§ 11.60.190. Fueling operations.

A.

Above-ground storage tanks. Above-ground fueling systems shall be in compliance with state-approved uniform fire codes and municipal amendments to the Uniform Fire Code as set out in chapter 23.45. The above-ground tanks shall have a minimum two-hour fire protection rating, have secondary containment capable of holding at least 110 percent of the primary tank's volume, have a primary tank with a UL 142 certification, have overfill protection, and have a minimum of seven gallons overspill containment.

B.

Underground storage tanks. Underground storage tanks shall be in compliance with federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 280 and 281, state regulations contained in 18 AAC 78, and municipal amendments to the Uniform Fire Code as set out in chapter 23.45.

C.

Commercial fuel tenders or trucks. Commercial fuel tenders or trucks providing commercial service for aircraft shall comply with Uniform Fire Code part IV (Special Occupancy Uses), article 24 (Airports, Heliports, and Helistops), and FAA advisory circular 150/5230-4 (Aircraft fuel storage, handling, and dispensing on airports).

D.

Noncommercial fuel tenders or trucks. All noncommercial fuel tenders or trucks shall comply with Uniform Fire Code part IV, article 24, and FAA advisory circular 150/5230-4, and the following restrictions:

1.

Each fuel tender shall be equipped with a minimum of two 20:BC portable fire extinguishers easily accessible from either side of the vehicle.

2.

No aircraft may be fueled or defueled while the engine is running, while the engine is being warmed by applications of exterior heat, or while such aircraft is in a hangar or other enclosed space.

3.

No person may smoke within 50 feet of an aircraft being fueled or defueled.

4.

No person may operate any electrical appliance in an aircraft during fueling or defueling.

5.

No person engaged in the fueling or defueling of aircraft shall negligently permit the fuel to overflow.

6.

No person may use any material or equipment during fueling or defueling of aircraft which is likely to cause a spark or to be a source of ignition.

7.

No person may start the engine of an aircraft when there is any gasoline on the ground under the aircraft.

8.

Fuel transfer nozzles shall not be held in the open position by any device other than by direct hand pressure of the operator. Fueling hoses and equipment shall be maintained in a safe, sound and nonleaking condition. The pump, hose and dispensing nozzle shall be approved and designed for flammable liquids.

9.

All fueling and defueling of aircraft shall be conducted at least 50 feet from any hangar or other building.

10.

During fueling operations, the fuel tender or truck shall be electrically bonded to the aircraft being serviced with a substantial heavy duty metallic cable.

11.

No fuel tender including any fuel storage tanks or containers of any type may be stored or parked other than temporarily on any airport tiedown apron except as approved by the fire marshal and the airport manager.

12.

The use of plastic containers for fueling aircraft is prohibited on an airport.

13.

Noncommercial fuel dispensing systems shall not be operated on an airport until the system has been inspected by the airport manager or his designee and a no-fee permit for fuel dispensing has been obtained from the airport manager.

(AO No. 78-177; AO No. 79-58; AO No. 90-121; AO No. 91-169; AO No. 94-90, § 2, 5-24-94)