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.