Article IX — FUELING AND SALES

SECTION:

4-9.05: Aircraft Fueling And Defueling

4-9.10: Fuel Sales

4-9.05: AIRCRAFT FUELING AND DEFUELING:

All fueling operations conducted at the Porterville airport shall be in compliance with city regulations and the uniform fire code.

A. No aircraft shall be fueled or defueled while the aircraft engine is running or while the aircraft is in a hangar or other enclosed space.

B. No smoking shall be permitted within fifty feet (50') of the aircraft or fuel truck while the aircraft is being fueled or defueled.

C. During fuel handling, no passenger shall be permitted in or on the aircraft.

D. All hoses, funnels and apparatus used in fueling or defueling activities shall be equipped properly with a grounding device to prevent possible static ignition of volatile liquids. Such grounding devices shall be used during all fueling and defueling activities.

E. During fueling handling activities, no person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver, nor switch electrical appliances on or off in such aircraft, or in the immediate vicinity (50 feet) thereof.

F. Every person engaged in aircraft fuel handling shall exercise due care to prevent the overflow or spilling of fuel.

G. Any fuel spills in excess of forty four (44) gallons shall be reported to the airport manager/airport operations supervisor. All fuel spills shall be cleaned up immediately, following guidelines as set forth by the EPA.

H. During fuel handling, no person shall use any material or device which is likely to cause a static spark within fifty feet (50') of such aircraft or fuel truck.

I. Where there has been a fuel spill or leak, no person shall start the engine of any aircraft in close proximity until the spill or leak has been stopped and cleaned up. In the event of such spills or leaks, the fire department shall be notified.

J. All fueling equipment including, but not limited to, pumps and hoses shall be maintained in a safe and sound, nonleaking condition.

K. Prior to fuel transfer to storage tanks, the fuel dealer and dispensary shall conduct tests as to fuel type and signs of contamination. Furthermore, in accordance with environmental laws, the fuel dispensary or authorized agent shall conduct daily inventory reconciliation in order to assess fuel loss. A reconciliation log shall be maintained daily. Any fuel loss due to apparent leakage or any other reason shall be reported to the airport manager/airport operations supervisor. (Ord. 1652 § B, 4-20-2004)

4-9.10: FUEL SALES:

No person shall deliver aviation fuels or lubricants to, or dispense such fuel from, at, or upon the airport without written approval from the city council. For the right, privilege and concession of making deliveries of all types of aviation fuels and lubricants, and other fuels, to any person or location at or upon the airport, or to a bulk storage plant of an oil company on the airport, there is levied against such individual or firm a gallonage charge, which will be established by resolution of the city council, for each gallon so delivered. No fuel shall be stored anywhere on the airport except in tanks as may be approved by the fire department. (Ord. 1652 § B, 4-20-2004)