Chico Municipal Code Ch. 11R.32 Handling and Storing

Section:

11R.32.010 Fuel prohibitions.

No commercial aircraft shall be fueled or have fuel drained while an engine of said aircraft is running or is being heated or while the aircraft is in a hangar or an enclosed area.

Exception. Fueling with engines running ("hot fueling") may be permitted for aircraft actively engaged in authorized military operation or public safety emergency response, provided such operations are conducted in strict compliance with NFPA 407 safety standards or applicable military safety directives.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part), Res. No. 61-26 §4)

11R.32.020 Fueling areas.

A. Except as set forth below, aircraft fuel shall not be handled within any hangar or building.

B. Private aircraft may be fueled within those hangars specifically designed and used solely for the storage of a single aircraft and having no sources of ignition (i.e., no electrical or open flame devices).

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.030 Bonding and grounding.

All fuel handling vehicles shall be fitted with means of bonding and grounding to prevent the possibility of static discharge and ignition. During commercial fuel handling operations, the fuel dispensing hose, nozzle, tank vehicle and aircraft shall be bonded and grounded by wire.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.040 Fire extinguishers

During fuel handling for any aircraft, at least two CO2 fire extinguishers shall be available for immediate use .

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §l (part))

11R.32.050 Electrical operation.

During fuel handling for any aircraft, no person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver or switch electrical appliances on or off in such aircraft, nor shall any person act in any manner or use any material within fifty (50) feet of such aircraft which is likely to cause a spark.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.060 Passenger occupancy.

During fuel handling for any aircraft, no passenger shall remain in or enplane or deplane from such aircraft unless a qualified attendant is at each door in use for this purpose and unless a means of safe egress is in position in the event that such a device is required for the safe and rapid debarkation of the passengers. Smoking shall be prohibited in or about such aircraft during fuel handling.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 part))

11R.32.070 Fuel attendants.

The driver, operator or attendant of any fuel handling device shall be with the vehicle at all times while the vehicle is fueling or refueling an aircraft. Such driver, operator or attendant shall serve no more than two vehicles or aircraft simultaneously under fuel servicing and shall be within 75 feet of any operation under the driver, operator, or attendant’s surveillance.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part), Res. No. 02 03-04)

11R.32.080 Vehicle positioning.

During refueling or defueling, fuel handling vehicles shall be placed so as to be readily removable in event of fire (i.e., to permit direct driving away from the loading position). No more than one refueler shall be positioned on each wing of an aircraft. When high-capacity aircraft are refueled, additional refuelers shall be parked or positioned at least 100 feet from the aircraft served and then only in areas approved by the commission or manager.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.090 Fuel spills.

Persons engaged in aircraft fuel handling shall exercise care to prevent fuel spillage. In the event of fuel spillage involving aircraft, engines shall not be started until the spill area has been properly flushed or cleaned, or the aircraft has been moved to a safe distance from the spill.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.100 Parking areas.

Fuel handling vehicles shall park on the airport only in areas designated by the commission or manager.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.110 Vehicle marking.

Each fuel handling vehicle shall be conspicuously marked in letters of contrasting color, with the word “Flammable” on both sides and rear of the cargo tank in letters at least six inches high, and with the wording “Emergency Shut Off” and other appropriate operating instructions at the location(s) of emergency operating devices in letters at least two inches high.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.120 Fuel grade.

Each fuel storage tank and fuel handling vehicle shall be conspicuously marked near the dispensing outlets with the identification of the type or grade of fuel being stored or handled.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))

11R.32.130 Personnel training.

Persons engaged in aircraft fuel handling shall be instructed and trained in the proper operation of the fuel handling equipment they are authorized to operate, and in the proper procedures for compliance with these rules and regulations.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 68 86-87 §1 (part))