Bollards are those post we see protecting items such as natural gas meters, gasoline pumps, electrical boxes, etc. They are usually painted yellow, although that is NOT part of their requirements. We continue to see vehicles striking gas mains, hazardous materials containers and piping, leading to serious accidents and loss of lives. This posts is a list of all the places the International Fire Code (IFC), which most states adopt as their own fire code, requires vehicle protection. First, let’s understand what a bollard is and how it must be built and installed to meet its intended function… Vehicle Protection.