Chico Municipal Code Ch. 11R.20 Fire Prevention

Section:

11R.20.010 Smoking.

No person shall smoke or carry lighted cigars, cigarettes, pipes, matches or any open flame in or upon any area of the airport within fifty (50) feet of hangars, fuel storage areas, fuel loading situation, fuel handling vehicles, or aircraft being fueled or having fuel drained, or in any other place where smoking is specifically prohibited by signs.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.020 Open flames.

No person shall start an open fire any place on the airport without permission of the city fire chief. No torch cutting or welding shall be permitted in hangars. Welding in shop areas is permitted provided all safety precautions are observed and welding equipment is operated by experienced and qualified personnel.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.030 Good housekeeping.

Good housekeeping will be required at all times by tenants and occupants of all buildings and hangars both in their assigned areas and during aircraft maintenance operations. Hangar floors shall be maintained clear of all engine stands, ladders and equipment not in actual use. Areas surrounding fire hydrants, fire extinguishers and sprinkler risers shall be kept clear at all times, and all premises shall be kept clean and clear of all rubbish, junk, debris, old aircraft and vehicles, and any other unsightly objects. If after warning by the manager, the area is not cleaned, cleaning will be done at the direction of the manager and billed to the tenant or occupant.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.040 Flammable material.

No person shall store flammable material or equipment, use flammable liquids or gases, or maintain his premises in such a condition as to violate the fire prevention code of the city or any rules or regulations herein contained. Flammable liquids having a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit shall at all times be kept in and used from approved safety cans and stored in acceptable metal cabinets, in quantity not to exceed 25 gallons. Transfer of flammable liquids from original containers to safety cans shall be done outside of buildings in a safe location. Areas surrounding storage of flammables shall be kept clear of all flammable and combustible material.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.050 Parts cleaning.

Only water-base or varsol-type solvents with flashpoints of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit are permitted for aircraft engine or parts cleaning or maintenance, or for collection in drip pans.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.060 Extinguishers.

Tenants of all hangars and buildings shall provide suitable fire extinguishers and equipment which shall be kept in good working order as determined by the fire chief and not tampered with or used for any purpose other than fire fighting or fire prevention. Extinguishers shall be inspected at least every six months by qualified personnel. Tags showing the date of the last such inspection shall be left attached to each unit.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.070 Maintenance lights.

Aircraft maintenance lights, including drop lights, shall be listed as vapor-proof by the Underwriters’ Laboratories.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.080 Heating engines.

The heating of aircraft engines on the airport shall be done only by the use of steam, hot water, hot air or approved electric heaters. Aircraft shall be heated only outside hangars and only with a qualified attendant standing by.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.090 Fire prevention code compliance.

Tenants and all persons occupying airport buildings are required to comply with any and all regulations contained in the fire prevention code of the city as they may apply.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.20.100 Periodic inspections.

All premises on the airport shall be subject to periodic safety inspections. These inspections shall be made by the fire chief or an authorized representatives at least twice each year. Recommendations and infractions will be reported to the persons involved for action.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 02 03-04)