Rio Vista Municipal Code Ch. 11.28 Aircraft Fire Safety Rules

All persons using the airport shall comply with the airport fire safety rules contained in this chapter and with all fire safety laws, ordinances, and regulations established by any governmental entity having jurisdiction for fire protection at the airport.

(Prior code § 3-7.1)

A. No person shall store or stock material or equipment so as to constitute a fire hazard.

B. No person shall store or place any flammable liquids, solids, gases, signal flares, or similar hazardous materials within any hangar or building except in areas, rooms, or containers specifically approved by the fire marshal.

(Prior code § 3-7.2)

A. All tenants of buildings shall maintain the floors of hangars, hangar ramps, and adjacent areas free and clear of oil, grease, and other flammable materials.

B. No person shall use flammable or combustible substances for cleaning floors of hangars or other buildings.

(Prior code § 3-7.3; Ord. 654 § 34, 2010)

The cleaning of aircraft power plants or other parts using solvents shall be limited in scope and conducted only in areas approved by the fire marshal. Only nonflammable or high flash point solvents shall be used. Drip and collecting pans shall be used during any cleaning process. Solvents and cleaning materials shall be promptly and properly disposed of in an environmentally sound manner at a location which is equipped to handle such material.

(Prior code § 3-7.4; Ord. 654 § 35, 2010)

No person shall dispose of gasoline, oil, solvent, or other flammable waste products in any drain, manhole, open ditch, or other airport areas. All such products shall be properly disposed of in an environmentally sound manner at a location that is equipped to handle such material.

(Prior code § 3-7.5; Ord. 654 § 36, 2010)

Painting and doping of aircraft with flammable liquids shall be conducted only in areas or in buildings approved by the fire marshal.

(Prior code § 3-7.6)

Cutting, welding, and spray painting operations shall be conducted only within areas or buildings approved by the fire marshal.

(Prior code § 3-7.7)

No person shall smoke any cigarette, cigar, or pipe or strike any match or kindle any flame whatsoever within 50 feet of any aircraft while being fueled, or within 50 feet from fuel islands or any flammable liquid container, or within any aircraft hangar located upon the airport, except as approved by the fire marshal. Smoking shall be permitted only within areas designated by the fire marshal.

(Prior code § 3-7.8; Ord. 654 § 37, 2010)

All electrical wiring, fixtures, and appliances shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the city building code.

(Prior code § 3-7.9)

Each fixed base operator shall institute training programs for its employees in the use of portable fire extinguishing equipment and methods of evacuating or relocating occupants of the premises in case of fire or other emergency.

(Prior code § 3-7.10)

A. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided and installed by each fixed base operator within the operator's leased area, as directed by the fire marshal as to number, type, and location.

B. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be moved from designated locations for any reasons other than as a precaution against an immediate hazard or to be recharged.

C. Access to all fire extinguishing equipment shall be kept free and unobstructed at all times. Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected periodically by the fire marshal.

(Prior code § 3-7.11)

Every person who becomes aware of any fire or smoldering combustion of any unwarranted or insidious nature which is not confined within equipment designed for fire or which is a hazard to the premises shall report the fire or smoldering combustion without delay to the local fire department.

(Prior code § 3-7.12)

Fire prevention inspections shall be conducted by the fire marshal and fire drills shall be held at his or her discretion.

(Prior code § 3-7.13)