNG and LNG engine fuel systems and dispensing systems.

NFPA 52 is essential for various professionals, including designers, engineers, maintenance professionals, facilities managers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. It covers CNG and LNG systems on all types of vehicles and applies to facilities with LNG storage of 100,000 gallons or less. The standard covers topics such as fuel compression, processing, storage, and dispensing systems, as well as specific guidelines for CNG residential and non-residential fueling facilities, LNG fueling facilities, LNG fire protection, installation of ASME tanks for LNG, and the use of LNG and CNG on commercial marine vessels and pleasure craft.

The 2019 edition of NFPA 52 features extensive revisions and additions, including reorganized and expanded text to address cutting-edge vehicle fueling applications, a new chapter on non-residential CNG fueling applications, updated terminology to align with current definitions and VFA changes, supplemental content for improved clarity, and the removal of redundant material.

NFPA 52 is considered a reliable reference book for natural gas engine fuel system requirements and is crucial for ensuring the safety and accuracy of working with CNG and LNG fuel systems.