Chapter 20 — AVIATION FACILITIES

Section 2003 — GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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2003.1 Sources of ignition.

2003.1 Sources of ignition. Open flames, flame-producing devices and other sources of ignition shall not be permitted in a hangar, except in approved locations or in any location within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of an aircraft-fueling operation.

2003.2 Smoking.

2003.2 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited in aircraft-refueling vehicles, aircraft hangars and aircraft operation areas used for cleaning, paint removal, painting operations or fueling. “No Smoking” signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 310. Exception: Designated and approved smoking areas.

2003.3 Housekeeping.

2003.3 Housekeeping. The aircraft operation area (AOA) and related areas shall be kept free from combustible debris at all times.

2003.4 Fire department access.

2003.4 Fire department access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Chapter 5. Fire apparatus access roads and aircraft parking positions shall be designed in a manner so as to preclude the possibility of fire vehicles traveling under any portion of a parked aircraft.

2003.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids.

2003.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids. The dispensing, transferring and storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 57. Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Chapter 23.

2003.6 Combustible storage.

2003.6 Combustible storage. Combustible materials stored in aircraft hangars shall be stored in approved locations and containers.

2003.7 Hazardous material storage.

2003.7 Hazardous material storage. Hazardous materials shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 50.