Earlier editions: 2026-07
Rio Vista Municipal Code Ch. 11.24 Aircraft Fueling and De-Fueling
Rio Vista Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rio Vista
Cite as: Rio Vista Municipal Code Chapter 11.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 11.24.010. Generally.¶
A. Aviation fuels and/or lubricants shall not be sold or dispensed into any aircraft or other containers on the airport except in such a manner and under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the airport manager.
B. All fueling and de-fueling operations shall be conducted in full compliance with all federal, state, local, and airport rules, regulations, and procedures.
(Prior code § 3-6.1; Ord. 654 § 31, 2010)
§ 11.24.020. Fueling and de-fueling restrictions.¶
No aircraft shall be fueled or de-fueled at the airport while the aircraft power plant(s) is running or while the aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed space.
(Prior code § 3-6.2; Ord. 654 § 32, 2010)
§ 11.24.030. Smoking restrictions during fueling and de-fueling.¶
No smoking shall be permitted within 50 feet of the aircraft fuel tanks while the aircraft is being fueled or de-fueled or within 50 feet of any fuel carrier utilized for fueling or de-fueling of aircraft.
(Prior code § 3-6.3)
§ 11.24.040. Spillage of fuel.¶
Persons engaged in the fueling or de-fueling of aircraft shall exercise all caution to prevent spillage of fuel, including preventing the filling of tanks to the point where they would overflow from heat expansion. Any spillage of fuel shall be expeditiously cleaned up in an environmentally sound manner that is consistent with applicable state and federal law and regulations. Any spillage of fuel totaling more than two gallons shall be reported in a timely manner to the airport manager.
(Prior code § 3-6.4; Ord. 654 § 33, 2010)
§ 11.24.050. Static discharge precautions.¶
No person shall use any material or create any condition likely to cause a static discharge during fueling or de-fueling of aircraft.
(Prior code § 3-6.5)
§ 11.24.060. Fire extinguishers required.¶
Adequate fire extinguishers shall be within ready reach of persons engaged in fueling and de-fueling operations at all times.
(Prior code § 3-6.6)
§ 11.24.070. Restrictions on power plant start-up.¶
No person shall start the power plant of any aircraft when there is a quantity of fuel on the ground under the aircraft which creates a risk of fire.
(Prior code § 3-6.7)
§ 11.24.080. Fueling hoses and de-fueling equipment.¶
Fueling hoses and de-fueling equipment shall be maintained in a safe, sound, and nonleaking condition at all times.
(Prior code § 3-6.8)
§ 11.24.090. Grounding devices for fueling and de-fueling operations.¶
During fueling and de-fueling, the aircraft and dispensing device shall be properly grounded.
(Prior code § 3-6.9)
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