Safe Gas Garage

Join Marathon Technical Services and Clean Cities Coalitions for online or downloadable trainings on the proper and safe way to design, build, and operate maintenance facilities for gaseous alternative fuel vehicles.

Topics covered include:

• Properties of gases and behavior of gas releases—how does this differ from conventional fuels

• Safety, Code, Design and Best Practices

• Design standards and best practice for Structural/Architectural, HVAC, Electrical and Gas Detection systems

• Issues related to over-design and under-design

• Cold & Warm Weather Garages

• Special Spaces

• Cost Data and issues

• Case Studies of Alternative Fuel Facilities

Who should access this training:

The training provides practical education to building code officials, Fire Department personnel, facility designers, design consultants, fleet managers, public safety officials, and other key stakeholders about the proper and safe way to design, build, and operate garage and maintenance facilities for gaseous alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The training provides  online sessions about well-designed gaseous fuel garages.  Digital learning materials and case studies of well-conceived, well executed, and cost-effective upgrades are provided to show how to strike balance between safety and cost.