U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Fuel Cell Technologies Program – Safety, Codes and Standards

Standards Development Organizations

Many standards development organizations are cooperating in the development of codes and standards to ensure safety and encourage the safe commercialization of hydrogen.

Codes and Standards Development Organizations and Roles
Type Organizations Responsibility
Domestic Codes and Standards American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Materials testing standards
  American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Methodology of codes and standards development
  American Petroleum Institute (API) Equipment standards
  Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Equipment design and performance standards
  Canadian Standards Association (CSA) International of America Equipment standards
  International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Mechanical building code
  Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Electrical standards
  International Code Council, Inc. (ICC) Family of model building codes
  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Model building codes, standards
  Natural Gas Institute (NGI) Natural gas vehicle standards
  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Vehicle standards
  Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Equipment and performance testing standards
International Codes and Standards International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) International performance standards
  International Organization for Standards (ISO) Supports U.S. concerns at key international codes and standards

The specific roles and responsibilities of these organizations in establishing hydrogen and fuel cells codes and standards in the U.S. are summarized in the National Codes and Standards Templates (PDF 64 KB) for hydrogen vehicle systems, on-site hydrogen generators, and stationary and portable fuel cells. Download Adobe Reader.