SECTION 380:80-1-7. Vehicle fueling connection  


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  • (a)   A vehicle fueling connection shall provide for the reliable and secure connection of the fuel system cylinders to a source of compressed natural gas (CNG).
    (b)   The fueling connection shall be suitable for the pressure expected under normal conditions and corrosive conditions which might be encountered.
    (c)   The fueling connection shall prevent escape of gas when the connector is not properly engaged or becomes separated.
    (d)   The refueling connection on an engine fuel system shall be firmly supported, and shall:
    (1)   receive the fueling connector and accommodate the service pressure of the vehicle fuel system;
    (2)   incorporate a means to prevent the entry of dust, water, and other foreign material. If the means used is capable of sealing system pressure, it shall be capable of being depressurized before removal;
    (3)   have a different fueling connection for each pressure based vehicle fuel system.
    (e)   Any vehicle that will be fueled by an automatic dispenser shall be equipped with a fueling connection that complies with ANSI/AGA NGV1, Requirements for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) Refueling Connection Devices, Requirement 1-90.
[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 735, eff 6-30-15 (emergency); Added at 33 Ok Reg 1735, eff 9-15-16]